Section III. TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Section III.

2-4. Troubleshooting Procedure

a. The troubleshooting and repair work that can be performed at the

organizational category of maintenance is necessarily limited in scope

by the tools, test equipment, replaceable parts issue, and by the existing

tactical situation. Accordingly, troubleshooting is based on the performance

of the equipment and the use of the senses in determining component

malfunctions. Refer to the troubleshooting chart (para 2-5) for observable

malfunctions and corrective actions that can be taken for an installed system.

b. Organizational personnel are authorized to replace most system components

(see appx B) epair of removed components is to be directed to higher level

of maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Table 2-2.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

MAST SWAYING

Step 1. Check for loose or damaged anchors.

Place a second anchor into ground beside the loose

anchor and transfer guys to the second anchor.

Step 2.

Check for guy slackness.

Tighten guys.

Check tensioner slippage.

Step 3.

Replace guy assembly.

Step 4.

Check if launcher is solid on ground.

Reinstall the launcher on a soft

Tighten all guys.

earth base.

ANTENNA AZIMUTH SHIFTED

Check for brake not set.

Step 1.

Readjust antenna azimuth and set brake.

Check for defective brake.

Step 2.

Repair brake. Refer to next higher echelon

of maintenance.

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