TM 5-4310-349-14
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
WARNING
Compressed air and electricity are dangerous.
Before performing any
maintenance, or adjustment, be sure electrical power has been shut off and
lockout. Never depend on the ON-OFF switch on the motor starter. Turn
power off at the source, and avoid injury should the unit start running.
CAUTION
Always use cleaning solvent Fed Spec P-D-680 to wipe away oil or grease from
the compressor frame, intercooler, or aftercooler tubes.
NOTE
Always wipe away oil and grease first, in order that power may be turned on
and compressor air used to remove dust from cylinder cooling fins, and
cooling tubes. Use cleaning solvent Fed. Spec. P-D-680 to remove excess oil
or grease from the compressor, receiver, or belt guard assembly. Then use
blasts of air to remove dust and dirt from the assembly.
1
CHECK THE FRAME OIL LEVEL AND DRAIN CONDENSATE FROM AIR RECEIVER
0.1
Inspect oil level. Fill to the overflow point if necessary. Open draincock at bottom of air
receiver (fig. 1-1) long enough to drain condensate, then close the draincock.
2
INSPECT HOSES AND FITTINGS
0.1
Inspect for leaks or loose connections. Notify organizational maintenance of defective fittings.
2
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS
Check for loose wires on switches, motor starter, or motor.
Notify organizational
maintenance of defects.
3
DRIVE BELTS
0.1
Check for wear and proper tension of drive belts (para 3-7c)
4
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
0.1
Check for proper operation by lifting lever (fig. 1-2) until air escapes.
5
AIR INTAKE MUFFLER
0.1
Clean (para 3-9)
Section III. TROUBLESHOOTING
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that
3-3.
General
may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective
a. This
section
contains
troubleshooting
actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected
information for locating and correcting most of the
by listed corrective action, notify your Supervisor.
trouble that may develop in the air compressor. Each
malfunction for an individual component is followed by a
3-4.
Troubleshooting
list of test or inspections which will help you to
determine probable causes and corrective actions to
take. You should perform the test/inspections and
Refer to Table 3-3 below for malfunctions, test or
corrective actions in the order listed.
inspection, and corrective actions.
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