TM 5-4310-380-13
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-4.
AIR COMPRESSOR START-UP.
WARNING
Wear goggles while draining the
tank. Keep all parts of your body
away from drain cock.
a.
Refer to Figure 2-4. Open the drain cock (1)
and allow all moisture to drain from air receiver tank.
b.
Close the drain cock (1).
Figure 2-4. Air Tank Draining.
c.
Refer to Figure 2-5. Turn the motor starter box
off/auto switch (1) to "auto" to start the motor.
Figure 2-5. Motor Start-Up.
d.
Refer to Figure 2-6. To open the air receiver
tank air shut-off valve (1) turn counter-clockwise and
allow the air to enter the flexible hose.
Figure 2-6. Air Shut-Off Valve Opening.
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