Troubleshooting guide

WEEKLY
1. Clean and inspect the compressor air
intake filter; replace ifnecessary.
2. Inspectcondition of drive belt; replace if
necessary.
3. Clean outside partsof the compressoras well as
theengine inordertomaintain efficientcooling.
MONTHLY
1. Check the alignment of the engine pulley to the
flywheel if necessary, alignto within 1/16 inch.
2. Inspectfor and correctany oil leaks.
3. Check drive belttansion adjust if necessary.
4. inspectair linesand fittingsfor leaks; correct as
necessary.
EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Cleanthe gasolineengine air cleaner.
EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION
1, Drain and refillthe gasolineengine crenkcase
with clean oil.
2, Clean and setgap or replace spark plug.
3. Clean fuelsediment cup.
EVERY 500 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Drain and refill compressorcrankcasewith clean
oil.
EVERY 2000 HOURS OF OPERATION, OR IF
A PROBLEM IS SUSPECTED
1. Check condition of compressor pump intake
and exhaustvalves. Replace if damaged or
wornout.
CLEANING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
OUTFIT
The external components of the compressoroutfit
shouldbecleaned at leastoncea week. The aircom-
pressorcrankcase and head are designedwith fins
whichallowfor propercooling. Clean orblowoff fins
and any other parts of the outfit that collect dirt or
dust.A clean compressor runs cooler and provides
longer service.
CHECKING AND CHANGING OIL
Overfilling with oil will cause premature
air compressor failure. Do not overfill.
1. Check oil level in compressor crankcase
before each use.
For two stage compressorsthe oillevelshould
be tothe middle ofthe oilsightglass.
NOTE
The compressor pump oil must be
changed after the first 100 hours of
operation.
Changing Oil:
1. Remove the oilfill and drain plugs.Collectthe oil
ina suitablecontainer.
2. Replace the oil drain plugand refillthe crankcase
with recommended oil. Refertopage 14of this
manualfor recommendedcompressoroil.
NOTE
It is important to maintain the proper
oil level. A low oil level reduces
proper cylinder wall lubrication and
increases ring wear.
3,
4.
Replace theoil fill plug.
Startthe engine and run the compressoroutfit
for several minutes.Shutthe compressordown
and check the oillevel.If necessaryadd more
oil.
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