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
8.
Turning Steering Wheel is Difficult.
1. Oil is too cold.
1. If problem still exists after
normal operating temperature
is reached, go to test step 2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level.
2. If oil level is low, fill to correct
is
okay,
notify
Unit
Maintenance.
TRANSMISSION
1.
Machine Moves When Shift Lever is in
Control
linkage
out
of
Notify Unit Maintenance.
Neutral (N).
adjustment.
2.
Slow
or
Erratic
Transmission
Check transmission oil level.
If transmission oil is low, fill to
Engagement.
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
1. If temperature exceeds 265F
1. Observe torque converter oil
3.
Torque Converter Oil Temperature
(129C), go to test step 2.
temperature gage for an
Alert Indicator and Action Light Come
indication
above
265F
On (Indicates Overheating During
(129C).
Normal Operation).
2. Select proper transmission
2. Ensure proper transmission
range. If proper range was
range is selected for machine
used, go to test step 3.
operation.
3. Reduce load and continue to
3. If problem still exists, go to test
monitor temperature.
step 4.
NOTE
Before checking oil level, ensure that machine is parked on level ground, parking brake applied,
transmission in N (Neutral), oil warm, engine at low idle, and tank lowered with slight downward
pressure applied.
4. Check transmission oil level.
4. If transmission oil is low, fill to
level is okay, and problem still
exists,
notify
Unit
Maintenance.