TM 5-3800-205-10-2
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEERING - CONTINUED
1. Check tires
for
proper
1. Inflate tires to proper pressure
1.
Machine
Slowly
Drifts
(Either
pressure.
Direction), Wanders or Pulls to One
exists, go to test step 2.
Side on Level Pavement, Even When
Steering Wheel is in Straight Position.
2. Possible linkage or hydraulic
2. Notify Unit Maintenance.
component malfunction.
2.
Machine Steering Slow or Intermittent
Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
to Respond.
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
1. Check steering system for oil
1. If any oil leaks are found,
3.
Machine Turns Correctly During
notify Unit Maintenance. If no
leaks.
Normal Driving Conditions, But Turns
leaks are found, go to test step
Slowly With a Load.
2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level.
2. If hydraulic oil level is low, fill
to correct level (WP 0013 00).
If problem still exists, notify
Unit Maintenance.
4.
Machine Turns
Slowly
in
Both
Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
Directions.
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
5.
Machine Turns
Slowly
in
One
1. Check oil leaks at steering
1. If any oil leaks are found,
notify Unit Maintenance.
Direction.
cylinders.
2. Check hydraulic oil level.
2. If hydraulic oil level is low, fill
to correct level (WP 0013 00).
If problem still exists, notify
Unit Maintenance.
6.
Oil Temperature is Too Hot.
Check hydraulic oil level.
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0013 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
7.
Steering is Erratic.
1. Check hydraulic oil level.
1. If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level
is okay, go to test step 2.
2. Check for air bubbles in
2. If air bubbles are observed in
hydraulic oil in reservoir.
hydraulic oil, notify Unit
Maintenance.
