CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1-1.
Scope
1-3. Record and Report Forms
a. Use the appropriate forms prescribed by
This manual is published for the information and
guidance of personnel responsible for maintenance,
TM 38-750.
b. The direct reporting by the individual user of
repair, and overhaul of the AN-M4/C 3 1/2 cfm flame-
thrower power-driven reciprocating compressors, model
errors, omissions, and recommendations for improving
32601016 manufactured by Stewart-Warner Corporation
this manual is authorized and encouraged. DA Form
under Contract DA 18-035-AMC-189A and serially
2328 (Recommended Changes to DA Publications) will
numbered 3260101-173 through 3260101-1398 only.
be used for reporting these improvements. This form will
It contains information on maintenance procedures
be completed using pencil, pen, or typewriter and
beyond the scope of the operator and organizational
forwarded direct to Commanding Officer, US Army
maintenance. TM 3-1040-244-12 contains complete
Edgewood
Arsenal,
ATTN:
SMUEA-TSE-TPE,
information on the operation and functioning of the
Edgewood Arsenal, Md., 21010.
compressor. TM 5-2805-208-14 contains maintenance
procedures for the gasoline engine.
1-4.
Allocation of Maintenance
1-2.
Special Tools
Refer to the maintenance allocation chart (TM 3-
1040-244-12) for maintenance procedures authorized to
The direct support maintenance is responsible
be performed by direct and general support maintenance
for testing and surveillance of the AN-M4/C compressors
personnel.
in accordance with TB 74293-1.
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
equipped with a web-type shoulder-and-waist strap
1-5.
Description
assembly (8) and a canvas backrest harness assembly
(7). A canvas cover (6) provided with the straps
a. General. The AN-M4/C compressor (fig. 1-
encloses and protects the complete unit when not in use.
1) delivers 3.5 cfm of high-pressure air at 2,000 pounds
A starter rope (5) is issued with each compressor. An
per square inch to charge pressure tanks of portable
instruction plate (2) is mounted on the upper frame. A
flame-throwers.
The unit consists of a three stage
description of the compressor and its operation is
reciprocating-piston-type air compressor (10) coupled
contained in TM 3-1040-244-12. The gasoline engine,
directly to a one-cylinder four-cycle air-cooled gasoline
its operation, organizational, direct support, and general
engine (3). The air compressor and engine, together
support maintenance procedures are contained in TM 5-
with a moisture separator assembly, a pressure relief
2805-208-14.
valve assembly, and a fuel tank are mounted on a
lightweight tubular aluminum and steel frame (1 and 9)
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