TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
76. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS - CONTINUED.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disconnect hydraulic lines and fittings while engine is running or before
hydraulic system pressure has been released. When engine is running, hydraulic system is under
pressure. Hydraulic system pressure should be 0 psi (O kPa) before lines are disconnected. A
line or fitting disconnected under pressure will blow off with great force and can cause injury to
personnel.
Step 2.
Check hydraulic fluid level in reservoir (1). Pull up cap (2) and take out. Wipe off
dipstick (3), put cap (2) on and take out. Check that hydraulic fluid level is
between F and L mark on dipstick (3).
a.
If hydraulic fluid level is low, fill reservoir (1) with hydraulic fluid to
4-inches (10.1 mm) below top of filler neck using 6-inch machinist
scale. Put cap (2) on and bleed steering system (page 2-1202).
b.
If reservoir (1) is full, bleed steering system (page 2-1202).
c.
If reservoir (1) is full and steering system has been bled, go to
step 3.
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