Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
V-belts improperly adjusted. Adjust V-belts (para 67).
Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
Intake find exhaust valves Clean or replace valves (para
Flywheel loose . . . . . . . . . . . . Tighten nut on flywheel bolt
defective,
Unloader leaking . . . . . . . . . Repair or replace unloader.
Engine defective . . . . . . . . . . Replace engine (TM 5-2805-
V-belts improperly adjusted. Adjust V-belts (para 67).
208-14).
Oil or grease on belts. . . . . . Clean belts or replace damaged
Intake air cleaner clogged. . Clean or replace intake air
belts (para 67).
cleaner (para 33).
Intercooler leaks . . . . . . . . . . Replace defective intercooler
50. Interstate Safety Valve Blowing
at too Low Pressure
46. Compressor Noisy
Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
Safety valve defective . . . . . Replace valve (para 76).
Flywheel loose . . . . . . . . . . . . Tighten nut on flywheel bolt
Lubrication improper . . . . . . Lubricate the air compressor as
51. Safety Relief Valve Blows at too
directed in the lubrication order.
Low Pressure
Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
Possible
remedy
Valve not properly seated.. Drain air and valve will reseat.
Probable
cause
Mounting insecure . . . . . . . . . Tighten mounting bolts.
Drive pulley out of line.. . . Inspect and adjust alinement of
drive pulley (para 67).
52. Intercooler Pressure too Low
Foundation insecure . . . . . . , Strengthen foundation or place
air compressor on solid base.
Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
Tubing to high-pressure Tighten fittings.
stage leaking.
Possible
remedy
Probable
cause
Safety relief valve leaks . . . . Replace valve (para 76).
Load requirement exces- Reduce air load requirement.
Low-pressure stage intake Clean or replace valve (para
sive for air compressor
or exhaust valves faulty. 71).
capacity.
RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
Section VI.
53. General
Components
Refer to TM 11-483 for definitions, purposes,
Refer to TM 5-2805-208-14 and ground strap 12,
source and methods used to obtain proper radio
suppression.
Refer to TM 5-2805-208-14.
Section VII. GASOLINE ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES
57. Gasoline Engine
56. General
a. Removal.
a. The gasoline engine can be removed as a unit
(1) Stop the engine (para 17).
after a removal of the V-belt guard, belts, fuel line,
(2) Remove the V-belt guard (para 66).
and mounting brackets.
(3) Remove the V-belts (para 67).
b. The gasoline engine accessories consist of the
(4) Remove the engine as illustrated in figure
fuel tank, fuel strainer, fuel line, and drive pulley.
