TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 639 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
8-27. AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICING
This task covers:
a. Removal
d. Assembly
b. Disassembly
e. Installation
c. Cleaning
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
MATERIALS/PARTS
Gasket
Two lockwashers
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Hood raised and left side panel down
(TM 9-2320-361-10).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
drycleaning solvent.
Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi
(207 kPa).
Eyeshields must be worn when cleaning with
compressed air.
1. Loosen two screws (5) on intake air cleaner (2).
2. Remove two screws (4), lockwashers (3), intake air cleaner (2), and gasket (1) from air compressor
(6). Discard lockwashers (3) and
gasket (1).
b. Disassembly
1. Remove two screws (5) from intake air cleaner (2).
2. Remove cap (10), spring (9), plate (8), and filter (7) from body of intake air cleaner (2).
c. Cleaning
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). When
cleaning with compressed air, eyeshields must be worn. Failure
to wear eyeshields may result in injury to personnel.
1. Wash filter (7) in drycleaning solvent.
2. Using compressed air source, clean and dry filter (7).
d. Assembly
1. Install filter (7), plate (8), and spring (9) in body of intake air cleaner (2).
2. Install cap (10) on intake air cleaner (2) with two screws (5), Tighten screws (5) finger tight.
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