TM 5-3800-205-23-1
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 8. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly and cause personal injury. Stop engine
before servicing.
1. Check that tires are proper
a. Replace tires with proper size
1. Machine Slowly Drifts (Either Direction)
size and type.
and/or Wanders or Pulls to One Side On
3800-205-23-2, or TM 5-
Level Pavement, Even When Steering Wheel
3800-205-23-3).
is in Straight Position.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
2. Check steering linkage for
a. Notify DS Maintenance to
damage or binding.
repair any damaged linkage.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 3.
If main spool will not center or
3. Check centering position and
shows signs of restricted
freedom of movement of
movement, notify DS
main control spool in steering
Maintenance.
control valve.
a. Notify DS Maintenance.
1. Possibility of oil leakage past
2. Machine Turns Correctly During Normal
seat of relief valve in steering
Driving Conditions, But Turns Slowly With
control valve.
a Load.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
Notify DS Maintenance.
2. Possibility of oil leakage past
seals and ball check valve in
steering control valve.
3. Machine Turns Slowly in Both Directions.
NOTE
Before checking oil level, ensure machine is parked on level ground with parking brake applied, trans-
mission in N (Neutral), oil warm, engine at low idle, ejector moved fully forward, and scraper bowl/
water distributor tank lowered with slight downward pressure applied.
1. Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (TM 5-3800-205-10-1 or
TM 5-3800-205-10-2).
a. Notify DS Maintenance to
2. Check for hydraulic oil
replace steering cylinder(s).
leakage at piston seals on
steering cylinder(s).