TM 5-4310-373-14
This task covers:
The inspection and cleaning of all components in the compressor.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition:
Tools:
Compressor disassembled
Compressed air
Materials/Parts:
Clean lint-free rag
Piston rings
Personnel Required:
Approximate Time Required (minutes):
30
1 Mechanic
REMARKS
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
Replace if necessary.
Inspect for cracks, broken
1. Cylinder
cooling fins, scored cylinders.
Replace if necessary.
Inspect for cracks, broken
2. Pistons
ring lands or scoring.
NOTE
Replace with new piston rings.
3. Piston rings
Used piston rings should not
be used as they will not seat
themselves in the cylinder
bore in the same position as
they originally were in.
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