TM 5-3610-253-14
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - Cont
Table 5-21.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
7. WARPED CUTTING LINE.
Check knife for burrs and knife position in carrier.
(a) If knife has burrs, replace knife (paragraph 5-36.11).
(b) If knife is not properly positioned in knife carrier,
reposition knife (paragraph 5-36.11).
8. NOTCHED CUTTING LINE.
Check knife for chips and/or nicks.
(a) If knife is chipped or nicked, replace knife (paragraph
(b) If malfunction persists, refer to direct/general support
maintenance.
9.
CLAMP DOES NOT DESCEND COMPLETELY WHEN USING THE FOOT PEDAL.
Step 1.
Check for loose foot pedal.
(a) If loose, retighten foot pedal (paragraph 5-36.18).
(b) If not, proceed to step 2.
Check adjustment of cams on foot pedal.
Step 2.
(a) If out of adjustment, perform foot pedal adjustments
(b) If problem persists, proceed to step 3.
Check return spring for proper tension.
Step 3.
(a) If spring tension is improper, perform return spring
adjustments (paragraph 5-36.19).
(b) If malfunction persists, refer to direct/general support
maintenance.
