TM 5-4310-335-14
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
5-1. Tools and Equipment
Tools, equipment and repair parts issued with or authorized for the air compressor are listed in TM 5-
4310-335-34P.
5-2. Special Tools and Equipment
No special tools are required to perform DS and GS maintenance.
5-3. Maintenance Repair Parts
Repair parts and equipment are listed and illustrated in TM 5-4310-335-34P
Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING
5-4. General
a. This section contains troubleshooting information locating and correcting most of the troubles which
may develop in the air compressor. Each malfunction for any individual component, unit or system is
followed by a list of tests or inspections which will help to determine probable causes and corrective
action to be taken.
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective
actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions see your
supervisor.
5-5. Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting
Refer to table 5-1 for troubleshooting pertaining to direct support and general support maintenance.
Table 5-1. TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680 or P-S-661, used to clean parts is potentially
dangerous to personnel and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin
contact. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of
solvent is 100 (39 ) - 138 (59 ).
F
C
F
C
1.
ENGINE MISSES OR RUNS ERRATICALLY
Step 1. Check for cracked cylinder head, leaking cylinder head gasket and/or burned or sticking valves.
Check for a broken valve spring.
Remove ten screws and remove the cylinder head covers and deflectors. Remove the
rocker arm cover retaining screw and remove the rocker arm cover gasket and discard.
Remove the spark plug. Remove seven screws, disconnect ignition switch leads, and
remove flywheel fan cover. Remove carburetor and throttle controls, as follower
a.
Remove screw (3) and remove throttle control housing lever.
5-1
