AIR PRESSURE DOES NOT BUILD TO NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE (ABOVE 80 PSI [552 KPA])
ACCORDING TO GAUGES - Continued
STEP
1.
ARE AIR LINES OR FITTINGS LEAKING?
a.
Start engine.
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Sec.
Gage
Primary
Gage
Primary (lower)
Air Gauge Port
Treadle
Valve
Spring Brake
Air Reservoir
Primary - Upper
Tank
Wet Tank
Secondary - Lower
Tank
Figure 1.
Air Supply System.
b.
Listen and locate air leaks. Refer to point to point schematics.
CONDITION/INDICATION
ARE AIR LINES OR FITTINGS LEAKING?
DECISION
YES - Tighten fittings or replace damaged air lines (Volume 5, WP
0805). Go to Step (3) to verify problem is
solved.
NO - Go to Step (2).
STEP
2.
CAN AIR GOVERNOR BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED?
a.
Check if air governor is properly adjusted. Refer to point to point schematics.
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