TM 5-3805-260-24
AIR COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR
REMOVE AIR COMPRESSOR
GOVERNOR
WARNING: Do not disconnect any air line unil the air pressure
in the system is at zero.
NOTE: The governor can be disassembled to be cleaned and inspected. If
the parts have wear or damage, install a new governor on the air
compressor.
1.
Disconnect air line (2) from governor housing (1).
2.
Remove two bolts (3) and remove governor housing (I ), the
spacer and two gaskets from the air compressor.
3.
Remove cover (I I) from governor housing (1).
4.
Remove ring (10), spring assembly (9), valve (8), spring (7),
sleeve (6), valve (5) and spring (4) from the governor housing.
Remove O-ring seals (12) from sleeve (6). Make a note of the
position of valve (5) for installation purposes.
NOTE: Before spring assembly (9) is disassembled, mark the location of
nut (13) on bolt (19) for correct spring tension at assembly.
5.
To disassemble spring assembly (9), remove adjustment nut
(13), washer (16), retainer (14), grommets (18), spacer (15)
and bolt (19) from spring (17).
6. Remove elbow (20) and plug (2 1) to remove the filters from
governor housing (1).
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