Product Manual

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· Release any remaining tank pressure by slowly opening the
manual drain valve.
· Turn on the engine gasoline supply.
· Put the choke in the “On” position
· Close the service valve and put Unloader lever in the “unload”
(A) position for Briggs and Stratton and Honda engine driven
models, or the “load” (B) position for Kohler engine models.
· Start the engine, release the choke, and allow the engine to
warm up for two to three minutes.
· Return the unloader lever to the “load” (B) position on Briggs
and Stratton and Honda driven models.
Note: Turn the gasoline supply off when the compressor is
not being used
Cold Start Procedure (Gasoline Engine Units)
Warning: Do Not Operate Gasoline Engine
Units in an Enclosed Area
Note:Make sure to follow instructions carefully to avoid a short and possible damage
to the starter solenoid and/or battery.
1. Connect the positive (+) terminal on the battery to the starter solenoid.
2. Connect the negative (-) terminal on the battery to an engine mounting bolt or other
acceptable ground connection.
Always connect the positive(+) battery cable to the starter solenoid before connecting
the negative(-) battery cable.
NUMBER 2 WIRE OR LARGER IS REQUIRED
(Gas Drive Models)
Battery Connection Instructions for Electric Start Engines
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OPERATION MANUAL FOR PROPER STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS.
GASOLINE DRIVEN COMPRESSORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COLD START
VALVE FOR LOADLESS STARTS.
NOTE: IN SOME INSTANCES, IT STILL
MAY BE NECESSARY LIFT THE TOGGLE ON THE UNLOADER/PILOT VALVE
TO RELIEVE THE HEAD PRESSURE. See Page 11
BATTERY
(12 Volt)
(+)(-)
GROUND
Starter Solenoid