15. Troubleshooting; Chapter Overview; Personal Safety; Machine Preparation - Terex PT-50 Service Manual

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Chapter Overview

This chapter contains basic troubleshooting proce-
dures for the Rubber Track Loader.
Additional troubleshooting aids are provided in
Chapter 3. System Diagrams and in those chapters
containing disassembly and assembly procedures
for the appropriate component or assembly.

Personal Safety

Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Rubber
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in ma-
chine damage, injury or death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or mainten-
ance on a Rubber Track Loader until you have read and
fully understood the information in this manual.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for in-
structions regarding proper machine operation techniques
before operating any Rubber Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a
Rubber Track Loader, read and understand Chapter
1 (Product Safety) for personal safety information.

Machine Preparation

Accidental machine starting can cause injury or
death to personnel working on a Rubber Track
Loader.
As a precaution, disconnect the battery cables from
the battery terminals, tape the battery clamps and
remove the key from the ignition switch prior to per-
forming any service work on a Rubber Track Loader.
Place a "Do Not Operate" tag prominently on the
machine to inform personnel that the machine is be-
ing worked on.

15. Troubleshooting

Preliminary Inspection

A simple visual inspection and operational check
can identify many problems without the need for ex-
tensive troubleshooting. If these checks indicate a
problem that requires further analysis, proceed to
Troubleshooting in this section.

Visual Inspection

Prior to troubleshooting, do a walk-around and per-
form a visual inspection of the machine. Look for
missing, loose or worn parts. Perform the following
visual checks.
Track tension
Fluid levels
Fan belt tension and condition
Hoses (no visible sign of wear)
Fittings (no leaks)
Battery cables
Fuse box (fuses in place and operational)
Controls (for neutral)
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