TM 5-4310-356-14
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
record all deficiencies together with the corrective action
3-3. General.
taken on DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and
To insure that the air compressor is ready for
Maintenance Worksheet).
operation at all times, you must inspect it systematically
so that defects may be discovered and corrected before
3-4. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
they result in serious damage or failure. The necessary
preventive maintenance services to be performed by
Refer to Table 3-1 for a listing of preventive
you are listed in Table 3-1. The sequence number
maintenance checks and services which must be
indicates the order in which you should perform the
performed by the operator/crew.
preventive maintenance checks and services. You shall
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
NOTE
Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.
B - Before
A - After
M - Monthly
D - During
W - Weekly
Interval
Procedures
For Readiness Reporting.
Item
Item to be
Check for and have repaired
Equipment is Not Ready/
No.
B
DAW
M
C
Inspected
or adjusted as necessary
Available If:
1
Compressor
Evidence of lubricant leaks.
2
Oil level gage
Check oil level in
crankcase, fill to full
mark on oil level gage. Refer
to LO 5-4310-356-12.
3
Switches and
Check for loose wires
Wires are disconnected.
controls
on motor and switches.
4
Drive belts
Inspect for worn or
Belts are broken.
broken belts.
5
Hoses and Fittings
Inspect hoses and
Hoses are broken.
fittings for damaged or
loose connections.
6
Pressure gage
Watch pressure gage
Pressure gage does not
reading when motor starts
start and stop motor.
and stops. Motor should
stop when gage reads
190 psi and starts at
165 psi.
7
Safety valve
Test by pulling up on
Safety does not
ring attached to lever
actuate at 200 psi.
on safety valve until
you hear air escape.
8
Cleanliness
Wipe grease and oil
of equipment
from compressor belt
guard, motor, V-belt
and receiver.
3-4
