TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Table 4-3. Unit Troubleshooting (Con’t).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 2.
Check MCS remote control cable for voltage and continuity.
Replace damaged remote control cable (paragraph 4-43).
Step 3.
Check MCS tailgate wiring harness and MCS air cylinder solenoids for voltage and continu-
ity
Repair or replace damaged MCS tailgate wiring harness (paragraph 4-48).
Replace damaged MCS air cylinder solenoids (paragraph 4-57).
5. ONE OR MORE MCS GATES WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY.
Step 1.
Check MCS tailgate for leaking or damaged air system components.
Tighten or replace and leaking or damaged components (paragraphs 4-55 thru 4-59).
Step 2.
Check MCS tailgate for damaged gates.
Replace damaged gate (paragraph 4-54).
Step 3.
Check MCS tailgate for damaged gate adjustment tubes and locking pins.
Replace damaged adjustment tube (paragraph 4-60).
TAILGATE (M917A1 AND M917A1 W/MCS)
6. TAILGATE ASSEMBLY LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE.
Step 1.
Check for air leaks throughout vehicle (chassis) air system.
Tighten or replace leaking or damaged air system components (TM 9-2320-363-20).
Step 2.
Check for damaged or leaking tailgate release air cylinder.
Repair or replace tailgate release air cylinder (paragraph 4-51 or 4-58).
Step 3.
Check for damaged tailgate locking linkage.
Notify Direct Support.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
7. DUMP BODY WILL NOT RAISE AND/OR LOWER.
Step 1.
Check if Power Take-Off (PTO) is operating properly.
Check PTO operation (TM 9-2320-363-10).
Step 2.
Check for damaged hydraulic hoses.
Replace damaged hydraulic hoses (paragraph 4-72).
Step 3.
Check for damaged or out of adjustment hydraulic control lever cable
Adjust hydraulic control lever cable (paragraph 4-71)
Replace damaged hydraulic control lever cable (paragraph 4-71).
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