TM 5-2330-325-14&P
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1.
ALL LIGHTS INOPERABLE.
Step 1.
Check lights on prime mover, including turn signals and stop lights.
Notify Unit Maintenance if prime mover lights are inoperable.
Step 2.
Check electrical connection at cable receptacle.
Reconnect cable if not properly connected.
Step 3.
Check connectors for dirty, corroded, or damaged pins.
Clean in accordance with procedures in paragraph 3-5.
Notify Unit Maintenance if pins are damaged.
2.
ONE OR MORE LIGHTS INOPERABLE.
Step 1.
Check for burned out or defective bulbs/lights.
Notify Unit Maintenance for replacement.
Step 2.
Check for broken lead wires or loose connections
Notify Unit Maintenance for repair.
Step 3.
Check for dirty or corroded connectors at back of light.
Clean in accordance with procedures in paragraph 3-5.
Notify Unit Maintenance if cleaning does not correct malfunction.
BRAKES
1.
BRAKES WILL NOT RELEASE.
Step 1.
Check prime mover air supply to ensure air is flowing.
Release prime mover parking brake to start air flow to trailer.
Step 2.
Check pressure in prime mover air supply.
If air pressure is low, build up to required level.
Step 3.
Check air line connection at the gladhands.
Clean in accordance with procedures in paragraph 3-6.
Notify Unit Maintenance if packing is leaking.
Step 4.
Check for dirty or leaking gladhand connections.
If gladhand is dirty, clean gladhand.
If gladhand is leaking, notify unit maintenance.
If gladhand is clean and not leaking, proceed to step 5.
