2-9.
OPERATION UNDER
a.
P r o t e c t t he
TM 5-4310-372-14
RAIN, SNOW OR HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS.
u n i t w i t h a s h e l t e r , k e e p i n g t h e s h e l t e r ’s
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sides open for ventilation.
b.
M a k e s u r e a l l s u r f a c e s r e q u i r i n g l u b r i c a t i o n a r e c l e an
and dry before applying lubricant.
Lubricate the unit
in accordance with Figure 3-1.
c .
Coat exposed polished or machined metal surfaces with a
s u i t a b l e r u s t p r o o f m a t e r i a l a f t e r f i r s t r e m o v i n g a ny
accumulations of rust.
d.
Open the draincock frequently to blow condensate from
the air receiver tank.
e.
S e r v i c e t h e e n g i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r a i r c l e a n e r s m o re
frequently than then
2-10.
OPERATION IN SALT WATER
a .
W i p e t h e u n i t d r y
the engine.
b.
If the unit’ becomes
operating-under normal conditions.
OR MUDDY AREAS.
a t f r e q u e n t i n t e r v a l s , p a r t i c u l a r ly
encrusted with salt or mud, wash it
w i t h f r e s h w a t e r ,
t a k i n g c a r e
not to damage the
electrical system with water.
c .
M a k e s u r e a l l s u r f a c e s r e q u i r i n g l u b r i c a t i o n a r e c l e an
and dry before applying lubricant. . Lubricate the unit
in accordance with Figure 3-1.
d .
Coat exposed polished or machined metal surfaces with a
s u i t a b l e r u s t p r o o f m a t e r i a l a f t e r f i r s t r e m o v i n g a ny
accumulation of rust.
2-11.
OPERATION AT HIGH ALTITUDES.
T h e a i r
c o m p r e s s o r
i s d e s i g n e d t o o p e r a t e e f f i c i e n t l y a t
e l e v a t i o n s o f u p t o 5 , 0 0 0 f e e t . T h e r e w i l l b e a r e d u c t i o n in
e f f i c i e n c y b e c a u s e o f t h e r a r e f i e d a ir
found at higher altitudes.
This is a normal condition that cannot be prevented.
2-12.
FORDING .
Due to the equipments configuration,
and the inherent design of
the compressor and engine, this unit is not suitable for fording.
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