TM 9-4310-394-13CHAPTER 3OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSSection I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS3-1. GENERAL. Refer to Lubrication Order LO 9-4310-394-12 for the for proper lubrication procedures.Section II. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES3-2. INTRODUCTION. This section contains troubleshooting information for locating and correcting most of theoperating troubles which may develop in the air compressor unit. Each malfunction for an individual component, unit, orsystem is followed by a list of tests or inspections which will help you to determine corrective actions to take. You shouldperform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If amalfunction is not listed, or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.Table 3-1 lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the operation or maintenance of the I aircompressor unit or its components. You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.3-3. MALFUNCTION INDEX.MALFUNCTIONPAGE NO.STARTING HANDLE FAILS TO PULL ...........................................................................................3-2STARTING HANDLE PULLS BUT ENGINE FAILS TO START ......................................................3-2UNEVEN RUNNING OR FREQUENT STALLING...........................................................................3-2LACK OF POWER ........................................................................................................................3-2ENGINE STOPS RUNNING ...........................................................................................................3-3AIR PRESSURE VOLUME IS TOO LOW .......................................................................................3-33-4. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING. Refer to Table 3-1 for the operator troubleshooting procedures authorized forthe air compressor unit.3-1
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