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TROUBLESHOOTING - Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
17. 165-MM GUN CANNOT BE LOADED - BREECH DOES NOT CLOSE -Continued
Step 4. Inspect the breech block guide ways (A) for dirt and damage.
a. If dirty, clean.
b. If damaged, notify organizational maintenance.
Step 5. Check breech spring tension adjustment (page 3-187).
If breech spring tension is not at maximum adjustment, adjust tension
Step 6. Remove breech block and inspect operating surfaces (page 3-174 ).
a. If damaged parts are found, notify organizational maintenance.
b. Clean, lubricate and install breech block (page 3-184).
step 7. Load gun.
If breech does not close, notify organizational maintenance.
18. 165-MM GUN DOES NOT RETURN TO BATTERY OR RECOILS SLOWLY
Step 1. Check replenisher tape for too much hydraulic fluid (page 3-164).
a. If there is too much, drain excess fluid into a container (page 3-171).
b. If fluid level is not excessive, notify organizational maintenance.
19. 165-MM GUN RETURNS TO BATTERY (RECOILS) WITH EXCESSIVE SHOCK
Check replenisher for low hydraulic fluid.
Step 1.
If low, add hydraulic fluid (page 3-167).
a.
If fluid level is not low, notify organizational maintenance.
b.
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