TM 5-3805-262-20
3-14. TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. SLOW OR ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING.
Step 1.
Check oil level with transmission at oper-
ating temperature (page 6-4), transmission
control lever in N (neutral) and engine
operating at idle speed.
a. If oil level is not between FULL and
ADD marks, add oil (page 6-4).
NOTE
One quart of oil will raise dipstick level
1/2 inch.
b. If oil level is between FULL and ADD
marks, go to step 2 below.
Step 2.
Check oil filter for leakage and/or
damage.
a .
b .
I f o i l f i l t e r i s l e a k i n g , t i g h t e n ;
if damaged, replace (page 6-8).
I f o i l f i l t e r i s n o t l e a k i n g or
damaged, go to step 3.
Step 3.
Remove suction
a . I f s u c t i o n
6 - 6 ) .
b . I f s u c t i o n
strainer and check if dirty or damaged (page 6-6).
strainer is dirty, clean; if damaged, replace (page
strainer is okay, go to step 4 below.
Step 4.
Remove engine right side panels (page 9-14).
At transmission control valve, check linkage for proper adjustment
or damage (page 6-18).
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