TM 5-3805-262-20
7-3. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
g. Air Compressor Assembly (cont).
(3) Air Compressor Governor.
T h i s t a s k c o v e r s r e m o v a l , i n s t a l l a t i o n , a d j u s t-
ment, and testing of air compressor governor.
Test governor whenever you install a
new governor or when you suspect it is malfunctioning.
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
Socket wrench set, 3/8 inch drive
Fixed open end wrench set
Screwdriver
Pressure gage, zero to 150 psi
Street tee, 1/4 NPTF (FSCM 10988 PN 221-1691)
MATERIALS/PARTS: Detergent (Appendix C, item 3)
NOTE
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Engine right side panels removed (page 9-14) and
alcohol evaporator line and fitting disconnected from governor (page
7-117).
REMOVAL (SHEET 1 OF 2)
Relieve all air pressure before working on air system. Failure to do so
c o u l d r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s i n j u r y .
If you are injured obtain medical aid
immediately.
(a) Open drain valve in bottom of air reservoir to relieve air pressure.
(b) Disconnect air hose (1) from t ee
( 2 ) i n s t a l l e d a t t o p o f a i r r e s e r v o i r .
( c ) A t a i r c o m p r e s s o r,
loosen and disconnect air hose (3) from governor
p o r t .
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