TM 5-4310-373-14
Table 4-2. Troubleshooting continued
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
COMPRESSOR
6. COMPRESSOR DOES NOT PUT OUT ENOUGH AIR.
Step 1. Check if the 2 belts (1) are loose.
Tighten belts (para 4-27).
Figure 4-15. Belt tension
Figure 4-16. Belt guard and drive system
7. BELTS WEAR TOO FAST.
Step 1. Check if the 2 belts (1) are loose.
Tighten belts (para 4-27).
Step 2. Check if drive pulley (2) and flywheel (3) are out of alinement.
Aline (para 4-29 thru 4-33).
8. EXCESSIVE COMPRESSOR OIL CONSUMPTION.
Step 1. If unit is new, oil consumption may be high until rings seat.
Wait for rings to seat, then recheck oil consumption.
Notify direct support if oil consumption continues to be high.
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