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Which of the following conditions on an air brake system could cause a high discharge of oil from the supply reservoir drain valve?

a) Governor setting too high
b) Governor setting too low
c) A restricted lubricating oil return passage in the compressor
d) Compressor drive belt slipping excessively

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Final answer:

A restricted lubricating oil return passage in the compressor of an air brake system can cause a high discharge of oil from the supply reservoir drain valve.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition that could cause a high discharge of oil from the supply reservoir drain valve in an air brake system is c) A restricted lubricating oil return passage in the compressor. This restriction can lead to oil being pushed back into the air system, causing excessive oil to exit the drain valve. Both a governor setting too high and too low affect the air pressure levels rather than oil discharge, and a slipping compressor drive belt would likely cause a loss of air pressure rather than excessive oil discharge.

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