TM 5-4310-371-14
TABLE 5-1. DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont'd)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before servicing, replacing
or repairing parts of equipment, to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
Release pressure from air receiver and compressor pump before inspection,
performing procedures or disassembly of equipment to avoid personal injury.
Step 1.
Check for worn piston rings.
If piston rings are worn, remove and replace.
Step 2.
Check for defective breather tube or breather tube release valve.
If breather tube or breather tube release valve are
defective, remove and replace.
10. SAFETY VALVE RELEASES AIR BELOW WORKING PRESSURE OF 195 PSI (1350 KPa)
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before performing check(s)
or inspection, to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before servicing, replacing
or repairing parts of equipment to avoid personal injury.
WARNING
Release pressure from air receiver and compressor pump before inspection,
performing procedures or disassembly of equipment to avoid personal injury.
Step 1.
Check to see that safety valve has been mounted to air receiver
properly.
If safety valve has not been mounted properly, or if con-
nection is loose, remount and tighten.
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