TM 5-4310-277-14
e. Lift or tow the air compressor on a suitable
carrier. Block and tie down as shown in figures 4-1
Install the air compressor by following the in-
and 4-2.
structions in paragraph 4-2.
f. Move the air compressor to the new work site.
Unload it and set it up for operation.
Section Ill. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
No special tools or equipment are required by
Repair parts and equipment are listed and illustrated
in TM 5-4310-277-25P.
organizational maintenance personnel for the
maintenance of the air compressor.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Section IV.
4-7. General
ceased. Stop operation immediately if a deficiency is
noticed during operation which would damage the
To insure that the air compressor is ready for
equipment if operation were continued.
operation at all times, it must be inspected
systematically, so that defects may be discovered
and corrected before they result in serious damage or
Refer to table 4-2 for the preventive maintenance
failure. The necessary preventive maintenance
checks and services.
checks and services to be performed are listed and
NOTE
described in paragraph 4-8. Defects discovered
Visually inspect for evidence of lubricant and fuel
leaks concurrently with service checks.
during operation of the unit shall ne noted for future
correction, to be made as soon as operation has
Q-Quarterly
Total Man-Hours Required: 2.6
Work
time
Sequence
Item to be inspected
(M H)
number
procedure
LUBRICATION
1
0.3
Inspect the units (s) for missing or damaged lubrication fittings and for signs of insufficient
lubrication. Correct deficiencies noticed.
2
APPEARANCE
0.1
Inspect the general appearance of the unit(s) paying particular attention to cleanliness, legibility of
identification markings, and the condition of the paint. Correct the deficiencies noticed or report the
deficiency to the proper authority.
3
ENGINE
Refer to TM 5-2805-203-14 for preventive maintenance checks and services to be performed on the
MIL-STD-ENG Model 4A032-11, NSN 2805-00-068-7512.
4
FUEL TANK
0.2
Inspect the fuel tank for signs of leaks and loose mounting. Tighten fuel tank mounting straps (para.
AIR RECEIVER TANK
5
Inspect the air receiver tank for cracked, or broken welds, dents, and other damage. Tighten all leaky
0.1
fittings. Replace a damaged air receiver tank, paragraph 4-37.
UNLOADER
6
Inspect the centrifugal unloader and the unloader valve for leaks and improper operation. Repair
0.2
a defective centrifugal unloader, paragraph 4-29.
7
INTERCOOLER
0.1
Inspect the intercooler tube for loose and leaking connections, bends, breaks, and dirt. Tighten loose
connections and clean with a brush and compressed air. Replace the intercooler tube if defective,
