GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Section I. ENGINE
10-1 . General
10-2. Engine
The engine is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, over-
graph 3-41 for removal and installation in-
head valve, gasoline type which operates the
compressor on the lubricating unit.
structions.
b. Repair. Refer to TM 5-2805-203-14 for
engine repair instruction.
Section Il. TRAILER FRAME, BASE SKID, AXLE ASSEMBLY
AND ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY
(2) Check bearing and oil seal seats for
10-3. General
roughness. Check threads on spindle for wear
This section covers specific repair instructions
or damage. Using fine file, file off burrs, or
for the trailer frame, the axle assembly, the
hand chase if necessary. Check axle beam and
base skid and the enclosure assembly.
spindles. Indications of bent spindles are: bear-
ings which cannot be adjusted properly and
10-4. Trailer Frame
extremely uneven wear of brake linings and
tires. Spindles that are bent, but not cracked,
remove the trailer frame.
can be straightened.
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(1) Clean the frame assembly with an ap-
installation of the trailer axle.
proved cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
10-6. Enclosure
(2) Inspect the frame for cracks, breaks,
broken welds, and other damage.
(3) Straighten minor bends and reweld
enclosure removal.
broken welds.
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(4) Replace a frame which is damaged
(1) Clean all parts with an approved
beyond repair.
cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect enclosure for dents cracks, or
install trailer frame.
broken welds.
10-5. Axle Assembly
(3) Reweld broken welds, and straighten
dents.
axle removal.
(4) Replace defective or damaged hinge
pins.
b. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(1) Clean dirt and grease from all parts
installation of the enclosure.
using an approved cleaning solvent.
