TM 9-2350-256-10
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Procedures-Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
TRACKS AND SUSPENSION
47.
VEHICLE LEANS TO ONE SIDE.
Step 1.
Pry wheels with crowbar on low side of vehicle to check for
broken torsion bar.
If wheel can be lifted, notify unit maintenance.
Step 2.
Check track tension.
Adjust track tension (see para. 3-6b).
48.
THUMPING NOISE AS TRACK PASSES OVER TRACK SUPPORT ROLLERS.
Check for DEAD track link by driving vehicle slowly forward and watching
for a DEAD link which will fall below the level of the other links.
Replace DEAD link (see para. 3-6d).
49.
THUMPING NOISE FROM SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Check for wheels that have base separation of rubber from metal of one
half the width of original contact around entire wheel or if damage to tire is
enough to cause thumping during use. Check for loose, damaged, or
leaking shock absorbers. Check track tension and overheated hubs.
Adjust track tension if necessary (see para. 3-6b). Notify
unit maintenance.
GPFU
50.
INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW AT ALL STATIONS.
Step 1.
Check for kinked or pinched air hoses. Check for loose
connections.
Straighten or replace hoses. Tighten loose connections.
Step 2.
Check for clogged particulate filters or low electrical power.
Notify unit maintenance.
51.
AIRFLOW IS TOO HIGH AT ALL STATIONS.
Air purifier is out of adjustment.
Notify unit maintenance.
52.
GPFU WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN SWITCH IS ON.
Step 1.
Ground wire is loose or missing.
Notify unit maintenance.
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