TM9-4310-396-13
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I
Description and use of operator's controls and indicators ..........................................
2-1
2-1
General .......................................................................................................................
2-1
2-2
Operator's controls ............................. .........................................................................
2-2
Section II
Operator preventive maintenance checks and services................................................
2-6
2-3
Introduction. .................................................................................................................
2-6
2-3
Operator/Crew PMCS Table 2-3 ..................................................................................
2-10
Section III
Operation under usual conditions ..................... ..........................................................
2-24
2-4
Assembly and preparation for use ..................... ..........................................................
2-24
2-5
Initial adjustments and checks ....................................................................................
2-26
2-6
Operating procedures ..................................................................................................
2-26
2-7
Decals and instruction plates .......................................................................................
2-31
2-8
Operating auxiliary equipment .....................................................................................
2-34
2-9
Preparation for movement ...........................................................................................
2-35
Section IV
Operation under unusual conditions ................... .........................................................
2-38
2-10
General .......................................................................................................................
2-38
2-11
Extreme cold conditions .......................... ....................................................................
2-38
2-12
Dusty or sandy areas ...................................................................................................
2-40
2-13
Extreme hot conditions ................................................................................................
2-41
2-14
Emergency conditions ........................... ......................................................................
2-41
2-15
Nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) decontamination procedures ........................
2-42
Section I - DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
2-1 GENERAL.
This model of air compressor is designed for a variety of uses and for operation under a wide range of climatic
conditions. Its primary use is for support of ground operating equipment such as pumping up tires and to power small air
tools.
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