TM 5-3805-262-20
3-19. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
7. AIR COMPRESSOR FAILS TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE (Cont).
Step 5.
Test air compressor governor (page 7-101).
a. If governor does not test okay, replace (page 7-98).
b. If governor tests okay, go to step 6 below.
Step 6.
Remove air compressor (steps (a) through (k), page 7-88).
Remove two capscrews and lock washers, then remove inlet port and
i n l e t s c r e e n.
Check inlet screen for clogged condition.
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
v a p o r s .
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. 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 com-
pressor (steps (b) through (m), page 7-92).
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