SECTION XII
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
A. PARATION FOR SHIPMENT
b.
Paint any parts where the paint film has been
1. Disconnect the air compressor from the external
damaged.
power source.
3. Lubrication end Preservation.
2. Drain the air from the receiver tank.
a. Drain the oil from the crankcase and replace with
3. Remove the separately attached components as
preservative oil. Attach a tag to the oil filler
follows:
indicating the crankcase contains preservative
a. Remove air hose.
oil
b. Remove tire pressure gauge.
b. Remove the air intake manifolds and pour 1/2
4. Securely attach the air hose, electric cable, tire
ounces of preservative oil in the cylinders. Turn
pressure gauge, and publications to the unit.
the air compressor over five or six revolutions by
B. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
turning the fly wheel so the oil will coat all the
1. Inspection. Make a complete inspection of the air
surfaces inside the cylinder. Install air intake
compressor to determine its condition. Correct any
manifolds.
deficiencies prior to placement in storage.
2. Cleaning and Painting.
C. PROTECTION AND WEATHER PROOFING
a. Clean the air compressor completely with
1. Coat all exposed machined surfaces with a suitable
approved solvent and dry thoroughly.
preservative.
2. When the air compressor is stored outdoors, cover
valves, starter switch, conduit box, gages, fittings,
connections, and air receiver tank.
D. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Refer to D 740-90-1 for administrative storage of the
compressor.
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