TM 5-3805-296-23-2
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Table 1. Steering System Does Not Operate Properly Continued.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
6. Set and lock engine speed at high
Steering System Does Not
idle (approximately 2000 RPM)
Operate Properly
using throttle lock
Continued
(TM 5-3805-296-10).
7. Turn steering wheel left one
Machine Begins Articulation Within
revolution (TM 5-3805-296-10)
30 Degrees of Steering Wheel
and note steering freeplay by
Movement for Both Turns Proceed
observing degree that steering
to step 8.
wheel turns without machine
No Machine Articulation Occurs
articulation. Machine should begin
During One or Both Turns Release
to articulate within 30 degrees of
throttle lock and return engine speed to
steering wheel movement
idle (TM 5-3805-296-10). Proceed to
(Figure 3). Turn steering wheel
Test Step 4.
right one revolution and note
Machine Articulation Requires
steering freeplay.
Greater Than 30 Degrees of Steering
Wheel Movement For One or Both
Turns Release throttle lock and
return engine speed to idle
(TM 5-3805-296-10). Proceed to Test
Step 6.
Figure 3. Gauging Steering Freeplay.
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8. Turn steering wheel left until
machine turns into left stops
(TM 5-3805-296-10).