TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Table 3-1. Operator Troubleshooting (Con’t).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 3.
Check that all air reservoir draincocks are closed.
Close all draincocks.
Step 4.
Start engine and check for possible air leaks at air reservoirs, hoses, fittings, and MCS gate
air cylinders.
Notify Unit Maintenance of any leaks.
Step 5.
MCS gate still fails to operate.
Notify Unit Maintenance.
4.
MCS GATE(S) OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN REMOTE CONTROL IS CONNECTED.
Step 1.
Check position of remote control toggle switches.
Position toggle switches to CLOSED position.
Step 2.
Control gate(s) still opens or closes when remote control is connected.
Notify Unit Maintenance.
TAILGATE (M917A1 AND M917A1 W/MCS)
5.
TAILGATE ASSEMBLY LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE.
Step 1.
Check that all air reservoir draincocks are closed
Close all draincocks.
Step 2.
Start engine and check for possible air leaks at air reservoirs, hoses, fittings, and tailgate
locking air cylinder.
Notify Unit Maintenance of any leaks.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
NOTE
To prevent overfilling hydraulic reservoir, do NOT add hydraulic fluid when dump
body is raised.
6.
DUMP BODY WILL NOT RAISE WHEN HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEVER IS PLACED IN UP POSITION.
Step 1.
Check position of main light switch.
Place main light switch in SER DRIVE or STOP LIGHT position (TM 9-2320-363-10).
Step 2.
Check if PTO is engaged.
Engage PTO (TM 9-2320-363-10).
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