CHAPTER 4
COMPRESSOR UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
4-1. CHAPTER OVERVIEW. This chapter contains main-
tenance information applicable to the compressor unit as a
whole.
Section 1. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
4-2. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. For au-
4-4, SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS. Spares and repair
thorized common tools and equipment refer to the Modi-
parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts and spe-
fied Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) appli-
cial tools list covering organizational DS and GS mainte-
cable to your unit.
nance for this equipment (TM 5-4310-367-24P)..
4-3. SPECIAL TOOLS. No special tools are required to
service or repair the air compressor.
Section Il. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
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ADD OIL UNTIL LEVEL
4-5. SITE AND SHELTER REQUIREMENTS. The
air compressor unit is designed for mobile use in the
COMES UP TO FULL MARK ON GAGE
field.
Protect the compressor from water, excessive dirt and cor-
rosive atmospheres.
Run the compressor in an area that receives adequate ven-
tilation to prevent it from overheating.
4-6. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT. The compressor is
shipped without oil in the crankcase. Before start-up, fill
the crankcase with 1 pint (,51) of oil or up to the full mark
on the level gage.
Air
Oil Type
Temperature
OE/HDO 30
Above 32F
(0C)
Before start-up, turn the flywheel over a few revolutions by
OE/HDO 10
0F to 40F
hand to make sure that there aren't any obstructions any-
(-18C to 4C)
where in the unit.
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