TM 5-3895-367-14&P
Section II. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
3-4. GENERAL.
Table 3-1 lists the common malfunctions that you may
find during the operation or maintenance of the spreader
or its components. You should perform the
test/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
This section cannot list all malfunctions that may occur,
nor all tests or Inspections and corrective actions. If a
malfunction is not listed, or Is not corrected by the listed
corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
3-5. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS.
a.
Malfunction. A visual or operational indication
that something Is wrong with the spreader.
b.
Test or Inspection. A procedure to isolate the
problem in a component or system.
c.
Corrective Action. A procedure to correct the
problem.
3-6. SYMPTOM INDEX.
Troubleshooting
Procedure Page
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All lights do not light ...............................................3-6
Some (but not all) lights do not light.......................3-6
Dim or flickering lights............................................3-6
PINTLES AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS
Spreader will not remain coupled...........................3-7
CONCRETE AND ASPHALT EQUIPMENT
COMPONENTS
Spreader does not spread .....................................3-7
Table 3-1. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1.
ALL LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT.
Step 1. Check light panel switch on towing vehicle.
Set light panel switch to correct position
(refer to towing vehicles operator manual).
Step 2. Ensure that wiring harness is properly
connected.
Reconnect wiring harness (para 2-
7).
Step 3. Check wiring harness for damaged or
corroded contacts and terminals.
Notify unit maintenance.
2.
SOME (BUT NOT ALL) LIGHTS DO NOT
LIGHT.
Step 1. Ensure that wiring harness is properly
connected.
Reconnect wiring harness (para 2-7).
Step 2. Check for broken wires or damaged lights.
Notify unit maintenance.
3.
DIM OR FLICKERING LIGHTS.
Step 1. Ensure that wiring harness is properly
connected.
Reconnect wiring harness (para 2-
7).
Step 2. Check intervehicular cable connector plug
for damaged or corroded contacts.
Notify unit maintenance.
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