TM 5-3805-280-10
Roof access door has retaining pins on each
BEFORE STARTING
side. After servicing cooling system, pins must
be replaced for proper operation.
CAUTION
Check the fuel level. Add only CLEAN DIESEL
fuel for maximum service from the engine.
Do not connect the air discharge on this unit into a
common header with any other unit of any
description, or any other source of compressed air,
Note: To minimize condensation (water) in the fuel
without first making sure a check valve is used
tank, fill the tank at the end of each day.
between the header and the unit. If this unit is
connected in parallel with another unit of higher
WARNING
discharge pressure and capacity, a safety hazard
could occur in a back-flow condition.
This machine produces loud noise with doors
WARNING
open. Extended exposure to loud noise can
cause hearing loss. Wear hearing protection
Unrestricted air flow from a hose will result in
when doors or valve (s) are open.
a whipping motion of the hose which can cause
severe injury or death. A safety device must be
Close the side doors to maintain a cooling air path
attached to the hose at the source of supply to
reduce pressure in case of hose failure or other
and to avoid recirculation of hot air. This will
sudden pressure release. Reference: OSHA
maximize the life of the engine and compressor
regulation 29 CFR Section 1926.302 (b).
and protect the hearing of surrounding personnel.
Be sure no one is IN or ON the compressor unit.
Open manual blowdown valve to ensure
STARTING
pressure is relieved in receiver-separator system.
Close valve in order to build up full air pressure
WARNING
and ensure proper oil circulation.
Do NOT operate machine with guards removed.
. Check battery for proper connections and
condition.
CAUTION
Check the compressor lubricating oil level. The
Do NOT operate machine with safety shutdown
proper oil level is mid-way on the sight gauge. Add
switches by-passed.
oil if the level falls to the bottom of the sight gauge.
Do not overfill.
CAUTION
Check the engine lubricating oil level. Add oil if
When attempting to start or stop the unit from
low on dipstick.
the remote location, the operator should first
WARNING
use caution to assure no one is performing
maintenance or inspecting the machine.
Do not remove the cap from a HOT engine
radiator. The sudden release of pressure from
a heated cooling system can cause severe
injury or death.
CAUTION
The use of water alone in this engine can result
in major engine failure.
At overflow reservoir ( plastic bottle )
check coolant level and, if necessary, top off
to "cold" mark.
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