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TM 5-2420-232-10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
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STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
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Machine Difficult to Steer
INITIAL SETUP
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MACHINE DIFFICULT TO STEER
1.
Check that power steering assistance light on front console warning panel is extinguished.
Ensure suspension mode change is completed. If warning light does not extinguish, contact Field Maintenance.
2.
Check that 2-wheel steer (2WS) mode is selected (WP 0004).
Select 2WS.
3.
Visually check the tires for proper inflation and the wheels for damage (WP 0020).
Correct tire pressure is 102 psi (703 kPa) on all missions. Report any wheel damage to Field Maintenance.
4.
Check for physical damage to steering linkage. Also check for debris trapped on steering linkages, steering shaft, and
around axle swivels.
Report any damage to Field Maintenance.
NOTE
When selecting 4-wheel steer (4WS), the rear wheels will not start to operate until the front steered
wheels pass through the straight ahead position.
5.
Repeat the above checks for steering linkage damage with 4WS selected.
Report any damage to Field Maintenance.
6.
Check the hydraulic reservoir fluid level (WP 0017).
Fill as specified in WP 0017.
7.
If problem still exists, notify Field Maintenance.
END OF TASK
END OF WORK PACKAGE
