TM 5-4130-227-15
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
a. Remove all tie downs or blocking that se-
a. Model
OEG-458-ENG-1,
OEG-458-
cure the compressor to the carrier. Refer to fig-
ENG-2, a n d OEG-458-ENG-3.
ure 2-1.
(1) Place the air compressor as close to
the point of installation as possible.
able hoist must be used when removing the
crated compressors from the carrier. The trail-
(2) Remove the mate from the base, be-
er mounted compressor can be towed off the
i n g careful not to damage the air
carrier if a suitable ramp is provided.
compressor.
Warning: Make certain any lifting device
(3) Remove the belt guard that is wired
used has a capacity equal to the weight being
to the top of the crate and the box
lifted. Failure to observe this precaution
banded to the side of the crate. The
could result in injury or death to personnel
box contains the hose assembly, tire
and damage to the equipment.
gage, globe valve, and starter rope.
