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b. Cleaning.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
WARNING
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used
to
clean
parts
is
potentially
to
clean
parts
is
potentially
dangerous
to
personnel
and
dangerous
to
personnel
and
property. Use in a well ventilated
property. Use in a well ventilated
area as the fumes are dangerous if
area as the fumes are dangerous if
inhaled.
Avoid repeated and
inhaled.
Avoid repeated and
prolonged skin contact. Do not use
prolonged skin contact. Do not use
near open flame or excessive heat.
near open flame or excessive heat.
Flash point of solvent is 100F. -
Flash point of solvent is 100 F. - 138
138 F. (38 C. - 59 C.).
F. (38 C. - 59 C.).
(1) Use a cloth dampened in cleaning solvent,
(1) Use a rag which has been dampened in
P-D-680, to remove oil and dust from the belts.
cleaning solvent, P-D-680, to wipe off the filter muffler.
(2) If the belts have become saturated with oil
and dirt, notify organizational maintenance.
missing parts. If damage or missing parts are found,
notify organizational maintenance.
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Air Compressor.
(3) Service the filter muffler as follows:
a. General. The compressor unit must be kept
clean and lubricated at all times. If the compressor is
allowed to become dirty it will run hot. Excessive heat
will consume the compressor oil. Low oil causes the
(b) Remove cover lower (2).
rings to wear, or cylinder scoring. Therefore, frequent
inspections are necessary.
(c) Remove plate (6).
b. Inspection.
(d) Remove element (4).
(1) Visually
inspect
relief
valve
signs
of
(e) Remove screen (3).
leaking.
(4) Reassemble
the
air
filter
muffler
as
(2) Check safety relief valve signs of leaking.
follows:
(3) Listen for excessive start-stop cycling.
(4) Listen carefully for a knock or rattle that
(b) Install the plate on the T-stud (9).
might indicate internal damage.
(c) Install cover lower (2) on the T-stud
(5) If any of the troubles listed in paragraphs
and secure with wingnut (1).
3, 4, and 5 are found, notify organizational maintenance.
3-12.
Air Receiver.
3-11.
Air Intake Muffler.
a. General. The air receiver stores compressed
a. General. The air intake muffler is designed to
air at a pressure between 165 and 190 psi, (11.60 and
clean the air entering the first stage cylinder. Should the
13.36 kgs per sq cm). Compressed air, moving from first
operating area be exceptionally dusty, the muffler must
stage to second stage of the compressor through the
be serviced more frequently. A clogged intake muffler
intercooler tube, then through the aftercooler tube to the
reduces the efficiency of the compressor.
air receiver tank, carries moisture (condensate) into the
receiver. Frequent inspection and service is necessary.
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