TM 5-3895-385-10
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Table 1. Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM) Troubleshooting Procedures -- Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
DO NOT disengage EMERGENCY STOP switch prior to clearing malfunctions and faults. If there
was a malfunction with the machine that required the activation of the EMERGENCY STOP
switch, the malfunction must be repaired before proceeding. Failure to comply may cause injury
or death to personnel.
3. Check that EMERGENCY STOP
1. If EMERGENCY STOP switch
switch is not pushed in (WP
was pushed intentionally,
determine cause.
2. If EMERGENCY STOP switch
was not pushed intentionally,
pull EMERGENCY STOP
switch out to extended position.
3. If conditions are met, proceed
to next test.
4. Check fuse box for blown fuse
1. If blown fuse is found, replace
2. If blown fuse is not found,
proceed to next test.
5. Check for loose battery
1. Inspect battery connectors and
connection(s).
cables for damage or corrosion
2. If damage is found, notify field
maintenance.
3. If no damage is found, proceed
to next test.
6. Check for corroded battery
1. Clean corrosion from battery
terminals or connections.
terminals and cable
connections.
2. Notify field maintenance if
problem persists.
38. Engine cranks normally but fails
1. Check for engine fault on engine
1. If no fault is found, proceed to
to start.
next test.
2. If fault is found, notify field
maintenance.