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MG4-OLENG-2B   5/1/99

GENERAL MANUAL FOR

OIL LUBRICATED

SINGLE STAGE

GASOLINE ENGINE

AIR COMPRESSOR

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.  If the product will be used around flammable

materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar
items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a
violation of  California  statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources
Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and  maintained in effective
working order.  Spark  arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest  service land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and ordinances.

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

213 Industrial Dr.  •  Jackson, TN  38301

Summary of Contents for MG4-OLENG-2B

Page 1: ...cultural crops forest brush grass or other similar items then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California It is a violation of California statutes s...

Page 2: ...Back Cover SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for youtoknowandunderstand Thisinformationrelatesto protecting YOURSAFETY and PREVENTINGEQUIP MENT PROBLEMS...

Page 3: ...ation and start up cost o ANYINCIDENTAL INDIRECTORCONSEQUENTIALLOSS DAMAGE OR EXPENSETHATMAYRESULT FROM ANY DEFECT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusionorlimitat...

Page 4: ...D FUEL OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO SOURCES OF IGNITION SUCH AS CIGARETTES NEAR REFUELING LOCATION OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN AN OPEN AREA AWAY FROM DRY BRUSH WEEDS OR OTHER...

Page 5: ...PREVENT IT ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87 1 APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN USING THE COMPRESSOR NEVER POINT ANY NOZZLE OR SPRAYER TOWARD ANY PART OF THE BODY OR AT OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS ALWAY...

Page 6: ...ds of the ASME CFM Cubic feet per minute CaliforniaCode UnitmaycomplywithCaliforniaCode 462 L 2 M 2 Specification model label is on the side of the tank on units that comply with California Code Unloa...

Page 7: ...ff Valve Turn the knob counterclockwise to open the valve and clockwise to close Air Compressor Pump To compress air the piston moves up and down in the cylinder On the down stroke airisdrawninthrough...

Page 8: ...tighten handle set screw an adjustable wrench for attaching the shut off valve and air outlet adapter EXCESSIVETANKVIBRATIONCANWEAK EN THE AIR TANK AND CAUSE RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION RUBBER FEET MUST BE I...

Page 9: ...uctions that could interfere with the flow of air through the fan bladed flywheel The air compressor crankcase and head are designed with fins to provide propercooling If humidity is high an air filte...

Page 10: ...EAS DO NOT REFUEL OR CHECK GASO LINE LEVEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUN NING DO NOT STORE SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME Break in Procedures 1 Open outlet valve to prevent pressure from build ing...

Page 11: ...artthecompressoroutfitandcheckthefollowing 1 Before attaching an air hose or accessory make sure the engine is off Close the outlet valve or pressure regulator If an optional air pressure regulator is...

Page 12: ...ance schedule is geared to an outfit in a normal working environmentoperatingonadailybasis Ifnecessary thescheduleshouldbemodifiedtosuittheconditionsunderwhich your compressor is used The modification...

Page 13: ...E DOES NOT WORK PROPERLYOVER PRESSURIZATIONCAN OCCUR AND CAUSE AIR TANK RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION DAILY PULL THE RING ONTHESAFETYVALVEANDMAKESUREIT OPERATESFREELY IFTHEVALVEISSTUCK OR DOES NOT OPERATE SMOO...

Page 14: ...levelbylooseningthetwojamnutsonthe throttle control cylinder readjusting its position and retighteningthenuts SeeFigure6 Properidlespeedis between 2400 and 2600 RPM If the throttle mechanism fails to...

Page 15: ...ding pages and per form maintenance as necessary Drain the water from the air tank 2 ReviewtheBriggs Stratton OperatingandMain tenanceInstructions 3 Remove the air tool or accessory 4 Protect the air...

Page 16: ...into the cylinder Reas sembleusingnewgasketsandtorquescrews25 to 30 ft lbs Check both nuts and tighten if required PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING OR REPAIRS CAN EXPOSE MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIRSOURCE...

Page 17: ...ling sound Loose belt There is no oil in the compressor Adjust belt tension per instructions under Engine Adjustments section of this manual Add oil to top of fill hole in base 16 oz capacity Engine w...

Page 18: ...18 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 19: ...19 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 20: ...Manual or is available upon request Call our Toll Free Number 1 800 888 2468 Ext 2 then Ext 1 to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty...

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