c. When engine warms up pull inlet temper-
2-13. Operation in Extreme Cold (Below
ature control handle out for temperatures
0 F)
above 50 degrees F. Push handle in for tem-
a. Refer to current lubrication order for
peratures below 25 degrees F. Place handle
proper grade of lubrication.
halfway in for temperatures between 25 de-
b. Keep the fuel tank as full as possible and
grees F and 50 degrees F.
refill after operation to prevent condensation
2-12. Stopping
from forming within the tank.
c. Clean the fuel filter sediment bowl more
frequently than usual.
compressor.
d. Clean snow and ice from lubrication
points before lubricating.
e. Inlet temperature handle must be pushed
all the way in for temperatures below 25 de-
grees F.
2-14. Operation in Extreme Heat
a. Refer to current lubrication order for the
proper grade of lubricants. Lubricate engine as
described in LO 5-2805-208-14.
b. Check the air shrouds of the engine for
insufficient ventilation of the engine. Clean
air shrouds at regular intervals.
c. Inlet temperature handle must be pulled
all the way out for temperatures above 50 de-
grees F.
d. The blower air filter must be kept clean
or replaced more frequently.
a. Lubricate unit in accordance with the cur-
rent lubrication order and LO 5-2805-208-14.
b. Perform the necessary daily preventive
Keep lubricants free of dust and sand. Keep
maintenance service.
lubrication points, and lubrication equipment
clean.
2-13. Operation Under Usual Conditions
b. Service engine air cleaner, sediment
a. It is essential that the operator know how
bowl, and blower air filter more frequently than
to perform every operation of which the ro-
during normal operation.
tary compressor is capable. Perform the daily
preventive maintenance services, (para 3-6).
c. Provide adequate protection to keep sand
and dirt from entering fuel tank when filling.
Service fuel filter as often as necessary to
in figure 2-3.
keep it free of foreign matter.
c. Stop rotary compressor as described in
sand by locating it near natural barriers and by
d. When the engine is operating, the air
wetting down the surrounding terrain if water
blower is directly driven at a preset pressure
is plentiful.
and no further operations need be performed
e. Clean the unit at frequent intervals with
other than the desired connection of either 1
an approved cleaning solvent or compressed
or 2 hoses. The air hose and fittings may be
air.
connected and disconnected when the rotary
compressor is operating.
f. Cover the unit when not in operation.
