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TM 9-2350-311-34-1 CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL This chapter provides the necessary information to quickly and accurately determine the cause of equipment malfunctions and direct you to procedures for the appropriate corrective action. It provides continued instructions when TM 9-2350-311 -20-1 refers to support maintenance for corrective action. Check the troubleshooting section of TM 9- 2350 -311-20-1 and proceed as outlined. Operating a malfunctioning vehicle can cause additional damage to disabled components and possibly injure personnel. With careful inspection and troubleshooting, damage and injury can be avoided and the causes of vehicle or component faulty operation can often be determined without extensive disassembly. The Quick Guide to Troubleshooting (para 3-2) lists common malfunctions or problems and provides a solution or references the corrective maintenance procedure or technical manual for more detailed information. When applicable, the Troubleshooting Chart (para 3-3) gives step-by-step instructions to resolve some problems identified in the Quick Guide to Troubleshooting (para 3-2). CONTENTS PAGE 3-1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3-2 3-2 QUICK GUIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3-2 3-3 Troubleshooting CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3-6 3-1