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AIR INDUCTION

The Bendix

360cc Single Cylinder Compressors is

only permitted to be naturally aspirated – use of engine
turbocharger as an air source is not permitted.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Regularly scheduled maintenance is the single most
important factor in maintaining the air brake charging
system.

Refer to Table A: Maintenance Schedule and

Usage Guidelines in the troubleshooting section (page
A-3) for a guide to various considerations that must be
given to maintenance of the compressor and other related
charging system components.

Important Note:

Review the Bendix

Warranty Policy

before performing any intrusive maintenance procedures.
An extended warranty may be voided if intrusive
maintenance is performed during this period.

EVERY 6 MONTHS, 1800 OPERATING HOURS
OR AFTER EACH 50,000 MILES WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS.

AIR INDUCTION

A supply of clean air is one of the single most important
factors in compressor preventive maintenance. Since the
air supply for Bendix

360cc Single Cylinder Compressor

and engine is the engine air cleaner, periodic maintenance
of the engine air fi lter is necessary.

Inspect the compressor air induction system each time
engine air cleaner maintenance is performed.

1. Inspect the intake hose adapters for physical damage.

Make certain to check the adapters at both ends of the
intake hose or tubing.

2. Inspect the intake hose clamps and tighten them if

needed.

3. Inspect the intake hose or line for signs of drying, cracking,

chafi ng and ruptures and replace if necessary.

4. Inspect the compressor’s cast inlet tube for physical

damage.

COMPRESSOR COOLING

Inspect the compressor discharge port, inlet cavity and
discharge line for evidence of restrictions and carbon
buildup. If more than 1/16" of carbon is found, thoroughly
clean or replace the affected parts. In some cases, carbon
buildup indicates inadequate cooling. Closely inspect the
compressor cooling system. Check all compressor coolant
lines for kinks and restrictions to fl ow. Minimum coolant line
size is 3/8" I.D. Check coolant lines for internal clogging
from rust scale. If coolant lines appear suspicious, check
the coolant fl ow and compare to the tabulated technical
data present in the back of this manual.

LUBRICATION

The compressor utilizes an internal oil feed design. Check
the exterior of the compressor (i.e. around the mounting
face) for the presence of oil seepage and refer to the
troubleshooting section for appropriate tests and corrective
action. Refer to the tabulated technical data in the back of
this manual for oil pressure minimum values.

OIL PASSING

All reciprocating compressors pass a minimal amount of
oil. Air dyers will remove the majority of oil before it can
enter the air brake system. For particularly oil sensitive
systems, the Bendix

PuraGuard

system can be used in

conjunction with a Bendix

air dryer.

If compressor oil passing is suspected,

refer to the

Troubleshooting section (starting on page A-1)

for the

FIGURE 7 - BENDIX

360cc SINGLE CYLINDER

COMPRESSOR PORT IDENTIFICATION

Discharge