Practice question

What occurs during the 'unloaded' stage of compressor operation?

  1. The compressor is turned off and the drive gear is disconnected
  2. The compressor continues to run but stops pumping air into the reservoirs
  3. The compressor drains condensed moisture from the wet tank automatically
  4. The engine idle speed is increased to build system pressure faster

Answer: B — The compressor continues to run but stops pumping air into the reservoirs

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