
TM 5-3805-261-10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED 0011 00
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STEERING
1. Machine Steering Excessively Slow or
Intermittent to Respond.
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly
and cause injury to personnel. Stop engine before servicing.
Check hydraulic oil level. If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
2. Machine Turns Correctly During Normal
Driving Conditions, but Turns Slowly
While Grading.
1. Check steering system for oil
leaks.
If any oil leaks are found, notify
Unit Maintenance. If no leaks are
found, go to test step 2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level. If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0013 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
3. Machine Turns Slowly in Both Directions. Check hydraulic oil level. If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
4. Machine Turns Slowly in One Direction. 1. Check oil leaks at steering
cylinders.
If any oil leaks are found, notify
Unit Maintenance. If no leaks are
found, go to test step 2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level. If hydraulic oil level is low, fill to
correct level (WP 0013 00). If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
5. Machine Drifts (Either Direction),
Wanders, or Pulls to One Side on Level
Pavement, Even When Steering Wheel Is in
Straight Position.
1. Check tires for proper
pressure.
Inflate tires to proper pressure
(WP 0013 00). If problem still
exists, go to test step 2.
2. Possible linkage or hydraulic
component malfunction.
Notify Unit Maintenance.
6. Steering Is Erratic. Check hydraulic oil level. If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay and problem still exists,
notify Unit Maintenance.
7. Turning Steering Wheel Is Difficult. 1. Oil is too cold. Operate machine until normal
operating temperature is reached.
If problem still exists, go to test
step 2.
2. Check hydraulic oil level. If oil level is low, fill to correct
level (WP 0013 00). If oil level is
okay, notify Unit Maintenance.
MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION