TM 5-4310-277-14
c. Stop the air compressor.
Section Il. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
(-18 C.)
a. Locate the air compressor in a shed or building
the lubrication order.
whenever possible. If the unit is operated outdoors,
b. Check the drive belt (V-belt) tension frequently.
protect it from prevailing winds and cover it with a
Improper tension or misalignment often results in
tarpaulin when not in use.
overheating.
b. Lubricate the air compressor according to the
c. Locate the air compressor in an operating area
lubrication order.
that is well ventilated or provide intake and exhaust
c. Avoid excessive handling, kinking, and sharp
fans to ventilate enclosed areas.
bending of the air hose, which will become brittle at
low temperatures.
d. Keep all fuel tanks and storage containers filled
the lubrication order, making sure that all
with fuel to prevent formation of ice crystals from
lubrication points are free from dirt and sand before
the freezing of condensation. Such crystals will clog
applying lubricant. Keep all lubricant containers
fuel lines and carburetor jets. Use filter paper,
clean and tightly closed. Do not lubricate excessively
chamois, or other type strainer when filling the tank
as dirt and sand will adhere to excess lubricant and
or pouring fuel from one container to another.
may work into moving parts. Wipe off all lubrication
points after lubricating.
Always provide a metallic contact between
b. Protect the air compressor from dust with
the fuel container and the fuel tank. This
screens or shelter built from tarpaulins or other
will prevent a spark from being generated
as the gasoline flows over metallic surfaces.
