TM 5-4310-376-14
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-37. PREPARATION FOR EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
Use the procedures below when placing the air compressor in storage or moving it to a different
location.
a. Compressor Pump Preparation
(1) All interior surfaces of the unit shall be protected against rust by draining frame oil
and refilling it with a rust inhibiting oil. Operate unit for fifteen minutes. Oil should be fogged
into unit's intake, allowing all internal surfaces to be coated.
When putting unit back into service, replace rust inhibit-
ing oil with conventional lubricating oil.
(2) When unit is shut down, drain air receiver tank of all moisture. Open drain cock counter-
clockwise, allow all moisture to drain and close drain cock.
(3) Tape all openings shut to prevent moisture from entering unit.
b. Engine Assembly Preparation
(1) Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
(2) While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with fresh oil.
(3) While engine is still warm, remove spark plug, pour approximately one ounce (30cc)
of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
(4) Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen
and muffler areas.
c. Entire Unit Preparation
(1) Clean exterior of the unit thoroughly.
(2) Coat all exposed metal surfaces with a film of oil or grease.
(3) Correct all deficiencies or report them to direct support maintenance.
4-38. DISMANTLING FOR SHIPMENT
a. Remove air hose and globe valve, repack in original container or equivalent.
b. Remove mounting hardware that secures air compressor to mounting base.
