TM-9-2320-273-20

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

NOVEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-273-20

Section ll TROUBLESHOOTING

11-5. INTRODUCTION.

Table 11-1 contains instructions for troubleshooting the frame components. The corrective actions

describe how to fix a problem or refer to a procedure for fixing the problem. The Troubleshooting

table is arranged by malfunctions in the following order:

FRAME :

a.

b.

c.

Towing pintle does not pivot or latch, or jaw is stuck (Malfunction No. 1).

Excessive jerking of towed trailer (Malfunction No. 2).

Excessive noise or popping sounds from fifth wheel when turning (Malfunction No. 3).

11-2