MNL-0391
April 26, 2007
Page 11
BAUER
COMPRESSORS
3.1.3
Oil Changes
The oil must be changed every 2,000 operating hours or every two years whichever is reached first.
3.1.3.1
Oil Change Procedures
1. Run the compressor until it reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Remove the oil dipstick from oil filler tube.
3. While the oil is still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an appropriate container.
4. After oil has completely drained, reinstall oil drain plug and tighten.
5. Refill with 12 Fluid Ounces (360 cc) of oil, through the oil filler tube.
6. Check oil level using the oil dipstick.
7. Oil level is correct if it is at the upper mark.See Figure 3-1
3.2
Intake Filter
3.2.1
Description
A dry micronic filter is used to filter the intake air. See Figure 3-2
3.2.2
Maintenance
The filter cartridge must be changed at regular intervals according to the maintenance schedule.
1. Remove knurled nut (1) and take off plastic cap (2).
2. Permanently mark filter cartridge (3) at the twelve o’clock position.
3. After cartridge has been cleaned three times (3 marks) it is dirty on all sides and must be replaced
with a new cartridge.
4. Remove filter cartridge and clean with a brush or by blowing air from the inside to the outside.
5. Clean the inside of the filter housing with a damp cloth. Take care to prevent dust from entering the
opening into the compressor.
Figure 3-2
Intake Filter
1. Knurled Nut
2. Plastic Cap
3. Filter Cartridge
4. O-ring
5. Intake Opening
1
2
3
4
5
