TM 10-3990-205-12&P
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
SPREADER FRAME BENT, CRACKED, OR HAS BROKEN WELDS
Step 1.
Perform visual inspection to determine extent of the
malfunction.
Notify unit maintenance of the extent of damage.
CONTROL CABLES MISSING OR BROKEN
Inspect cables to determine which cables should be replaced.
Step 1.
Notify unit maintenance of cables that need replace-
ment.
CONTROL RODS BENT OR BROKEN
Inspect to determine the extent of damage.
Step 1.
Notify unit maintenance of the malfunction.
GUIDE WHEELS DO NOT ROTATE FREELY
Rotate guide wheels and check for clearance between wheel and
Step 1.
bracket.
Notify unit maintenance if clearance is insufficient.
Rotate guide wheels and check for bearing drag.
Step 2.
If guide wheels do not rotate freely, notify unit
maintenance.
GUIDE WHEEL ASSEMBLY NOT SECURELY ATTACHED
Inspect to determine the reason for loose guide wheel assembly.
Step 1.
Notify unit maintenance of the malfunction.
ALIGNMENT ARM DAMAGED OR WILL NOT LOCK IN UP OR DOWN POSITION
Inspect alignment arm for extent of damage.
Step 1.
Notify unit maintenance of the extent of damage.
Inspect spring and spring pin for damage.
Step 2.
Notify unit maintenance of damaged spring or spring pin.
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