TM 5-2420-231-10
0019
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - Continued
Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
SYMPTOM
MALFUNCTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
FRONT END LOADER (FEL)
- Continued
2. FEL action erratic -
3. Hydraulic fluid level low.
a. Check for leaks or low hydraulic fluid
Continued.
level and add as required (WP 0023).
b. If hydraulic system is leaking, notify
field level maintenance.
BACKHOE
1. Backhoe does not
1. Fuse burned out.
Check fuse (WP 0023). If faulty, notify
operate.
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. Backhoe action erratic.
1. Engine cold (more noticeable
Allow engine to warm up properly.
in cold weather).
2. Hydraulics cold (more
Allow backhoe hydraulics to warm up
noticeable in cold weather).
properly by easy, gradual exercise of
controls.
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.
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system overheats.
1. Coolant level low.
Check coolant level and add as required
2. Debris blocking radiator.
Clean debris from radiator (WP 0024).
3. Alternator belt slipping.
Check belt. If slipping, notify field level
maintenance.
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