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SECTION 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
(SYMPTOM)
Water leaks into lower body
1. Leak has developed at the axle
1. Replace the flange seal.
assembly
2. Lower body is cut or punctured
2. Repair or replace vehicle skid
plate and/or lower body.
3. Drain plugs not in place
3. Secure drain plugs.
Tire leaks air
1. Tire is punctured
1. Remove tire from rim and re-
pair the hole with a radial tire
patch or install a tube in the tire.
2. Tire is not properly seated on bead
2. Deflate tire and carefully push
tire bead off the rim. Clean the
rim bead area to remove dirt
and foreign matter. Re-inflate tire.
3. Position of air leak is not obvious
3. Submerge tire and rim in a water
tank. Air may be escaping through
the rim halves or the valve stem.
Repair as required.
4. Defective valve
4. Replace defective valve.
Hydraulic brakes are spongy,
1. Air in hydraulic system
1. Have a CENTAUR dealer bleed
or there is excessive brake
the brake system and add fluid.
pedal travel
2. Leak in system
2. Have a CENTAUR dealer check all
fittings, hoses, calipers and seals
for loose connections or leakage.
Refill as needed.
Brakes ineffective
1. Pads have overheated and glazed
1. Have the pads cleaned by a
CENTAUR dealer or replace.
2. Pads worn beyond 0.10"
2. Replace.
3. Pads are contaminated with
3. Have the pads cleaned by a
lubricant
CENTAUR dealer or replace pads.
There is a loud bang when the
1. Drive chains worn/loose
1. Adjust/replace drive chains as re-
vehicle is turned right or left
quired.
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