TM 5-4310-349-14
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
containers and store in a clean dry place away from
3-1.
General Instructions
external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign
a. The motor issued with this air compressor has
material to mix with equipment. Keep all lubrication
been factory lubricated for its lifetime.
equipment clean.
b. Cleaning. Wipe lubricating points free of dirt.
frequently, since excessive oil consumption is the
Clean lubrication points after lubricating to prevent
principal method of determining the compressor's need
accumulation of foreign matter.
for repairs.
c. Service. Service lubrication points at proper
intervals as shown in LO 54810-849-12.
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Lubrication instructions
a. General.
Keep all lubricants in closed
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
Because all required inspections must be made daily, or
more frequently, operator/crew personnel will refer to
their periodic inspection.
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
B-Before Operation
D-During Operation
A-After Operation
Time Required:0.1
Time Required:
Item to be Inspected
Work Time
Interval
Procedure
(man-hour)
B
D
A
NOTE
Visually inspect for evidence of lubricant leak
concurrently with daily service checks
1
INSPECT OIL LEVEL IN COMPRESSOR FRAME
Remove fill plug in crankcase (fig. ,1-1), (LO 5-4310-49-12)
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OBSERVE PRESSURE GAGE OPERATION
Watch pressure gage reading when the motor starts and stops. Motor
should start when gage reads 140 psi. Motor should stop when gage
reads 175 psi. When gage operation is improper, notify organizational
maintenance.
Table 3-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
D - Daily
W - Weekly
Time required: 0.2
Time required: 0.4
Interval and
Item to be Inspected procedure
Work time
Sequence No.
(M/H)
D
W
1
CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT
Inspect the exterior of the air compressor. The belt guard, motor, V-belts,
compressor, and the receiver should be clean and free of dust, dirt or oil.
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