TM-9-2350-238-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

APRIL 1990

TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 162 of 291

TM 9-2350-238-10

Table 3-1. TROUBLESHOOTING–CONTINUED

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

ENGINE–CONTINUED

11.

RUNAWAY ENGINE.

Defective governor.

Failure to observe the following procedure

will result in catastrophic failure of equipment

and possible loss of life.

If engine shutdown control does not

work, place transmission shift lever in

range 4 and apply brakes to load engine

down, If engine fails to load down, shift

into neutral, lock brakes, and abandon

vehicle. Notify unit maintenance person-

nel immediately.

TRANSMISSION

12. OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW OR TOO HIGH.

Step 1.

Check engine rpm.

Increase engine speed to 800 rpm. If oil pressure gauge reads low

and warning horn continues to sound, go to step 2.

Step 2. Check to see if transmission oil is low,

Open transmission access door and check oil level. Level should be

within operating range on dipstick (11. Add oil as required (appx G).

Change 3

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