TM 9-2350-261-20-1
R A M P O P E R A T I O N I S S L O W O R S L U G G I SH
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Personnel Required:
Ramp lowered (see your -10)
Unit Mechanic
Power plant rear access panels removed
(see your -10)
References:
see your -10
1. Remove hydraulic tank fluid strainer (page 28-15).
1. Clean strainer (page
2. Is strainer clean?
28-15).
2. Verify no faults found.
1. Install strainer (page 28-15).
1. Service or replace hydraulic
2. Remove tank breather (page 28-20).
tank breather
3. Start engine and operate ramp (see your -10).
(page 28-17).
4. Is ramp still sluggish?
2. Verify no faults found.
1. Install tank breather (page 28-17).
1. Tighten fittings and/or
2. Operate ramp several times (see your -10).
3. Observe oil through sight glass (see your -10).
repair/replace tank to
4. Is hydraulic fluid free of air bubbles and foam?
pump hose (page 28-17).
2. Verify no faults found.
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1. Check quick disconnect couplings and lines for
1. Clean couplings and lines.
restrictions.
2. Verify no faults found.
2. Are couplings and lines free of restrictions?
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1. Replace worn ramp pump (page 28-81).
2. Verify no faults found.
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