OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
ized for the air compressor are listed in the
basic issue items list, appendix III of this
No special tools or equipment are required
manual.
by the operator or organizational maintenance
personnel for the maintenance of the air com-
pressor.
Parts
Organizational maintenance repair parts are
Tools and repair parts issued with or author-
listed and illustrated in TM 5-4310-247-20P.
Section II.
LUBRICATION
d. OES Oil.
(1) The engine crankcase oil level must
a. This section contains a reproduction of the
be checked frequently, as oil consump-
lubrication order and lubrication instructions
tion may increase.
which are supplemental to, and not specifically
(2) The oil may require changing more
covered in the lubrication order.
frequently than usual because of con-
b. The lubrication order shown in figure 6 is
tamination by dilution and sludge for-
an exact reproduction of the approved lubrica-
mation, which increases under cold-
tion order for the air compressor. For the cur-
weather operation conditions.
rent lubrication order, refer to DA PAM 310-4.
e. Compressor Oil Filter Service.
(1) Service the oil filter only during com-
pressor oil change.
a. General. Keep all lubricants in clean,
(2) Remove plug (24, fig. 9) and drain
closed containers and stored in a dry place away
oil into a suitable container.
from external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or
other foreign material to become mixed with
(3) Remove screw (26) and ring assembly
the lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment
(25). Lift off cover and valve assem-
clean and ready for use.
bly (27). Remove cover gasket (28).
(4) Remove element assembly (29). Dis-
Caution: Be sure to check the engine oil
card the element and gasket.
level with the operating scale during opera-
tion. Check the engine oil level with the stand-
(5) Clean cover and valve assembly and
interior of filter with an approved
ard scale before or after operation. Use of the
wrong scale can cause extensive damage to the
cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly.
engine.
(6) Install plug. Position a new element
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts, not re-
assembly, a new cover gasket and the
quiring lubrication, free from lubricants. Be-
cover and valve assembly on the filter
fore lubricating the equipment, wipe all dirt
case. Secure with ring assembly and
and grease from lubrication points. Clean all
screw.
lubrication points after lubricating, to prevent
f. Engine Oil Filter Service. Service the en-
accumulation of foreign matter.
gine oil filter as illustrated in figure 10.
c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrica-
tion points at proper intervals, as illustrated
in figure 6.
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