TM 9-2320-279-34-1
Troubleshooting Malfunctions (Cont)
2-7. TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT).
Table 2-3. Troubleshooting (Cont)
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
MATERIAL HANDLING CRANE (M977, M985, M984E1) (CONT)
22. SWING SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK.
Step 1.
Check for damaged swing drive brake lines.
Replace damaged swing drive brake line (para 17-2 for M977 and M985) (para 17-2.
for M984E1).
CAUTION
If crane rotates slowly or in one direction, slowly operate control lever to prevent
damage to crane when it contacts rotational stop.
Step 2.
Check for contamination or damaged swing drive valves.
Set up hydraulic pressure tester
Operate crane (TM 9-2320-279-10). Operate SWING control in both directions. Hydraulic
pressure should be within the range shown when operated from turntable stop to turntable
stop.
M977
1600 psi (11032 kPa) -
1800 psi (12 411 kPa)
M985
1800 psi (12 411 kPa)
-
2000 psi (13 790 kPa)
M984E1
1400 psi (9 653 kPa)
-
1600 psi (11 032 kPa)
If pressure is outside of the range shown while at full swing, replace CW or CCW
swing drive valve (para 17-6 for M977 and M985) (para 17-6.1 for M984E1).
Step 3.
Check for damaged swing drive lines.
Replace damaged swing drive lines (para 17-2 for M977 and M985) (para 17-2.1 for
M984E1).
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