TM 55-2210-224-34
3-44. AIR COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Cleaning
e. Repair
g. Installation
b.
Disassembly
d.
Inspection
f. Assembly
h. Test
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Material/Parts
Tool kit SC4940-97-CL-E12
Drycleaning solvent (Item 34, Appendix B)
REMOVAL
WARNING
· Whenever the air compressor governor is
removed and installed for any reason, a
stationary locomotive airbrake test (para 2-9)
must be performed to check that the air
compressor governor functions properly in the
brake equipment arrangement. Failure to
perform test may result in injury to personnel.
· Make sure air is drained before removal of the
air compressor governor. Residual air may
escape and cause injury to personnel.
1.
Remove air line fittings (1) and (2). Tag and
disconnect electrical leads (3).
2.
Remove two nuts (4), lockwashers (5), and capscrews
(6). Remove governor (7) from mounting bracket (8).
Remove
adapter (9) and elbow (10) from governor.
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