TM 9-2815-205-34
4-9. AIR BOX PRESSURE TEST
This task covers: Testing
INITIAL SETUP
MODELS
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES
All
Mercury (App C, Item 23)
TOOLS AND SPECIAL TOOLS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Tool kit, general mechanics App B,ltem 107)
Para Description
Manometer (App B, Item 72
4-2 Prepare engine for start-up
Tubing, nonmetallic (App B, Item 110)
Testing
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Remove one tube connector (1) from
manometer (2) by rotating counterclockwise.
Turn remaining tube connector (3) clockwise
until fully engaged and then back out one full
turn.
Add mercury to manometer (2) until mercury
level (4) is opposite zero mark on scale with
manometer vertical.
Install tube connector (1) until fully engaged
and then back out one full turn.
On models 5063-5392, 5063-5393 and
5063-539L, disconnect air box drain tube (5)
from elbow (6) in cylinder block. Plug air box
drain tube routed to engine crankcase.
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