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Fault Finding
CHART E1—Dumper gearbox (continued)
Check
Action
9
Does the noise continue when the direction selector is in forward
or reverse?
YES: Check 10
NO: Check 11
10
Is the transmission misaligned?
YES: Renew mountings and check
position.
NO: Check “converter out” pressure
and flow.
11
Are the pump brushes worn?
YES: Renew
NO: Check converter for wear &
cooler for restriction to flow.
12
Is the transmission not pulling in one direction only?
YES: Check 16
NO: Check 13
13
Is the transmission not pulling in both forward & reverse?
YES: Stall test machine & Check 14.
NO Check 16
14
Is converter pressure as specified?
YES: Check 15
NO: Inspect converter relief valve for
damage . Check cooler bypass
valve pressure setting.
15
Is pump being driven by converter?
YES: Check pump pressure.
NO: Renew damaged parts.
23
Is the noise present when in neutral or when in gear
NEUTRAL: Check 24
IN GEAR: Check 27
16
Are clutch sealing rings damaged?
YES: Tap pressure gauge into clutch
feed lines to monitor pressure.
NO: Check clutch plates for damage.
17
Is there drive in one direction only?
YES: Check 19
NO: Check 18
18
Is the start switch in the run position and supplying current to the
neutral start relay?
YES: Check 19
NO: Rectify
19
Is the fault only when the transmission is hot?
YES: Dismantle solenoid and check
components.
NO: Check micro-switches, relays
and wiring loom.
20
Is the noise a growl, hum or grinding?
YES: Check gears for damage/wear.
NO: Check 21
21
Is the noise a hiss, thump or bumping?
YES: Check bearings for damage/wear
NO: Check 22
22
Is the noise a squeal?
YES: Check free running gears for
seizure.
NO: Check 23