TM 9-2330-211-14&P
Section II OPERATOR/CREW TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
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Page
Operator/Crew Troubleshooting,
Explanation of Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Symptom Index . . . . . . .
3-3.
GENERAL
Table 3-1 in
this section lists the common malfunctions that you may find during operation of
the semitrailer or
its
components. Perform the tester inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If a
malfunction is not listed, or is not corrected by the listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
3-4.
Malfunction. Visual or operational indication that something is wrong with the semitrailer.
Test or Inspection. Procedure to isolate the problem to a component or system.
Corrective Action. Procedure to correct problem.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX
3-5.
This troubleshooting symptom index is provided as a quick way to get you to the troubleshooting procedure that will
help you solve the problem you are having. It lists all the malfunctions covered in Table 3-1.
Troubleshootlng
Procedure
Page
BRAKES
Brakes Do Not Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Brakes Grab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All Lamps Do Not Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
One or More Lamps (But Not All) Will Not Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
LANDING GEAR
Landing Gear Is Difficult to Raise or Lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-12
TIRES
Excessively Worn, Scuffed, or Cupped Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 3-13
NOTE
Semitrailer must be coupled to tractor when performing electrical or airbrake system
tests.
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