TM 5-3820-276-10-2
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, OR STEERING IS SLOW TO RESPOND OR INTERMITTENT - WATER WELL
DRILLING RIG (WWDR)
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Equipment Condition
Volume 1, WP 0013
Engine off (Volume 1, WP 0012)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, OR STEERING IS SLOW TO RESPOND OR INTERMITTENT - WWDR
SYMPTOM
Vehicle steering has poor performance.
MALFUNCTION
Low tire pressure and/or damaged tires.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check tire pressure and inspect tires for damage (WP 0198).
a.
If not within specification, adjust tire pressure within specification (WP 0205). Verify if
proper vehicle steering is restored (Volume 1, WP 0013)
b.
If tires are damaged, replace tires (WP 0206).
c.
If tires are not damaged and tire pressures are within specifications, proceed to next
MALFUNCTION - Drivetrain in all wheel drive mode.
MALFUNCTION
Drivetrain in all wheel drive mode.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify if drivetrain is in all wheel drive mode (Volume 1, WP 0013).
a.
If drivetrain is in all wheel drive mode, place in rear wheel drive mode and verify if steering
returns to normal (Volume 1, WP 0013).
b.
If drivetrain is in rear wheel drive mode, proceed to next MALFUNCTION - Power steering
fluid low.
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