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CHASSIS TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
& FAULT FINDING
Table 1 Axles
Fault Cause Remedy
Poor Braking Linings worn or damaged.
Brake Linings not bedded in.
Brake set up incorrect.
Replace Brake Linings.
Will pass after braking a few times.
Reset Brakes as page 175 & ensure
system is lubricated.
Difficulty in
Reversing
Braking system set too tightly.
Auto-Reverse lever too stiff.
Reset Brakes as page 175.
Lubricate and free off Reverse Lever.
Brakes
Overheating
Incorrect setting.
Braking system not fully
released.
Overrun lever stuck.
Damage or Corrosion to
braking system
Reset Brakes as page 175.
Check Handbrake has been released &
the system is running freely.
Lubricate and free off Reverse Lever.
Check system as page 175 and repair or
renew parts as necessary.
Handbrake
Force Low
Incorrect setting of the brakes.
Linings not bedded in.
Reset brakes as page 175 and lubricate
as necessary.
Will pass after braking a few times.
Uncomfortable
ride or Uneven
Braking
Loose braking adjustment.
Damper defective.
Axle shock absorbers
defective.
Reset brakes as page 175.
Check and replace damper if necessary.
Replace shock absorber.
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