TM 9-4310-394-13
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COMPRESSOR OIL TROUGH AND ENGINE OIL DRAIN REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Pan, Drain (Appendix B, Item 2)
Material's/Parts Required
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix E, Item 1)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix E, Item 2)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Appendix E, Item 3)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
a.
Removal.
(Refer to Figure 4-12).
(1)
Remove plug (1) from drain adapter (2) and drain oil into drain pan.
(2)
Remove drain adapter (2).
(3)
Remove two screws (3), two flat washers (5), and two lock washers (4).
(4)
Remove compressor oil trough (6) from unit.
b.
Cleaning.
(1)
Remove all build up of dirt, oil, and debris from all surfaces.
WARNING
Serious injury can result in breathing fumes of dry cleaning solvent. Serious injury or
death can result from explosion of fumes from solvent. When using this solvent:
•
Clean parts in a well ventilated area.
•
Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and prolonged exposure of skin to cleaning
solvent. Wash exposed skin thoroughly.
•
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100° F to
138° F (38° C to 59° C).
•
Wear eye protection when blowing solvent from parts. Air pressure should not
exceed 30 psig (2.1 kg/cm2).
(2)
Clean all metallic parts with a clean soft cloth or a medium bristle brush, and cleaning solvent. Be sure
that all gasket adhesive residue is removed if gasket material is being replaced.
(3)
Allow parts to dry.
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