TM 9-4310-394-13
4-32. FILTER ASSEMBLY, OIL FILLER/BREATHER, AND SIGHT GLASS REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Inspection
c.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Material's/Parts Required
Filter element, 019-0139 (Appendix H, Item 9)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
Oil drained from compressor (see LO 9-4310-394-12).
a.
Removal. (Refer to Figure 4-22).
(1) Remove two screws (1), filter cover (2), filter element (3), and filter holder (4) from compressor (5). Discard filter
element.
(2) Remove oil filler/breather (6) and O-ring (7) from compressor (5).
(3) Remove sight glass (8) and gasket (9) from compressor (5).
b.
Inspection.
(1) Inspect all metal parts for cracks, corrosion, or broken fittings.
(2) Inspect filter element for debris and clogging.
(3) Check sight glass for cracked plastic.
c.
Installation.
(1) Install gasket (9) and sight glass (8) into compressor (5).
(2) Install O-ring (7) and oil filler/breather (6) into compressor (5).
(3) Install filter holder (4), new filter element (3), filter cover (2), and two screws (1).
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