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CHAPTER 10
AIR RECEIVER AND AIR DISCHARGE SYSTEM
10-1. CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter covers maintenance of air receiver and air discharge system.
The air receiver and discharge system
consists of:
Air tank.
Check valve.
Pressure gage.
Drain cock.
Air hose.
Inflator gage.
Section I. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
10-2. GENERAL
The main problem with the air receiver and discharge system is air leakage. You can find leaks by putting soap solution
in the area of the suspected leak. If the leak can't be stopped by tightening fittings, replace the part. Use sealing tape on
pipe fittings to get a good seal. Do not use sealing tape on hose fittings which are self-sealing.
10-3. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
The troubleshooting chart has three headings:
MALFUNCTION. Malfunctions listed are the ones most likely to happen. Not all possible malfunctions can be
foreseen and listed.
TEST OR INSPECTION. Tests or inspections are listed to help you find the cause of the malfunctions. The
tests that are easiest to do are listed first. The tests that are hardest to do are listed last.
CORRECTIVE ACTION. Corrective actions are listed to help you eliminate the malfunction. Where the
corrective action is too complicated to be listed in full detail, the paragraph number of the detailed procedure is
given in parentheses.
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