TM 9-2330-357-14&P
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 3.
Check intervehicular cable connection at front of semitrailer and rear of tractor truck.
Step 4.
Check electrical connectors for dirty, corroded, or damaged pins.
Notify Organizational Maintenance if pins are damaged.
2. ONE OR MORE LIGHTS (BUT NOT ALL) FAIL TO LIGHT.
Step 1.
Check for loose connections or broken lead wires.
Tighten connections.
Notify Organizational Maintenance if lead wires are broken.
Step 2.
Check lens and light assembly for damage.
Notify Organizational Maintenance if lens or light assembly is damaged.
3. DIM OR FLICKERING LIGHTS.
Step 1.
Check intervehicular cable connection at front of semitrailer and rear of tractor truck.
Step 2.
Check electrical connectors for loose, dirty, corroded, or damaged pins.
Tighten connections.
Notify Organizational Maintenance if pins are damaged.
BRAKES
4. BRAKES WILL NOT RELEASE.
WARNING
Chock wheels to prevent semitrailer from moving when brakes are released
(para 2-13). Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or
death
to personnel.
Step 1.
Check for closed airbrake shutoff valves on tractor truck.
Open airbrake shutoff valves (refer to TM 9-2330-279-10).
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