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b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean the V-belts with a clean dry cloth, taking
moving screws.
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
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts
care to remove all dirt, grease and oil.
is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.
(2) Inspect the V-belts for cuts, fraying and wear.
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do
(3) Replace worn or damaged V-belts.
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
NOTE
point of solvent is 100F (38C).
(4) Clean all other parts with cleaning solvent,
Always replace the V-belts in matched set of two.
item 5, App. D.
C.
Installation and Adjustment.
(5) Inspect the flywheel pulley for chips and
(1) Lubricate beneath compressor pump
cracks.
base with clean, thin layer of general-purpose
(6) Inspect the key for chips, burrs and snug fit.
grease.
(7) Replace any defective parts.
(2) Install V-belts, and insert prying tool
(8) Inspect the V-belt guard and mounting brackets
for dents, cracks or other damage. Straighten minor dents
between compressor pump housing and ad-
and bends in the guard and brackets.
justing belt plate.
(9) Inspect all attaching hardware for damaged
(3) Adjust bolts to obtain deflection of
threads. Replace damaged attaching hardware and replace
3/4-inch to 1-inch midway between pulleys.
an unserviceable guard, bracket or other defective part.
(4) Tighten adjustment bolts to maintain
(10) Blowout all grease and dirt collected inside
belt tension, and tighten compressor mount-
the tubes.
ing bolts.
(5) Attach front belt guard (figure 4-3)
using screws.
When using compressed air for blowing, air hose
pressure must not exceed 30 psi, and individuals
Flywheel Pulley
4-15.
must wear eye protective equipment.
a. Removal.
(11) Inspect the tubes for dents, holes and cracks.
Replace a defective tube.
Do not operate the air compressor with the belt
c. Installation.
guard removed.
(1) Place compressor on handtruck and install
nuts (3, figure 4-6). Attach compressor discharge hose
tube nut (2).
moving screws.
(2) Install rear belt guard.
tension bolts to release tension on belts. Remove belts (2).
key (5). Tighten setscrew (3).
(3) Loosen setscrew (3) and remove flywheel pul-
(4) Install V-belts (2) and adjust tension to obtain
ley (4) and key (5).
belt deflection of 3/4 to 1 inch midway between pulleys.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
Tighten compressor mounting bolts (1).
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts
4-14.
Drive Belts
is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.
a. Removal.
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
point of solvent is 100F (38C).
Do not operate the air compressor with the
belt guard removed.
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