TM 5-2420-231-10
0019
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - Continued
Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
SYMPTOM
MALFUNCTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
BRAKES
WARNING
Before operating the BHL, make sure
service and parking brakes are operable
(WP 0010). Failure to comply may result
in serious injury or death to personnel.
1. Braking is not even.
Foot pedal lock pin not properly
Fully engage foot pedal lock pin.
engaged.
2. Parking brake does not
Parking brake out of adjustment.
Adjust parking brake (WP 0023).
hold.
3. All other brake problems.
All other brake problems.
Notify field level maintenance.
TRANSMISSION
Transmission does not shift
1. Kickdown switches do not
Operate kickdown switches to select
properly or slips.
select manual/automatic mode.
manual mode or automatic mode.
2. Transmission fluid level low.
a. Check transmission fluid level and
add as required (WP 0023).
b. If problem persists, notify field level
maintenance.
HYDRAULICS
1. Hydraulics action erratic.
Hydraulic fluid level low/system
a. Check for leaks or low hydraulic fluid
leaking.
level and add as required (WP 0023).
b. If hydraulic system is leaking, notify
field level maintenance.
2. Hydraulic oil filter warning
Filter clogged.
Notify field level maintenance.
lamp illuminates.
FRONT END LOADER (FEL)
1. FEL does not operate.
1. Fuse burned out.
Check fuse (WP 0023). If faulty, notify
field level maintenance.
2. Hydraulic pressure low.
Check hydraulic oil filter warning lamp. If
illuminated, notify field level maintenance.
3. Hydraulic fluid level low.
a. Check for leaks or low hydraulic fluid
level and add as required (WP 0023).
b. If hydraulic system is leaking, notify
field level maintenance.
2. FEL action erratic.
1. Engine cold (more noticeable
Allow engine to warm up properly.
in cold weather).
2. Hydraulics cold (more
Allow FEL hydraulics to warm up properly
noticeable in cold weather).
by easy, gradual exercise of controls.
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