TM 9-2330-285-14&P/TO 36A11-21 -10-1
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
BRAKES
2. BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD OR BRAKES ARE LOCKED
Step 1.
Check pressure gage in towing vehicle for a minimum of 60 psi (413.7 kPa).
a. If pressure is sufficient, go to step 2.
b. If pressure is too low and will not build up, notify organizational
maintenance,
If towing vehicle is equipped with airline shut off valves at the gladhands,
Step 2.
check to make sure they are turned on all the way. (Refer to operator's
manual for towing vehicle.)
a. If towing vehicle is not equipped with airline shut off valves, go
to step 3.
b. If airline shut off valves are turned on all the way, go to
step 3.
Step 3. Make sure that intervehicular hoses are properly connected to the towing
vehicle.
a. If hoses are not connected properly, disconnect and reconnect the
gladhands.
b. If hoses are properly connected, notify organizational maintenance.
3. PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD
Check parking brake for correct adjustment.
b. If unable to adjust, notify organizational maintenance.
TIRES
4. TIRES ARE SCUFFED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN
Check that tire pressure is 40 psi (275.8 kPa) for cross-country and 50 psi
(344.8 kPa) for highway.
a. If tire pressure is incorrect, inflate or deflate tires to the
correct pressure.
b. If the tire pressure is correct, notify organizational maintenance.