TM 5-3805-290-10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
0010 00
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEERING
1.
Machine
Slowly
Drifts
(Either
Direction), Wanders, or Pulls to One
Side on Level Pavement, Even When
Steering Wheel is in Straight Position.
WARN I N G
Stand clear of frame articulation area when machine is
operating. There is no clearance for personnel in this area
when machine turns. Crushing could occur, resulting in
injury or death to personnel.
Check tires for proper inflation
Inflate tires to proper pressure (WP
pressure:
0012 00). If problem still exists,
Front: 36 psi (248 kPa)
notify Unit Maintenance.
Rear: 25 psi (172 kPa)
Machine Steering Slow or Intermittent Check hydraulic oil level (WP
If oil level is low, fill to correct level
2.
(WP 0012 00). If oil level is OK,
to Respond.
notify Unit Maintenance.
Machine Turns Correctly During 1. Check steering system for oil
If any oil leaks are found, notify Unit
3.
leaks.
Maintenance. If no leaks are found,
Normal Driving Conditions, but Turns
go to test step 2.
Slowly With a Load.
2. Check hydraulic oil level (WP
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0012 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Both Check hydraulic oil level (WP
If oil level is low, fill to correct level
4.
Machine Turns
Slowly
in
(WP 0012 00). If oil level is OK,
Directions.
notify Unit Maintenance.
Machine Turns Slowly in One Direction. 1. Check for oil leaks at steering
If any oil leaks are found, notify Unit
5.
cylinders.
Maintenance.
2. Check hydraulic oil level (WP
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0012 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Hydraulic Oil Temperature is Too Hot 1. Check hydraulic oil level (WP
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
6.
correct level (WP 0012 00). If
(Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gage in
problem still exists, notify Unit
Red Range).
Maintenance.
2. Check for debris at auxiliary
Remove debris. If problem still
cooler (WP 0012 00).
exists, go to test step 3.
3. Check to see if cooling fan is
If fan is not operating, notify Unit
operational.
Maintenance.