TM 5-3805-262-20
3-19. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4. AIR PRESSURE BUILDS UP SLOWLY (Cont).
S t e p 6 . ( C o n t ).
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is toxic and flammable.
W e a r p r o t e c t i v e g o g g l e s a n d g l o v e s a n d u s e o n l y i n a w e l l v e n t i l a t ed
a r e a . A v o i d c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n , e y e s a n d c l o t h e s a n d d o n ’ t b r e a t h e
vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don’t smoke
when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you be-
c o m e d i z z y w h i l e u s i n g c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t , g e t f r e s h a i r a n d m e d i c a l
a t t e n t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y .
If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush
with large amounts of water.
I f c o n t a c t w i t h e y e s i s m a d e , w a s h e y es
with water and get medical aid immediately.
a .
b .
If inlet screen is clogged, clean using cleaning solvent P-D680.
Dry using clean cloth. Reinstall inlet screen and inlet port and
secure using two lock washers and capscrews. Reinstall air
compressor (steps (b) through (m) page 7-92).
I f i n l e t s c r e e n i s n o t c l o g g e d , r e i n s t a l l i n l e t s c r e e n a n d i n l et
port and secure using two lock washers and capscrews. Go to step
7 below.
Step 7.
Disconnect air compressor outlet hose
for obstruction (carbon deposits).
a . I f h o s e o r f i t t i n g i s o b s t r u c t e d,
hose or fitting. Reconnect outlet
and inspect hose and fitting
remove obstructions or replace
hose to air compressor.
Reinstall air compressor (steps (b) through (m) page 7-92).
b. If hose or fitting is not obstructed, complete removal and
replacement of air compressor (page 7-88).
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