PS Magazine - MAY 1977
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 294
MAY 1977
You can Clean the filter while it's
still o_n its retaining plug. The only
time you have to take it off is to replace
it.
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Blow compressed air through ±he
filter to get the dirt out, then clean the
filter with dry-cleaning solvent. Never
use mineral spirits paint thinner .
..
it's too dangerous.
If the filter is shot, get a new one,
NSN 2520²00-184³9707. You'll also
need a new gasket, NSN 5 330-00-446-
8791.
Before you put the gasket on´ lUbE it
With a dab of MIL-S³8660 silicone
compound. That comes as NSN 6850-
00µ880-7616 for An ¶·oz tUbE.
surface and to the cover and housing
¸
sealing surfaces. In addition to the 8-
oz tube as NSN 6850³00-880-7616,
you can get it in the 10-lb pail as NSN
6850-00-295-7685. The ¹³ring is part
of the new chemical dryer filter kit
NSN 4440-00³117³0259.
º»th cupola power, turret power
The air intake filter assembly is and master switches all
OFF,
and
often overlooked
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2
flared
asÇeß½ÃÁes and take oàá the 2 filter
elements. Itâs a good idea to cap the
oPen air lÁnes to keep down moisture
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tHe FÁÃtersÜ
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system bleeã valveä check tHe small air
storage bottle. åook for loose fittÁÀgs,
mounting
hardware
and
damaged
tubÂÀgæ çeplace or adjust as necessary.
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aÚd tubing on all of the closed breeCh
scavenge system and replace or repaÁr
as needed.
ºash filters with soap or sudsing
detergent and warm water. çinsE in
clear water. Stand filters on a cleaÀ,
dry cloth and air dry. You never use
pressurized Air to dry these filters.
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