TM 5-4310-372-14TABLE 4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING - continued-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --Malfunction6. COMPRESSOR OVERHEATS7 .Step 1.Step 2.Step 3.Step 4 .Step 5.Step 6.C h e c k for low oil level and quality of oil.Add oil or change as necessary.C h e c k for dirt in intercooler or cylinder fins.Remove dirt.Check that compressor is getting adequatev e n t i l a t i o n .Move compressor to a site where air cancirculate, or otherwise improve ventilation.Check for clogged air intake filters.R e p l a c e i n t a k e f i l t e r s.Check intake and exhaust valves.Clean or replace valves (paragraph 4-25).Check for the proper functioning of the unloadervalve.Air should be blowing out of the mufflerfreely when tank pressure exceeds 195 psi +/-5 psi.a.Unscrew the muffler and blow out any dirtwith compressed air.b.Reinstall the muffler.EXCESSIVE COMPRESSOR OIL CONSUMPTION.Step 1.Check for incorrect or inferior grade of compressoro i l .Replace compressor crankcase oil.a.Position suitable container beneathcompressor crankcase drain pipe andremove plug (1) from pipe.4-11
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