Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 135

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5. Remove the suction and discharge lines from the service valves on the compressor.
-NOTE-
All open lines should be capped immediately to prevent dirt and
moisture from entering the system.
6. Loosen the bolt securing the compressor idler pulley to release the belt tension and remove belt from
compressor pulley. (Do not force belt over the pulleys.)
7. Support the compressor and remove the 6 bolts securing the compressor to the engine mounting
brackets.
COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION.
1. Place the compressor to the mounting brackets. Install the six bolts and progressively torque to 14-17
foot-pounds. (Safety all bolts with .032 safety wire.)
2. Check the oil level in the compressor in accordance with instructions given in Checking Compressor
Oil
3. Place dri e belt over clutch pulley and adjust the alignment of the pulleys and belt in accordance with
instructions given in Replacement of Compressor and or Alternator Drive Belts.
- CAUTION -
Do notforce the belt into the pulley sheave. If necessary, remove the
idler assembly.
4. Connect the discharge and suction lines to their respective service valve fittings.
5. Exacuate and charge the system per Evacuating the System and Charging the System.
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WARNING
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If the air conditioner is to be operated on the groundfor servicing.
the test area should be clean and free of any loose objects lying on the
ramp. Only the service valves located on the evaporator assembly
should be used for testing.
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Revised: August 11. 1983
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