TM 5-4310-350-14
OPERATOR/CREW
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Section
I.
LUBRICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
tainers and store in a clean dry place away from
3-1. General Instructions
external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other
a. The electric motor used on the air compres-
foreign material to mix with the lubricants.
sor has been factory lubricated for its lifetime.
Keep all lubrication equipment clean.
quently, since excessive oil consumption is the
b. Cleaning. Wipe lubricating points free of
principal method of determining compressors
dirt. Clean lubrication points after lubricating
need for repairs.
to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.
c. Service. Service lubrication points at proper
3-2. Lubrication Instructions
intervals as shown in LO 54310350-12.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
Because all required inspections must be made
cedures to be followed during their periodic
inspection.
daily, or more frequently, operator/crew per-
sonnel will refer to tables 31 and 32, for pro-
Section III. TROUBLESHOOTING
tions, and corrective actions. If a malfunction
3-3. Scope
is not listed or is not corrected by listed cor-
This section contains troubleshooting or mal-
rective actions, you should notify higher level
function information and tests for locating and
maintenance.
correcting most of the troubles which may develop
in the air compressor. Each malfunction or
you may find during the operation or mainten-
trouble symptom for an individual component,
ance of the air compressor or its components. You
unit, or system is followed by a list of tests or
should perform the tests, inspections and cor-
inspections necessary for you to determine prob-
rective actions in the order listed.
able causes and suggested corrective actions for
you to remedy the malfunction.
NOTE
3-4. Troubleshooting
If you have a malfunction which is not listed in
a. This manual cannot list all possible malfunc-
this table, notify the next higher level of mainte-
tions that may occur or all tests or inspec-
nance.
Section IV. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
flywheel fan used to circulate air for cooling the
3-5. Belt Guard Assembly
compressor unit.
a. General. The belt guard assembly (fig. 35)
b. Inspection. Inspect the guard for damage
is a two piece guard that totally encloses the drive
to the screen or panels. Check for accumulation
belts and pulleys. The mesh screening covers the
of grease, dirt, or foreign matter.
