TM 5-4310-373-14
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting continued
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
2. TANK PRESSURE IS LOW, PUMPING RATE IS SLOW.
WARNING
Step 1. Inspect muffler element for clogging.
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680,
Clean muffler element by washing in solvent P-D-680 using
used to clean parts is poten-
small brush.
tially dangerous to personnel
and property. Avoid repeated
and prolonged skin contact by
wearing rubber or non-porous
gloves when handling the sol-
vent or material wet with dry-
cleaning solvent. Wash hands
immediately after exposure
with soap and water and use a
Ianolin based skin cream to
prevent skin drying. Do not
use near open flame or exces-
sive heat. Flash point of sol-
vent is 100F (38C). DO not
work with solvent in a closed
room. Be sure there is good
ventilation or the solvent
vapors will build up in the air
and become a poisonous mix-
ture which can cause physical
injury or even death.
Figure 3-3. Air muffler element inspection (See Figure 2-9 )
Wash in suitable solvent using
a soft bristle brush.
Step 2. Check to see that drain cock is closed.
Close drain cock tightly.
Figure 3-4. Compressor unit, belt guard side
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