TM 5-3895-385-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
TRACK TENSION LOOSE
INITIAL SETUP:
Test Equipment
References -- Continued
Hydraulic test kit (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 59)
WP 0426, Vol 2
Personnel Required
WP 0442, Vol 3
91L
WP 0449, Vol 3
Assistant
Equipment Conditions
References
Engine off (TM 5-3895-385-10)
Hydraulic oil cool (TM 5-3895-385-10)
WP 0301, Vol 2
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Table 1. Track Tension Loose Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Track tension hydraulic cylinder
1. Check for track tension hydraulic
1. If leaks are found, replace track
leak.
cylinder leaks (WP 0426, Vol 2).
tension hydraulic cylinder seals
(WP 0426, Vol 2).
2. If no leaks or damage is found,
proceed to next malfunction.
2. Track tension hydraulic hose
Check all hydraulic hoses from main
1. If leaks or damage is found,
leak.
hydraulic manifold to track tension
replace damaged track tension
hydraulic cylinder for leaks or
hydraulic hose (WP 0301, Vol 2).
pinched hoses (WP 0301, Vol 2).
2. If no leaks or damage is found,
proceed to next malfunction.
