TM 5-3805-294-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TRACK CHAIN IDLER
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Tools and Special Tools
Machine safely parked and shut down
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(TM 5-3805-294-10). (Volume 5, WP 0794)
(Volume 5, WP 0796, Table 2, Item 119)
References
Volume 3, WP 0389
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Table 1. Excessive Oil Leakage From Track Chain Idler.
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
Visually inspect track chain
1.
If leaking or damaged, tighten
1.
Oil Leaking From
idler drain plug for leakage and
or replace track chain idler
Front Idler Drain
damage. (Volume 3,
drain plug. (Volume 3,
Plug.
WP 0389)
WP 0389) Restore machine to
original condition.
2.
If not leaking or damaged,
proceed to Malfunction 2.
1.
Remove track chain idler.
2.
Oil Leaking From
Track Chain Idler O-
(Volume 3, WP 0389)
ring.
2.
Visually inspect track chain
1.
If damaged, replace O-ring.
idler O-ring for damage.
(Volume 3, WP 0389) Restore
(Volume 3, WP 0389)
machine to original condition.
2.
If not damaged, proceed to
Malfunction 3.
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