TM 5-4310-451-14
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
Section I. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
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Paragraph Title
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5-1
General........................................................................................................................
5-1
5-2
Explanations of Columns.............................................................................................
5-1
5-3
Troubleshooting Symptom Index.................................................................................
5-2
Table 5-1
Direct Support and General Support Troubleshooting ................................................
5-2
5-1. GENERAL.
a.
This section provides information for Identifying and correcting malfunctions which may develop when
operating or maintaining the air compressor unit.
b.
The Troubleshooting Symptom Index In paragraph 5-3 lists common malfunctions which may occur and
refers you to the proper page In Table 5-1 for a troubleshooting procedure.
c.
This section cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or Inspections and corrective actions. If
a malfunction is not listed, or Is not corrected by the listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
d.
When troubleshooting a malfunction:
(1)
Ensure that all applicable Unit troubleshooting was performed.
(2)
Locate the symptom(s) in paragraph 53 that best describes the malfunction. If appropriate symptom
is not listed, notify your supervisor.
(3)
Turn to the page in Table 5-1 where troubleshooting procedure for the malfunction in question Is
described. Headings at top of each page show how each troubleshooting procedure is organized: MALFUNCTION, TEST
OR INSPECTION (in step number order), and CORRECTIVE ACTION.
(4)
Perform each step in the order listed until the malfunction is corrected. DO NOT perform any
maintenance task unless the troubleshooting procedure tells you to do so.
5-2. EXPLANATIONS OF COLUMNS.
The columns in Table 5-1 are defined as follows:
(1)
MALFUNCTION. A visual operational indication that something is wrong with the air compressor unit.
(2)
TEST OR INSPECTION. A procedure to isolate the problem in a component or system.
(3)
CORRECTIVE ACTION. A procedure to correct the problem.
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