TM9-4310-396-134-9.4AirCompressorAssemblyMaintenance. The best way to maintain the air compressor assembly is toinspect on a regular basis so minor faults can be discovered and corrected before they result in seriousdamage, failure, or injury. This section contains systematic instructions for inspection, adjustment, andcorrection of the compressor components to avoid costly repairs or major breakdowns.4-9.4.1Shortcomings.Report shortcomings on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenanceworksheet, immediately after the PMCS and before taking corrective action. They will also be reported in theequipment log.4-9.4.2 Troubleshoot.If something does not work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in your manual ornotify your supervisor.4-9.4.3OrderYourPreventiveMaintenance. Always do your PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE in the sameorder.4-9.4.4Repairs/Adjustments. If anything looks wrong and you can not fix it, write in on your DA Form2404. If you find something seriously wrong, report it to your supervisor RIGHT NOW.4-9.4.5Tools.When you do your PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, take along the tools you will need tomake all the checks. Take along a wiping rag (Appendix E, item 3). You will always need at least one.4-9.4.6CleanWorkArea.Keep work areas clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and maycover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (Appendix E, item2) on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic material.4-9.4.7Hardware/Welds/ElectricalConnections.Check bolts, nuts, and screws for obvious looseness,missing, bent, or broken condition. You cannot try them all with a tool, of course, but look for chipped paint,bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you find one you think is loose, tighten it or report it to yoursupervisor if you cannot tighten it. Look at welds for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts arewelded together. If you find a bad weld, report it to your supervisor. Look at electrical wiring for cracked orbroken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken connections. Make sure wires are in good shape.4-9.5UnitPMCSTable. Refer to Table 4-1 for Unit preventive maintenance checks.4-6
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