BENDIX TU-FLO 400-500-1000 AIR COMPRESSOR manual SD-01-326

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Bendix® TU-FLO®400, 500, 1000 Air Compressors

SD-01-326

TU-FLO®400 Air Compressor

TU-FLO®500 Air Compressor

TU-FLO®1000 Air Compressor

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Contents SD-01-326 Description GeneralIntake and Compression Loaded OperationCompressor & the AIR Brake System Cooling Preventive MaintenancePolyurethane Sponge Strainer Fig Installation ENGINE-LUBRICATED Types Removing and InstallingDRY Element Pleated Paper AIR Strainer FIG AIR Leakage TestsRemoving and Disassembly DisassemblyConnecting ROD Assemblies Crankcase Base Plate or AdapterTU-FLO400 AIR Compressor Vertical Mount Engine Lubricated Crankcase FigInspection of Parts CleaningInlet Valves and Seats Crankcase and END CoversCylinder Bores PistonsRepairs Installing Cylinder Block AssemblyInstalling Crankshaft Pistons and Connecting RodsBaseplate Page Scheduled Maintenance InstallationTabulated Data Maintenance & Usage Guidelines Test ProceduresSymptom Number Introduction to the Air Brake Charging System High Air Use Low Air UseDiscontinue using this test Symptom What it may indicate What you should doOil Test Card Not a valid test Results Oil at air dryer purge/exhaust or surrounding area Oil on the Outside of the CompressorMaintenance Oil in Supply or Service Reservoir air dryer installedInsufficient coolant flow Oil in SupplyOil in Supply or Service Reservoir Or compressor dis Oil in ping tankCharge aftercooler Air brake Charging systemAir brake charging system seems slow to build pressure Releases air Compressor builds too much air Time Air dryer Safety valve releases airNoisy Leaks coolant Coolant line fittingsTest 1 Excessive Oil Leakage at Head Gasket Test 2 Air Brake System and Accessory LeakageAction Test 5 Governor Control Line Test 4 Governor MalfunctionTest 6 Compressor Unloader Leakage Page Appendix a Information about the Basic Test Kit Bendix P/N Bendix Air System Inspection Cup Basic Test InformationStep B Measure the Charging System Contents Checklist for TechnicianStep a Select one Is foundStep D Air Brake System Leakage Test Typical P&D, School Bus and Line Haul Technical BulletinSystem Leakage Thawing Frozen Air Lines Page