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3.Gently tap the purge nut upside down and sideways to dislodge possible debris taking care not to damage the screen.
4.Blow air in the normal downward direction through the screen to remove debris out the drain hole. Review the warning note.
5.Inspect the
6.Reapply air pressure and determine if the leak has been eliminated.
SOLVENT CLEANING
If air leakage was not eliminated by air cleaning, the purge nut may be cleaned in a mineral spirits parts washer. Repeat the removal procedure steps 1 and 2 before proceeding.
7.Wash the hex purge nut in mineral spirits parts washer. Flow solvent downward through the screen and out the drain hole.
8.For stubborn debris, the purge nut may be soaked in the parts washer overnight to dissolve persistent deposits.
9.Apply a small amount of barium grease to
10.Reapply air pressure and determine if the leak has been eliminated.
11.If the air leak persists, replace the entire purge nut with Bendix service kit piece number 5013824.
Maintenance Kits | Piece No. |
Purge Nut Service Kit | 5013824 |
Mounting Spacer Kit | 5014792 |
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