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b. Cleaning and Inspection.
moving screws.
(1) Clean the V-belts with a clean dry cloth, taking
care to remove all dirt, grease and oil.
(2) Inspect the V-belts for cuts, fraying and wear.
tension bolts to release tension on V-belts. Remove
(3) Replace worn or damaged V-belts.
V-belts (2).
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean the V-belts with a clean dry cloth, taking
care to remove all dirt, grease and oil.
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts
(2) Inspect the V-belts for cuts, fraying and wear.
is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.
(3) Replace worn or damaged V-belts.
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
NOTE
point of solvent is 100F (38C).
Always replace the V-belts in matched set of two.
(4) Clean all other parts with cleaning solvent,
c. Installation and Adjustment.
item 5, App. D.
(1) Install V-belts and adjust tension bolts to obtain
(5) Inspect the flywheel pulley for chips and
belt deflection of 3/4 to 1 inch midway between pulleys.
cracks.
Tighten compressor mounting bolts.
(6) Inspect the key for chips, burrs and snug fit.
(7) Replace any defective parts.
(8) Inspect the V-belt guard and mounting brackets
Flywheel Pulley
for dents, cracks or other damage. Straighten minor dents
a. Removal.
and bends in the guard and brackets.
(9) Inspect all attaching hardware for damaged
threads. Replace damaged attaching hardware and replace
Do not operate the air compressor with the belt
an unserviceable guard, bracket or other defective part.
guard removed.
(10) Blow out all grease and dirt collected inside
the tubes.
moving screws.
tension bolts to release tension on belts. Remove belts (2).
When using compressed air for blowing, air hose
(3) Loosen setscrew (3) and remove flywheel pul-
pressure must not exceed 30 psi, and individuals
ley (4) and key (5).
must wear eye protective equipment.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(11) Inspect the tubes for dents, holes and cracks.
Replace a defective tube.
c. Installation.
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts
(1) Place compressor on handtruck and install
is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.
nuts (3, figure 4-6). Attach compressor discharge hose
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do
tube nut (2).
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
(2) Install rear belt guard.
point of solvent is 100F (38C).
key (5). Tighten setscrew (3).
(1) Clean all parts with cleaning solvent, item 5,
(4) Install V-belts (2) and adjust tension to obtain
App. D.
belt deflection of 3/4 to 1 inch midway between pulleys.
(2) Inspect the flywheel pulley for chips and cracks.
Tighten compressor mounting bolts (1).
(3) Inspect the key for chips, burrs and snug fit.
(4) Replace any defective parts.
c. Installation.
Drive Belts
key (5). Tighten setscrew (3).
a. Removal.
(2) Install V-belts (2) and adjust tension bolts to
obtain belt deflection of 3/4 to 1 inch midway between
pulleys. Tighten compressor mounting bolts (1).
Do not operate the air compressor with the
belt guard removed.
