TM 5-3895-372-20
AIR SYSTEM.
11-12. AIR VALVES AND HOSES MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
NOTE
Valves are directional. Be sure air flows through them in the correct direction.
Apply liquid teflon to all
threaded joints at installation.
C. INSTALLATION.
5.
Valve, line, or fitting.
Mount in position with mounting
bolts or screws (if applicable).
6.
Attaching valves and
Screw on and tighten.
Be sure hoses are connected
hoses.
to the proper ports.
D. OPERATIONAL CHECK.
7.
Draincocks.
Close.
8.
Female gate valve (7).
Open.
9.
Mixer body.
Start up (see TM 9-2320273-
Be sure chassis pressure is
10 and TM 5-3895372-10).
over 65 psi (448 kPa).
10.
Valve, line, or fitting.
Check for leaks.
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