TM 5-4310-452-14
4-10. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX.
Troubleshooting
Procedure
Page
MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
COMPRESSOR
Air discharge pressure too low....................................................................................................
4-13
Blowdown valve operates erratically...........................................................................................
4-12
Compressor air unsuitable for sandblasting (excessive oil in air outlet).......................................
4-13
Excessive oil carryover ..............................................................................................................
4-12
Excessive vibration ....................................................................................................................
4-14
Oil:
Blows back into compressor air cleaner ...............................................................................
4-13
Consumption too high ..........................................................................................................
4-13
Safety relief valve relieves .........................................................................................................
4-14
Start pressure too high ...............................................................................................................
4-14
Unit will not unload .....................................................................................................................
4-14
ENGINE
Difficult to start/performs poorly ................................................................................................
4-11
Exhaust smokes excessively .....................................................................................................
4-11
Surges when running .................................................................................................................
4-12
Turns off prematurely ................................................................................................................
4-11
Vibrates excessively ..................................................................................................................
4-11
Will not:
Run at correct speed............................................................................................................
4-12
Start ....................................................................................................................................
4-11
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Ammeter:
Indicates constant "charge" condition with engine idling ......................................................
4-17
Indicates no/low "charge" condition with engine idling .......................................................... 4-16
Engine:
Cranks, but will not start ......................................................................................................
4-16
Cranks slowly ......................................................................................................................
4-15
Will not crank ......................................................................................................................
4-15
4-10