As soon as all the preceding checks have been made, including strapping the distributor, the application of asphalt may begin. The inspector should be in position to closely observe the early part of each shot to see that the fan pattern is correct and all nozzles are spraying properly. The asphalt applied on the roadway surface should be closely inspected to detect any variation. It should appear as a uniform sheet of asphalt across the entire width of the shot. If any streaking, ridging, puddling, or flowing of asphalt off the roadway surface is observed, the operation should be stopped immediately and corrections made.

After completion of the asphalt shot, the distributor should be strapped as described in .