TM 5-3805-291-10
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
pressure: Front - 60 psi (414 kPa); rear (WP 0012 00). If problem still
exists, notify Unit Maintenance.
- 40 psi (276 kPa).
Check hydraulic oil level (WP 0004 If oil level is low, fill to correct
2.
Machine Steering Slow or Intermittent
level (WP 0004 00). If oil level is
to Respond.
OK, notify Unit Maintenance.
1.
Check steering system for oil
If any oil leaks are found, notify
3.
Machine Turns Correctly During
leaks.
Unit Maintenance. If no leaks are
Normal Driving Conditions but Turns
found, 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 0004 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Check hydraulic oil level (WP 0004 If oil level is low, fill to correct
4.
Machine Turns Slowly in Both
level (WP 0004 00). If oil level is
Directions.
OK, notify Unit Maintenance.
Machine Turns Slowly in One Direction. 1.
Check for oil leaks at steering
If any oil leaks are found, notify
5.
cylinders.
Unit Maintenance.
2.
Check hydraulic oil level (WP
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0004 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Check hydraulic oil level (WP 0004 If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
6.
Oil Temperature is Too Hot (Hydraulic
correct level (WP 0004 00). If
Oil Temperature Gage in Red Range).
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Check hydraulic oil level (WP 0004 If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
7.
Steering is Erratic.
correct level (WP 0004 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
1.
Check hydraulic temp gage for
If problem still exists after normal
8.
Turning Steering Wheel is Difficult.
correct temperature.
operating temperature is reached,
go to test step 2.
0010 00-13