0011
TM 5-3805-293-10
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
0.
STEERING
WARN I N G
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly. Stop engine before servicing.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
Improperly inflated tires can cause excessive heat buildup resulting in blowouts. Failure to fol-
low this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel, or damage to equipment.
If tire pressure is more than 4 psi low, tires must be inflated in a safety cage. Notify Field Level
Maintenance. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel,
or damage to equipment.
1. MACHINE SLOWLY DRIFTS IN EITHER DIRECTION, WANDERS, OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE ON LEVEL
PAVEMENT.
Step 1.
Check tire pressures (WP 0013).
a.
If tire inflation pressure is from 1 to 4 psi low, inflate to specifications (WP 0013).
b.
If tire inflation pressure is more than 4 psi low, notify Field Level Maintenance.
c.
If problem persists, notify Field Level Maintenance.
Step 2.
Check steering linkage and hydraulic cylinders for damage.
If damage is found, notify Field Level Maintenance.
2. MACHINE STEERING IS SLOW OR RESPONDS INTERMITTENTLY.
Check hydraulic fluid level (LO 5-3805-293-13).
a.
Add hydraulic fluid as necessary (LO 5-3805-293-13).
b.
If problem persists, notify Field Level Maintenance.
3. MACHINE TURNS CORRECTLY DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, BUT TURNS SLOWLY WITH
A LOAD.
Step 1.
Check for oil leaks at steering cylinders.
a.
If leaks are found, notify Field Level Maintenance.
b.
If no leaks are found and problem persists, go to Step 2.
Step 2.
Check hydraulic oil level (LO 5-3805-293-13).
a.
Add hydraulic fluid as necessary (LO 5-3805-293-13).
b.
If problem persists, notify Field Level Maintenance.
4. MACHINE TURNS SLOWLY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AFTER REACHING OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Check hydraulic oil level (LO 5-3805-293-13).
a.
Add hydraulic fluid as necessary (LO 5-3805-293-13).
b.
If problem persists, notify Field Level Maintenance.
