PUSHER AXLE

TM 9-2320-273-10

Table 31. Troubleshooting - Continued

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

TIRES WORN UNEVENLY OR EXCESSIVELY.

25.

Step 1. Check cold tire pressures.

Inflate or deflate tires to proper pressure.

Step 2. Inspect for bent wheel rims.

If a rim is bent, replace that wheel and tire assembly.

Step 3. Check for loose wheel; worn, loose or damaged suspension components.

Tighten nuts on loose wheel; notify Organizational Maintenance

to properly torque wheel. Also, notify Organizational

Maintenance of any suspension damage.

PUSHER AXLE

PUSHER AXLE WILL NOT COME UP.

26.

Step 1. Check to make sure that air system pressure is sufficient (low pressure

warning light and buzzer are both off).

Let air pressure build up until warning light and buzzer go off,

Step 2. Check to make sure that raise/lower control is at the AXLE LIFT posi-

tion.

Move pusher axle raise/lower controls to proper position for

raising axle.

Step 3. Check for air leaks in the area of hoses and check for cracks or holes in

the air bags,

Notify Organizational Maintenance.

PUSHER AXLE WILL NOT GO DOWN,

27.

Step 1. Check to make sure that air system pressure is sufficient (low air pres-

sure warning light and buzzer are both off).

Let air pressure build up until warning light and buzzer go off.

Step 2, Check to make sure that raise/lower control is set at the AXLE DOWN

position.

Set raise/lower control to AXLE DOWN position.

Step 3. Check for air leaks in the area of hoses and check for cracks or holes in

the air bags.

Notify Organizational Maintenance.