TM 9-2320-280-10
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Cont'd)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
BRAKES
15. POOR SERVICE BRAKING ACTION
All causes.
Notify unit maintenance.
16. SERVICE BRAKES DRAGGING
All causes.
Notify unit maintenance.
17. BRAKE WARNING LAMP ASSEMBLY ON
Step 1. Check to see if parking brake is partially applied.
Disengage parking brake.
Step 2. Check for low brake fluid level (TM 9-2320-280-20).
Add brake fluid (Appendix G).
Step 3. Other causes.
Notify unit maintenance.
18. PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE
Clean and adjust parking brake (para. 3-13)
If parking brake still fails to hold vehicle, notify unit maintenance.
WHEELS AND TIRES
19. WHEELS WOBBLE OR SHIMMY
Step 1. Check to see if wheel lug nuts are loose.
Tighten loose lug nuts (para. 3-26) and notify unit maintenance to
properly torque lug nuts.
Step 2. Inspect for mud or dirt build up inside the rim.
Remove any mud or dirt build up.
Step 3. Other causes.
Notify unit maintenance.
20. EXCESSIVE OR UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
Step 1. Check tire air pressure.
Inflate or deflate tires to correct air pressure.
Step 2. Other causes.
Notify unit maintenance.
21. VEHICLE WANDERS TO ONE SIDE ON LEVEL PAVEMENT
Step 1. Check tire air pressure.
Inflate or deflate tires to correct air pressure.
Step 2. Other causes.
Notify unit maintenance.
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