Introduction To Servicing; Think Safety; Before Servicing - Tecumseh AH5540E Service Handbook

Introduction to Servicing

This chapter provides information to assist service personnel in identifying and correcting com-
pressor problems. It provides a general troubleshooting chart that relates complaints or problems
to possible causes and solutions. This chapter also provides greater detail about specific com-
pressor problems.
For your safety, read and follow the "General Service Safety Precautions" on pages 2-7.

Before Servicing

Think Safety...

• Be alert for sounds of arcing (sizzling,
sputtering or popping), inside the compressor.
IMMEDIATELY GET AWAY if you hear these
sounds.
• Disconnect ALL electrical power before
removing the protective terminal cover.
• Never energize the system unless:
• the protective terminal cover is securely
• the compressor is properly connected to
• Never reset a breaker or replace a fuse
without first checking for a ground fault (also
known as a short circuit to ground.)
fastened, and
ground.
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