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1-14. AIR COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY (Con’t).
(c)
Alternator with built-in voltage regulator.
(d)
Governor control solenoid.
(e)
Air compressor discharge temperature switch which will shut down the air compressor if air compressor
temperature exceeds 240°F (116°C).
(f)
Engine coolant temperature switch set to shut down air compressor unit when coolant temperature exceeds
2100F (990C).
(g)
Engine oil pressure switch provided to shut down air compressor unit when engine oil pressure becomes
insufficient.
When starting the air compressor unit, it is necessary to override or bypass the engine oil
pressure switch by pressing the override button on the instrument panel until oil pressure throughout the
system Is high enough to close the switch and complete the circuit to the governor control solenoid.
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