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2-14. DURING OPERATION.
a.
Perform all During (D) PMCS. Become familiar with the normal operation of the compressor unit and with the
readings on the indicators, Damage to the equipment, expensive repairs, and downtime can be avoided by an alert
operator who can detect a problem in its early stages and help organizational maintenance correct it before it becomes a
more serious problem.
CAUTION
Care must be taken to prevent air in
fuel system. Never allow fuel tank to
run dry. Air in fuel system will cause
engine power loss, rough running, or
engine to stall and not restart. If
engine stalls and will not restart,
notify
your
supervisor
to
have
organizational
maintenance
bleed
fuel system.
b.
The compressor unit is equipped with a belt
break switch (2) that will stop the engine if an engine V-
belt (1) breaks. If the engine stops, check the engine V-
belts. If a V-belt is broken, notify your supervisor.
2-15. COUPLING UNIT TO TOWING VEHICLE.
WARNING
The 5-Ton Series trucks are the only
vehicles
authorized
to
tow
the
compressor
unit.
Unauthorized
vehicles
may
shear
drawbar
mounting bolts, allowing unit to
disengage
from
towing
vehicle
resulting in injury or death to
personnel.
NOTE
Before compressor unit is towed,
ensure that Before (B) PMCS have
been performed.
a.
Raise
both
rear
leveling
jacks
(2)
with
handcrank (3). Remove locking pins (1) and place rear
leveling jacks in travel position. Insert locking pins to
lock rear leveling jacks in position.
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