TM9-2330-372-14&P
Section II. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS
3-3. GENERAL.
a. Table 3-1 lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the operation or maintenance of the trailer or
its components. You should perform the test or inspection and corrective action in the order listed.
b. This manual cannot list all the malfunctions that might occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions.
If a malfunction is not listed or it is not corrected by the listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
3-4. SYMPTOM INDEX.
Page Number
1.
Taillights will not light
2.
One or more lights will not work
3.
Dim or flickering lights
4.
Parking brakes will not hold
5.
Parking brakes will not fully release
6.
Brakes will not release
7.
No brakes or weak brakes
8.
Slow application or release of brakes
9.
Grabbing Brakes
10.
Brakes drag
11.
Abnormal tire wear
3-5. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.
TABLE 3-1. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. TAILLIGHTS WILL NOT LIGHT.
Step 1.
Check setting and operation of towing vehicle light switches.
a. If towing vehicle lights do not light, notify organizational maintenance.
b. If towing vehicle lights do light, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2.
Check intervehicular cable.
a. If cable is not properly connected, pull plug out and reinsert fully into receptacle.
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