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Preparation for Movement - continued.
f.
Lift the air compressor and accessories on a
Drain fuel tank into a suitable container.
d.
suitable carrier and block and tie it down.
e.
Remove the air hose assembly from the air
receiver tank. Cover the hose connector in
Move the air compressor to a new worksite.
the air receiver tank.
9.
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-7. Operation in Extreme Cold (Below OoF
d.
Keep all fuel tanks and storage containers
filled with fuel to prevent formation of ice
(-18C))
crystals from the freezing of condensate.
a.
Locate the air compressor in a shed or build-
Such crystals will clog fuel lines and car-
ing whenever possible. If the unit is operated
buretor jets. Use filter paper, chamois, or
outdoors, protect it from prevailing winds
other type strainer when filling the fuel
and cover it with a tarpaulin when not in
tank or transferring fuel from one container
use.
to another.
b.
Lubricate the air compressor in accordance
with figure 3-1.
WARNING: Always provide a metallic
contact between the fuel container and the
C.
Avoid excessive handling, kinking, and sharp
fuel tank. This will prevent a spark from
bending of the air hose, which will become
being generated as the gasoline flows over
metallic surfaces.
brittle at low temperature.
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