Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF AIR RECEIVER SYSTEM

Section X. MAINTENANCE OF AIR DISCHARGE SYSTEM

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(4) Loosen setscrew (3, figure 4-5) and remove fly-

wheel and key.

When using compressed air for blowing, air hose

(5) Remove rear belt guard.

pressure must not exceed 30 psi, and individuals

(6) Loosen tube nuts (1, figure 4-6) and remove

must wear eye protective equipment.

intercooler tube. Loosen hose nut (2) and remove compres-

c. Installation.

sor discharge hose.

(1) Attach intercooler tube nuts (1, figure 4-6) and

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

compressor discharge hose nut (2).

(2) Install rear belt guard.

(3) Install flywheel (4, figure 4-5) and key (5).

Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts

Tighten setscrew (3).

is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.

(4) Install V-belts (2) and adjust tension bolts to

Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do

obtain belt deflection of 3/4 to 1 inch midway between

not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash

pulleys. Check pulley alignment and tighten compressor

point of solvent is 100F (38C).

mounting bolts (1).

(5) Attach front belt guard (figure 4-3) with nuts

(1) Clean all parts with cleaning solvent, item 5,

and capscrew.

App. D, and dry thoroughly. Blow out all grease and dirt

collected inside the tubes and hose.

Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF AIR RECEIVER SYSTEM

(1) Clean all metal parts with cleaning solvent,

4-21.

Air Receiver Tank Assembly

a. Removal.

item 5, App. D, and dry thoroughly. Clean the glass on the

(1) Release air from the air receiver tank (1, figure

gage with solvent and dry with a lint-free cloth.

4-7) by depressing handle on airhose inflator assembly until

(2) Clean the interior of the air tank with live

air tank gage reads 0 psi.

steam, if available, or with an approved cleaning solvent.

Dry thoroughly.

(2) Remove compressor discharge hose from

unloader valve.

(3) Inspect metal parts for cracks, rust or damaged

(3) Remove the safety valve (4) from the air

threads.

receiver tank.

(4) Inspect the interior and exterior of the tank for

cracks, broken welds, dents or corrosion. Check threaded

(4) Remove the air pressure gage (3), tee joint (10)

surfaces for damaged threads.

and nipples (12).

(5) Remove the unloader valve (2).

(5) Replace defective tank.

c. Installation.

(6) Remove the draincock (5).

(1) Attach the air receiver tank (1, figure 4-7) to

(7) Remove the air receiver tank (1) from the

handtruck (28) by removing bolts.

the handtruck with bolts.

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(2) Install the draincock (5).

(3) Install the unloader valve (2).

(4) Install the air pressure gage (3), tee (10) and

fittings (12)

Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts

(5) Install the safety valve (4).

is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.

(6) Install compressor discharge hose (8).

Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do

not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash

point of solvent is 100F (38C).

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