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TM 10-3930-643-20
BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE. (cont)
8 - 3.
Air System Troubleshooting.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
a. LOW AIR PRESSURE.
Step 1. Listen for hissing sounds at air tanks, check valves and safety
v a l v e s.
Sounds indicate that valves are faulty.
If leaks are present, replace as necessary, refer to paragraph 8-9.
If no leaks are found and problem continues, go to step 3.
Step 2.
Inspect governor for proper operation.
If governor is faulty, replace, refer to paragraph 8-20.
I f g o v e r n o r n e e d s r e p a i r o r p r o b l e m c o n t i n u e s , n o t i f y D i r e ct
Support.
Step 3. Inspect air compressor for proper operation.
If air compressor is faulty, replace, refer to paragraph 8-17.
If air compressor needs repair, notify Direct Support.
b.
HIGH AIR PRESSURE.
Inspect governor for proper operation. Listen to air compressor load and
unload.
Feel governor.
If governor needs adjusting or does not unload compressor, governor
is defective or needs adjustment. Replace or
a d j u s t,
r e f e r t o
paragraph 8-20.
8-5
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