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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY GUIDELINES ...................................... 2

WARRANTY STATEMENT .............................. 3

WARNING CHART ........................................ 4-5

GLOSSARY ....................................................... 6

DUTY CYCLE .................................................... 6

GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. 6

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ..................... 7

ON-RECEIPT INSPECTION ............................ 7

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 8

Items Needed for Assembly ....................... 8
Installing Handle, Foot Extension
Bracket, Wheels, Outlet Valve ..................... 8

INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES ............................................ 9-11

Location of the Air Compressor .................. 9
Permanent Installation ................................. 9
Lubrication, Oil and Gasoline ................. 9-10
Break-in Procedures ............................. 10-11

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OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................... 11

Daily Start-Up Checklist ........................... 11

MAINTENANCE .......................................  12-15

Routine Maintenance Schedule ................ 12
Air Compressor ........................................ 13
Compressor Pump Air Intake
Filter - Inspection and Replacement ........ 13
Compressor Oil - Checking and
Changing ................................................... 13
Check Valve - Inspection and
Replacement ............................................. 13
Safety Valve - Inspection and
Replacement ............................................. 13
Engine - Oil Change and Air Cleaner ........ 14
Engine - Adjustments ............................... 14
Belt - Replacement ................................... 15
Pulley and Flywheel - Alignment .............. 15
Storage ..................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........  16-17
SERVICE NOTES ...............................  18-19

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR
PARTS ...................................... Back Cover

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for
you to know and understand. This information relates to
protecting 

YOUR

 

SAFETY

 and 

PREVENTING

 

EQUIP-

MENT PROBLEMS

. To help you recognize this infor-

mation, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these sections.

Call our

 Toll Free Number 1-800-888-2468, Ext 2,

then 1,

 to obtain the location of the nearest Authorized

Service Center for ordering repair parts and for warranty
repairs.

When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized
Service Center, always give the following information:

• Model number of your compressor
• Part number and description of the

item you wish to purchase

DANGER

 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if

not avoided,

 will 

result in

 death or serious injury.

WARNING 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided,

 could 

result in

 death of serious injury.

CAUTION 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided,

 may 

result in

 minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION 

used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

 may 

result

in

 property damage.

10/2/97

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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