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COMPRESSOR OIL SPECIFICATIONS
Compressors are factory filled with CHAMPLUB hydrocarbon based recip lubricant. This is an ISO 100 non-
detergent industrial lubricant with rust and oxidation inhibitors specially formulated for reciprocating
compressors. It is recommended this compressor be maintained using this oil for ambient temperatures above
32°F.
CHAMPLUB synthetic is a premium grade diester based synthetic lubricant providing excellent performance in
high temperature applications.
Do not mix oil types, weights or brands.
“Emulsification of oil (white milky substance) indicates unsafe accumulation of moisture and
may be evidence compressor is oversized for application. Failure to promptly consult your
local distributor, or Champion Customer Service, can be grounds to deny warranty.”
NOTES:
1. Normal break-in period of Champion air compressors is 25 hours.
2. For the first 100 hours of compressor operation, a careful and regular check of the oil level should
be made. Maintain oil level at the full line.
CHANGING TO SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT
(Applies to diester based synthetic lubricant only)
If changing to synthetic lubricant, the following steps must be completed.
1. Compressor must run for a 25 hour break-in period using ChampLub ISO 100 oil.
2. Thoroughly drain existing oil from crankcase.
3. Fill crankcase with a full charge of synthetic lubricant.
4. Run compressor for 200 hours.
5. Stop compressor and thoroughly drain the synthetic lubricant.
6. Add a full charge of synthetic lubricant.
7. Compressor now ready to run for extended period before next lubricant change.
made. Maintain oil level at the full line.
LUBRICANT
CHAMPLUB
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
1
– Quart Case (12/case)
P09479A
1
– Gallon Case (4/case)
P08909A
5
– Gallon Pail
P08908A
55
– Gallon Drum
P08907A
CHAMPLUB SYNTHETIC
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
1
– Quart Case (12/case)
P13179A
1
– Gallon Case (4/case)
P13180A
5
– Gallon Pail
P11506A
55
– Gallon Drum
P13181A
TORQUE VALVES
SPECIFIC APPLICATION
FASTENER SIZE & THREAD
TORQUE INCH-POUNDS
BEARING HOUSING BOLT
3/8
– 16
400
CYLINDER FLANGE BOLT
7/16
– 20
400
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
5-16
– 18
230
MANIFOLD BOLT
3/8
– 16
200
FLYWHEEL BOLT
1/2
– 13
600
