TM 5-3825-229-14&P
Section II. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
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3-3
GENERAL .........................................................................................................................3-5
3-4
SYMPTOM INDEX .............................................................................................................3-5
3-3. GENERAL
a.
The troubleshooting table in this section lists the common malfunctions which you may find during normal
operation of the semitrailer or its components. You should perform the tests or inspections and corrective maintenance
in the order listed.
b.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, or all tests, inspections, and corrective actions. If a
malfunction is not listed, or is not corrected by the listed corrective actions, notify Organizational Maintenance.
3-4. SYMPTOM INDEX
Subject
Page
SEMITRAILER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All lights do not light ...................................................................................................................................3-6
One or more lights do not light ...................................................................................................................3-7
Dim or flickering lights.................................................................................................................................3-8
BRAKES
Brake drums overheating ............................................................................................................................3-8
Brakes do not release................................................................................................................................ 3-8
Brakes grab.................................................................................................................................................3-9
No brakes or weak brakes ...........................................................................................................................3-9
Uneven braking ........................................................................................................................................3-10
LANDING GEAR
Landing gear is difficult to raise or lower ...................................................................................................3-10
Landing gear will not move ..................................................................................................................... 3-10
TIRES
Excessively worn, scuffed, or cupped tires .............................................................................................. 3-10
Excessive vibration when driving .............................................................................................................3-12
WATER DISTRIBUTOR CONTROLS - REAR AND REMOTE
No electrical power....................................................................................................................................3-12
3-5
