TM 5-4310-451-14
Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
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Page
Number
Paragraph Title
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1-12
General.....................................................................................................................
1-12
1-13
Engine ......................................................................................................................
1-13
1-14
Air Compressor Assembly........................................................................................
1-13
1-12. GENERAL.
a.
The air compressor is driven by a liquid-cooled diesel engine.
b.
The engine (1) and air compressor assembly (2) are constructed as an integral unit; the air compressor is
direct-driven from the engine. The engine and air compressor are enclosed in a housing and carried on a common
trailer.
c.
The air compressor unit must be level to the ground within 15° when operating at a work site.
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