TM 9-2320-285-10
Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
SYMPTOM INDEX
Troubleshooting
Procedure
Page
BATTERIES
Fail to Maintain Charge ................................................................................................
Require Daily Filling ......................................................................................................
ENGINE
Consumes Too Much Oil ..............................................................................................
Cranks, But Won't Start ................................................................................................
Runs Unevenly .............................................................................................................
Stalls Frequently............................................................................................................
Won't Crank .................................................................................................................
Won't Shut Down ..........................................................................................................
Won't Start ....................................................................................................................
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Excessive Smoke .........................................................................................................
FIFTH WHEEL
Drifts Down Under Load ...............................................................................................
Lifts Slowly ....................................................................................................................
Noisy Pump ..................................................................................................................
Won't Lift ......................................................................................................................
Won't Lower .................................................................................................................
STEERING SYSTEM
Hard Steering ...............................................................................................................
TIRES
Wear Rapidly ................................................................................................................
Wear Unevenly .............................................................................................................
WARNING LIGHTS
LOW AIR Warning Light Is On .....................................................................................
OIL PRESSURE Warning Light Is On ..........................................................................
TRANS/TORQUE CONVERTER Light Is On ...............................................................
WATER LEVEL Warning Light Is On ...........................................................................
WATER TEMP Warning Light Is On ............................................................................
3-3.
GENERAL
a. The troubleshooting table (paragraph 3-4) lists common malfunctions which you may find during operation of the
M878A1. You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
b. This manual cannot list all possible malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions.
If a malfunction is not listed (except when malfunctions and causes are obvious), or is not corrected by listed corrective
actions, notify your supervisor.
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