TM 5-3805-262-20
3-19. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8. NOISY OPERATION OF AIR COMPRESSOR (Cont).
S t e p 3 . ( C o n t ).
Compressed air used for cleaning purpose will not exceed 30 psi. Use
o n l y w i t h e f f e c t i v e c h i p g u a r d i n g a n d p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e nt
( g o g g l e s / s h i e l d , g l o v e s , e t c ) . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d c a u s e s e r i o u s
i n j u r y t o e y e s a n d p o s s i b l e b l i n d n e s s .
If you hurt your eyes or if a
f o r e i g n o b j e c t i s b l o w n i n t o y o u r e y e s , s e e k m e d i c a l a t t e n t i o n
immediately.
a . I f o i l r e t u r n h o s e i s r e s t r i c t e d, flush hose using clean engine
oil and compressed air.
b . I f h o s e i s n o t r e s t r i c t e d , r e i n s t a ll
step 4 below.
Step 4.
Check that air compressor mounting bolts
a. Tighten mounting bolts if loose.
oil return hose and go to
a r e t i g h t .
b. If mounting bolts are tight, go to step 5 below.
Step 5.
Remove air compressor (steps (a) through (k), page 7-88).
Disconnect air compressor outlet hose and inspect hose and fitting
f o r o b s t r u c t i o n ( c a r b o n d e p o s i t s ) .
a. If hose or fitting is obstructed, remove obstructions or replace
hose or fitting (page 7-106). Reconnect outlet hose to air com-
pressor. Reinstall air compressor (steps (b) through (m) page
7-92) .
b. If hose or fitting is not obstructed, complete removal and re-
placement of air compressor (page 7-88).
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