TM 5-3825-225-14&P
Section II. OPERATOR/CREW TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
3-3.
INTRODUCTION.
This section contains the troubleshooting procedures as signed to the water distributor operator and crew. Possible water
distributor malfunctions are listed in the Troubleshooting Symptom Index (see paragraph 3-4). The Troubleshooting
Table (Table 3-1) lists the malfunction, the probable cause, and the corrective action to be used. If any of the following
malfunctions cannot be corrected or their cause cannot be found, notify unit maintenance personnel.
3-4.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX.
Troubleshooting
Procedure
Page
Running Lights Do Not Operate .........................................................................................................
3-6
Brakes are Weak or Ineffective .........................................................................................................
3-7
Steering Is Difficult ............................................................................................................................
3-7
Grating Noise Occurs When Turning the Tractor ...............................................................................
3-7
Landing Gear Will Not Extend or Retract ...........................................................................................
3-7
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start ......................................................................................................
3-7
Engine Overheats . ............................................................................................................................
3-7
Oil Pressure Is Low ...........................................................................................................................
3-7
Engine Is Overloaded ........................................................................................................................
3-8
Tank Will Not Fill ..............................................................................................................................
3-8
Pump Suddenly or Gradually Stops Pumping ....................................................................................
3-8
Pump Will Not Prime During Filling Procedure ..................................................................................
3-8
Auxiliary Throttle Control Valve Does Not Operate ............................................................................
3-9
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER.
Step 1.
Check the tattletale switch (8, Figure 2-1).
Reset it as necessary.
Step 2.
Ensure that the auxiliary control box is connected to the main power lines.
2.
RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE.
Step 1.
Check connectors.
Disconnect, then connect firmly.
Step 2.
Check for burned out lamps in inoperative lights.
Replace burned out lamps.
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