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TM 9-2320-360-34-1
PRESSURE TEST
WARNING
· Never disconnect any hydraulic hose while
engine is running. Allow several minutes
after engine is shut off for pressure to
drop.
· Before testing hydraulic system with
hydraulic systems tester, the load valve
must be open.
· If pressure raises rapidly or appears to be
uncontrolled during the test, open load
valve immediately.
· Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
(1) Remove hose no. 2275 from rear steering gear.
(2) Install hose no. 2275 on pressure port fitting of hydraulic
Systems tester.
(3) Install hose from reservoir port on hydraulic systems tester to
rear steering gear.
(4) Start engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
CAUTION
Closing the load valve will drop the flow to
zero and put the pump into relief. This
should be limited to 10 seconds. Failure to
comply may cause equipment damage.
NOTE
Before
proceeding
with
troubleshooting,
steering reservoir should feel warm to the
touch.
(5) Slowly close the load valve and observe relief pressure.
Open the load valve.
(6) Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
STEERING FLUID FLOW TEST
(1) Start engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(2) Turn steering wheel from left to full right
position, while assistant observes flow
reading.
(3) Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(4) Remove hose from steering gear and
Hydraulic systems tester.
(5) Remove hose no. 2275 from hydraulic
systems tester and install on steering
gear.
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