TM 5-4310-275-14
pressor assembly, basic motions of the com-
pressor assembly, and on coordinating basic
a. General.
motions to perform specific tasks for which the
(1) Instructions in this section are published
equipment is designed. Since nearly every job
for information and guidance of personnel
presents a different problem, the operator may
responsible for operation of the compressor
have to vary given procedures to fit the individual
assembly.
job.
WARNING
b. Starting.
Operation of this equipment presents a
(1) Preparation for Starting.
NOISE HAZARD to personnel in the
(a) Perform necessary daily preventive
area. Wear ear muffs or ear plugs which
maintenance service.
were fitted by a professional.
(b) Refer to TM 5-2805-257-14 for engine
WARNING
prestarting instructions.
This compressor is NOT SUITABLE for
(2) Starting.
the supply of air for charging cylinders
(a) Close the OUTLET VALVE, FILTER
with BREATHABLE AIR.
AND SEPARATOR DRAIN VALVE, and
(2) The operator must know how to perform
RECEIVER DRAIN VALVE (fig. 2-1).
every operation of which the compressor
assembly is capable, This section gives in-
(b) Refer to Figures 2-2 and 2-3 and start
the compressor assembly.
structions on starting and stopping the com-
