TM 5-4310-368-14
CHAPTER 6
GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. GENERAL
6-1. SCOPE
These instructions are published for the use of general support maintenance personnel maintaining the Bauer
Model KA15-03-P air compressor. They provide information on the maintenance of the equipment which is
beyond the scope of tools, equipment, personnel, or supplies normally available to using organizations.
Section II. SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
6-2. SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
No special tools and equipment are required for general support maintenance for performing maintenance on the
air compressor engine. One special tool, a valve spanner, is required for removal and installation of certain
compressor valves.
Section III. ENGINE ASSEMBLY
6-3. GENERAL
The engine is a four cylinder, four stroke cycle, spark ignition, reciprocating, piston, air cooled engine. The
cylinders are arranged in two banks of two cylinders per bank. The included angle between the two banks is 900.
6-4.REMOVAL
Remove the engine.
a. Removal
(1) Remove enclosure roof. (Figure 6-1)
(2) Drain engine oil. (Figure 6-2)
(3) Disconnect fuel line at fuel pump. (Figure 6-3)
(4) Disconnect starter cable and ground cable. (Figure 6-4)
(5) Disconnect main wire harness at throttle solenoid, magneto and oil pressure switch.
(6) Remove four engine mounting bolts and nuts.
(7) Remove drive belts for compressor and alternator. (Figure 6-5)
6-1
