TM 5-3800-205-10-1
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEERING - CONTINUED
7.
Steering is Erratic.
1. Check hydraulic oil level.
1. If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0014 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.
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
level (WP 0014 00). If oil level
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.
correct level (WP 0014 00). If
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 is selected for machine
range. If proper range was
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) and locked, oil warm, engine at low idle, ejector moved fully forward,
and scraper bowl lowered with slight downward pressure applied.
4. Check transmission oil level.
4. If transmission oil is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0014 00). If
level is okay, and problem still
exists,
notify
Unit
Maintenance.
