TM 5-4310-372-14
Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-6. GENERAL.
Instructions in this section are published for the
i n f o r m a t i o n a n d g u i d a n c e o f t h e o p e r a t o r i n p r o p e r ly
maintaining the air compressor unit.
3-7.
BELT GUARD, V-BELTS AND PULLEY.
a .
Inspect the belt guard for dents, cracks, or other
damage.
Straighten minor dents and bends in the guard.
b.
Inspect all attaching hardware for tightness.
c .
Inspect the V-belts for cuts, fraying, wear,
alignment and tension.
d . Inspect the pulley for cracks or looseness.
e.
Inspect the compressor flywheel for cracks or looseness.
3-8.
FUEL TANK, LINES AND FITTINGS.
a. Check all fittings for leaks and tighten if necessary.
b.
Check cap gasket for leaks “and replace if necessary.
c.
if leak is found in fuel tank, drain tank immediately
and report to organizational support maintenance.
d.
Clean fuel tank strainer.
e . C l e a n f u e l f i l t e r s t r a i n e r .
3-9.
CAPACITY CONTROL SYSTEM.
a.
I n s p e c t a l l f i t t i n g s f o r t i g h t n e s s .
b.
Verify proper operation of the unloader valve.
3-10. COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY.
a .
I n s p e c t , c l e a n a n d / o r r e p l a c e i n l e t a i r f i l t e r.
b.
Inspect and clean intercooler and cylinder fins.
c .
Inspect oil level.
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