WHEELS AND TIRES - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
Bent wheel.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check that wheel is not bent. If wheel is bent, change wheel and tire
assembly. Notify supervisor that a replacement wheel is needed.
MALFUNCTION
Loose wheel, worn, loose, or damaged suspension components.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tighten loose lug nuts and notify supervisor that lug nuts need to be
tightened to specified torque value. If any suspension parts are loose or
damaged, notify supervisor.
END OF TASK
PUSHER AXLE (M917, M919, AND M920)
SYMPTOM
Pusher axle will not come up.
MALFUNCTION
Low air system pressure.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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.
MALFUNCTION
Raise/lower control in incorrect position.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check to make sure that raise/lower control is at the AXLE LIFT position.
Move pusher axle raise/lower controls to proper position for raising axle.
MALFUNCTION
Leaks in air system.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check for air leaks in the area of hoses and check for cracks or holes in the
air bags. If any air leaks in hoses or cracks or holes in air bags are found,
notify supervisor.
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