TM 5-4310-371-14
CHAPTER 3
OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before servicing, replacing,
or repairing parts of equipment, to avoid personal injury.
NOTE
Drain compressor pump oil only when compressor unit has operated for an hour
or more.
3-1. COMPRESSOR PUMP LUBRICATION.
a. Remove oil drain cap by turning it counter clockwise. (See figure 3-1.)
b. When oil stops running out, oil has been drained.
c. Replace oil drain cap and tighten. (See figure 3-1.)
d. Remove oil filler plug by turning it counter clockwise. (See figure 3-1.)
e. Fill crankcase until oil level reaches proper level as shown on the Visible Sight Oil Level Gage in Figure 3-1. (Do
not overfill.)
f. Use MIL-L-12104, single weight oil-(See figure 3-1 (Lubrication Chart) for proper grade of oil.)
g. Replace oil filler plug and tighten. (Figure 3-1.)
3-2. MOTOR LUBRICATION WARNING
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before servicing, replacing,
or repairing parts of equipment, to avoid personal injury.
a. The motor has sufficient grease to last indefinitely under usual operating conditions.
3-1
