TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3. MAIN RESERVOIR AIR PRESSURE NOT PROPERLY CONTROLLED.
Step 1. Check to see if cutout cock in governor pipe is closed.
Open cutout cock in governor pipe.
Step 2. Check to see if air compressor valves are leaking.
Disassemble and lap valves and valve seats (para 4-8).
Step 3. Check to see if air compressor governor is sticking.
Disassemble and clean governor (para 3-45).
Step 4. Check to see if air compressor unloader pipe is leaking.
Repair or replace air compressor unloader pipe (para 4-8).
Step 5. Check to see if air compressor unloader valves are sticking.
Disassemble and clean air compressor unloader valves (para 4-8).
4. EQUALIZING RESERVOIR AIR GAGE INDICATES NO PRESSURE OR A LEAK.
Step 1. Check to see if the equalizing reservoir gage or fittings are leaking.
Locate leakage and tighten fittings and/or repair or replace gage (para 3-8).
Step 2. Check to see if gage mounting bracket O-ring is leaking.
Locate leakage and tighten or replace mounting bracket O-ring (para 3-8).
Step 3. Check to see if piping or fittings on pipes 5 and 15 are leaking (para 3-8).
Locate leakage and tighten or replace piping and/or fittings (para 3-8).
Step 4. Check to see if the equalizing reservoir piping or fittings are leaking.
Locate leakage and tighten or replace reservoir, piping, and/or fittings.
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