TM 5-4310-368-14
CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
4-1.
SCOPE
This section covers procedures to be used by organizational maintenance personnel.
4-2.
DESCRIPTION
a. General. The Model KA-15-03-P Air Compressor consists of a reciprocating high pressure compressor coupled to
a gasoline engine by means of a V-belt drive; a fuel tank, instrument panel, air receiver and a compartment
heater, all mounted on a wheel equipped frame and enclosed by a metal shroud.
b. Compressor. The compressor (Fig. 4-1) is a four cylinder, four stage, air cooled unit which is V-belt driven. The
cylinder arrangement is in the form of an "X." The first stage is on the upper half of the compressor and has the
air filter attached. The second stage is on the lower half of the compressor directly opposite the first stage. The
third stage is also on the lower half of the compressor and is next to the second stage. The fourth stage is on the
upper half of the compressor directly opposite the third stage. The compressor will deliver 15 SCFM (standard
cubic feet
Figure 4-1. Compressor
4-1
