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Owner’s Manual
Compressor (cont’d)
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS SHUT
OFF AND UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND RELIEVE ALL AIR PRESSURE
FROM THE SYSTM BEFORE PREFORMING ANY SERVICE ON THE AIR
COMPRESSOR.
LUBRICATION
This air compressor requires regular lubrication for operation.
CAUTION:
Multi-Viscosity motor oils, like 10W30, shoule not be used in an air
compressor. They leave carbon deposits on critical components, thus reducing
performance and compressor life .Use air compressor oil only.
NOTE:
Use air compressor oil such as SAE-20(API CG/CD heavy duty).Under
extreme winter conditions use SAE-10weight oil .Drain and refill the compressor oil
after the first 100 hours of operation. You may also use mobile 1 synthetic 10W30
CAUTION:
compressors are shipped without oil. A small amount of oil may
be present in the pump upon receipt of the air compressor .DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR WITHOUT FIRST ADDING OIL TO THE
CRANKCASE. Serious damage can result from even limited operation unless filled
with oil and broken in correctly. Follow initial start-up procedures closely. Damage
caused by failure to add oil will void your warranty.
WARNING!
Drain tank to release air pressure before removing the oil fill cap
or drain plug. Not doing so could result in serious damage to the compressor as well
as serious injury.
Place unit on a level surface. Remove oil fill plug and slowly add compressor oil until it
is even with the top of the oil fill hole .(It must not be allowed to be lower than 3/8’ from
the top at any time.)
When filling the crankcase, the oil flows very slowly into the pump .If the oil is added
too quickly, it will overflow and appear to be full. Crankcase oil capacity is
approximately 16 fluid ounces. Replace oil fill plug.
Drain and refill the compressor oil after the first 100 hours of operation.
