TM 10-3530-207-14
Section II.
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
13-6. INTRODUCTION.
a.
The troubleshooting table lists the common malfunctions which you may find during operation of the
Clothing Repair Shop. You should perform the tests, inspections and corrective actions in the order they
appear in the table.
b.
This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur, all the tests or inspections needed to find the
fault, or all the corrective actions needed to correct the fault. If the equipment malfunction is not listed or
actions listed do not correct the fault, notify your supervisor.
c.
To troubleshoot the generator set, refer to TM 5-6115-271-14. To troubleshoot the cargo trailer, refer to
TM 9-2330-213-14.
3-7.
MALFUNCTION INDEX.
MALFUNCTION
PAGE
CABINET ASSEMBLY
1.
Holddown clamp assembly loose .....................................................................................
3-9
2.
Rear door or any side door cannot be opened.................................................................
3-9
3.
Rear door or any side door does not close.......................................................................
3-10
4.
Rear door or any side door will not stay in open position .................................................
3-10
5.
Sewing machine head is loosely mounted in tray..............................................................
3-10
6.
Stowage box does not close securely...............................................................................
3-10
7.
Generator is loosely mounted on slides ...........................................................................
3-10
CLOTHING SEWING MACHINE
8.
Needle breaks..................................................................................................................
3-11
9.
Needle thread breaks ......................................................................................................
3-12
10.
Bobbin thread breaks ......................................................................................................
3-14
11.
Stitches skip or fail to lock................................................................................................
3-15
12.
Seams draw.....................................................................................................................
3-16
13.
Thread snarls at beginning of seam.................................................................................
3-16
14.
Thread snarls during stitching ..........................................................................................
3-16
15.
Thread snarls at end of seam...........................................................................................
3-17
16.
Bobbin thread cannot be raised through hole in throat plate ............................................
3-17
17.
Feed dogs strike throat plate ...........................................................................................
3-17
18.
Presser foot pressure regulator thumbscrew is hard to adjust..........................................
3-18
19.
Machine vibrates..............................................................................................................
3-18
20.
Lamp does not light .........................................................................................................
3-18
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