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Table 3-1. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT AND INTERMEDIATE GENERAL SUPPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
56. TRACTION MOTOR SUSPENSION IS LOOSE.
Step 1. Check for broken or weak suspension pads.
Replace suspension pads (para 3-63).
Step 2. Check for worn motor support axle bearings.
Replace motor support axle bearings (para 3-64).
TRUCK ASSEMBLY
57. LOCOMOTIVE TILTS OR SWAYS BACK AND FORTH WHILE MAKING TURNS OR IF TRACK IS ON AN
ANGLE.
Step 1. Check for excessive side bearing clearance.
Replace side bearings (para 3-63).
Step 2. Check for defective or broken springs.
Replace springs (para 3-63).
Step 3. Check for excessive wear on center casting wear plate and wear ring.
Replace center casting wear plate and/or wear ring (para 3-63).
58. TRUCKS BIND AND WILL NOT PIVOT WHEN LOCOMOTIVE IS MAKING A TURN.
Check for zero side bearing clearance.
Replace center casting wear plate and/or wear ring (para 3-63).
SAFETY WARNING BELL
59. SAFETY WARNING BELL WILL NOT SOUND.
Step 1. Check for defective safety warning bell operating valve.
Replace safety warning bell operating valve (para 3-8).
Step 2. Check for defective bell ringer assembly.
Repair or replace bell ringer assembly (TM 55-2210-224-12).
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