TM 5-3610-253-14
Table
5-23.
DIRECT/GENERAL
SUPPORT
TROUBLESHOOTING
-
Cont
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
PAPER CUTTER IS ON. BACKGAUGE WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS
20.
ARE OPERATIONAL - Cont
Inspect backgauge control switches while using backgauge control
Step 5.
knob. Be sure switches are not loose and are being activated
correctly.
(a) If loose, adjust backgauge control switches:
1.
Loosen switch mounting screw.
2.
Move switch forward or backward so that it is activated
by moving backgauge control in or out, according to
wiring diagram. Switch S18 is activated by pressing
control in; S10 by pulling it out. Switch S14 is acti-
vated by pressing button in.
Position switch so its control is fully activated by
3.
nylon cam. Parts must not be jammed or broken.
4. Tighten mounting screws. Reinstall switch cover.
(b) If switches are not loose, proceed to step 6.
Remove backgauge control switch cover. Disconnect switch wiring.
Step 6.
Check for correct continuity (see wiring diagram) across contacts
of each switch when it is activated.
(a) If continuity is not correct, replace backgauge control
switch (paragraph 5-40.38).
(b) If correct, proceed to step 7.
Step 7.
Check that brass slip ring on nylon cam is clean.
(a) If contaminated, clean slip ring.
(b) If not, proceed to step 8.
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