TM 5-3805-261-10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
0011 00
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEERING
WARNING
1.
Machine Steering Excessively Slow or
Intermittent to Respond.
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly
and cause injury to personnel. Stop engine before servicing.
Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
1. Check steering system for oil
If any oil leaks are found, notify
2.
Machine Turns Correctly During Normal
leaks.
Unit Maintenance. If no leaks are
Driving Conditions, but Turns Slowly
found, go to test step 2.
While Grading.
2. Check hydraulic oil level.
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0013 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
3.
Machine Turns Slowly in Both Directions.
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
1. Check oil leaks at steering
If any oil leaks are found, notify
4.
Machine Turns Slowly in One Direction.
cylinders.
Unit Maintenance. If no leaks are
found, go to test step 2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level.
If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0013 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
1. Check tires for proper
Inflate tires to proper pressure
5.
Machine Drifts (Either Direction),
pressure.
Wanders, or Pulls to One Side on Level
exists, go to test step 2.
Pavement, Even When Steering Wheel Is in
Straight Position.
2. Possible linkage or hydraulic
Notify Unit Maintenance.
component malfunction.
Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
6.
Steering Is Erratic.
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay and problem still exists,
notify Unit Maintenance.
1. Oil is too cold.
Operate machine until normal
7.
Turning Steering Wheel Is Difficult.
operating temperature is reached.
If problem still exists, go to test
step 2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level.
If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
