Air System (pt 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three air compressors?
A
- Engine driven compressor 12v DC
- Engineers compartment: kussmaul aux120volt
- Air steps: Kussmaul 12v DC compressor
2
Q
Explain the Kussmaul 12v DC compressor for the air steps
A
- Runs whenever step system air gets below 85
- Will not supply air to main supply system [This is a separate system from the other air compressors; Both of the other compressors will provide compression to this system but this system has a check valve that will not allow air to the other systems]
- Does not have to be running nor plugged in
3
Q
Explain the step air circuit
A
- Guage for air step air system in 2017 and newer trucks on driver seat
- newer trucks have air drain valves in passenger rear step as well as the driver side
- If the steps are not coming up it could be air tanks full of water or the sensor is not being engaged;