TM 5-3810-307-24-1-1
Organizational Troubleshooting - Continued
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4. Air dryer does not purge
a. Broken, kinked, plugged, or
a. Reposition, clear, connect, or
or exhaust air.
disconnected purge control
replace line.
line.
b. Excessive system leakage.
b. Refer to Symptom 1.
STEERING SYSTEM
1. Hard to steer left and
a. Clogged or loose hydraulic
a. Clean or tighten lines or fittings.
right.
lines or fittings.
b. Lubricate steering cylinder rods.
b. Insufficient lubricant on
steering cylinder rods.
2. Hard to steer either left or
a. Clogged or loose hydraulic
a. Clean or tighten hydraulic lines
right.
lines or fittings.
or fittings.
b. Insufficient lubricant on
b. Lubricate cylinder rods.
steering cylinder rods.
c. Defective steering cylinder.
c. Repair or replace cylinder.
3. Steering is erratic left and
a. Clogged or loose hydraulic
a. Clean or tighten lines or fittings.
right.
lines or fittings.
b. Lubricate steering cylinder rods.
b. Insufficient lubricant on
steering cylinder rods.
4. Steering pump noisy
a. Oil too heavy.
a. Clear line or check size.
(cavitating).
Replace as necessary.
b. Suction line plugged or too
b. Change to proper oil.
small.
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