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Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
3-3. GENERAL
This section contains troubleshooting procedures for the operator. When the operator can't perform the procedure, he is
referred to the proper level of maintenance.
3-4. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
The table lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the operation or maintenance of the air compressor or
its components. You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If a malfunction
is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
COMPRESSOR UNIT
1. ELECTRIC MOTOR WON'T START
Step 1.
See if main power switch is on.
Turn on main power.
Step 2.
Check if overload condition has opened the overload relay.
Push RESET button on starter box.
3-2 Change 1
