TM-5-3805-264-13-P

TRUCK, DUMP, HEAVY, BODY M917A1 AND M917A2

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

JUNE 2014

  TM-5-3805-264-13-P - Page 102 of 660

DUMP BODY - Continued
MALFUNCTION
Dump body raises and lowers sluggishly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Check the hydraulic oil level in sight tube on reservoir.
Add hydraulic oil if necessary (WP 0020).
2.
Check hydraulic oil filter service indicator gauge.
Notify Field Maintenance if gauge is in the RED zone.
3.
Check hydraulic system for leaks.
Notify Field Maintenance if a leak is present.
4.
Check for binding and inadequate lubrication at dump body, hydraulic cylinder, and stabilizer
pivot points.
Lubricate pivot points (WP 0020).
5.
Dump body still raises and lowers sluggishly.
Notify Field Maintenance.
MALFUNCTION
Dump body will not lower when hydraulic control lever is placed in down position.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Check for deployed body props.
Stow body props (WP 0005).
2.
Check for obstructions.
Remove obstructions.
CAUTION
DO NOT overfill hydraulic reservoir. Add ONLY enough hydraulic oil to safely
lower the dump body. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
3.
Check the hydraulic oil level in sight tube on reservoir.
Add hydraulic oil if necessary (WP 0020).
4.
Dump body still will not lower.
Notify Field Maintenance.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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