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Section Il. TROUBLESHOOTING
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may
3-4. GENERAL.
occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective
actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not
a. This section contains troubleshooting information
corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your
for locating and correcting most of the operating
supervisor.
troubles which may develop in the air compressor.
Each malfunction for an individual component,
unit, or system is followed by a list of tests or in-
spections which will help you to determine cor-
rective actions to take. You should perform the
3-5. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING. Perform
tests/inspections and corrective actions in the
troubleshooting functions in accordance with table 3-1.
order listed.
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
ENGINE
1. ENGINE FAILS TO START.
Step 1. Inspect for lack of fuel in fuel tank.
Fill fuel tank.
Step 2. Check that engine ignition switch is switched to on.
Turn ignition switch on.
Step 3. Inspect fuel tank strainer for signs of dirt or grime which could pass into fuel lines.
a. Unscrew fuel tank cap and remove cap and gasket (l).
b. Lift out tank strainer (2) taking care that any particles in the strainer are not dislodged and
allowed to fall into the tank. Service fuel tank strainer.
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