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Table 3-1. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND INTERMEDIATE GENERAL SUPPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
41. STEP LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Step 1. Check for burned out light bulbs.
Replace light bulbs (TM 55-2210-224-12).
Step 2. Check for defective step light switch.
Replace step light switch (TM 55-2210-224-12).
MAIN AIR SYSTEM
42. MAIN AIR SYSTEM IS SLOW TO BUILD UP PRESSURE.
Check for restricted centrifugal air filters.
Remove and replace centrifugal air filter canisters (para 3-61).
43. MOISTURE IS OBSERVED IN AIR SYSTEM.
Step 1. Check for defective automatic drain valve.
Replace automatic drain valve (para 3-59).
Step 2. Check for improper operation of timer.
Test and replace timer if defective (para 3-21).
MAIN GENERATOR
44. MAIN GENERATOR ARMATURE OR FIELD COILS ARE GROUNDED.
Step 1. Check for dirty, oily, or water soaked insulation.
Remove main generator for repair (para 3-37).
Step 2. Check for defective field coils.
Remove main generator for repair (para 3-37).
Step 3. Check for broken insulators.
Replace insulators (para 3-37).
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