TM 5-4310-387-14
4-16. Air Compressor.
This task covers:
a.
Test
b.
Service
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
General Mechanic's Tool Kit (NSN 5180-00-177-7033)
Lubricating Oil (Item 17, Appendix E)
Multigas Detector Kit (NSN 6665-00-567-0221)
Rags, Wiping (Item 19, Appendix E)
Preformed Packing
a. Test.
(1) Start and operate compressor (para. 2-12).
(2) Test air output of compressor with detector kit.
(3) Compare results of test with specifications in FM 20-11-1 Air Purity Standards.
(4) Shut down air compressor (para. 2-12).
b. Service. (figure 4-4)
(1) Remove drain plug (1) and drain compressor oil into suitable container.
(2) Install drain plug (1).
(3) Remove filler tube plug (2) and preformed packing (3).
(4) Fill compressor (4) with oil until oil level reaches mark on dipstick (5). Refer to table 3-1 for proper grade
viscosity of compressor oil.
(5) Install filler tube plug (2) and preformed packing (3).
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