TM 55-2090-201-14&P
3-3. OPERATORS TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES (Continued).
Table 3-1.
Operators Troubleshooting Chart Type C and D Separators
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Air eliminator valve leaks fluid.
Step 1.
Check for dirt or debris in air eliminator.
Clean air eliminator valve per paragraph
4-27.
Step 2.
Inspect for defective plunger O-ring seal.
Replace per paragraph 4-27.
Step 3.
Inspect for bent float pins.
Straighten pins.
2.
Pressure differential builds rapidly on second coalescer stage.
Step 1.
Prefilter elements not sealing properly.
Realign elements on striker plate and
retighten.
Step 2.
Check for ruptured prefilter element.
Replace element per paragraph 3-38.
3.
Pump motor will not start.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Check ON-OFF switch.
Place in ON positon to check switch.
Inspect for defective fuse with switch in OFF
position.
Replace per paragraph 3-7.
Check for loose wiring or connections.
Tighten with switch in OFF position.
If motor still will not start.
Report condition to Organizational Main-
tenance.
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