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CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
(1.) Place the compressor on a level even surface. (2.)
Remove the screw securing the dipstick and remove the
dipstick (Fig 13). (3.) Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert
the dipstick making sure to push it all the way down. (4.)
Pull the dipstick out to check the oil level - Looking at the
dipstick the oil level should be between the two marks
Max and Min (Fig 14). If oil is low add oil USE ONLY SAE
40 NON-DETERGENT MOTOR OIL. Do not overfill. (5.)
Repeat steps 3 and 4. (6.) Install dipstick and secure with
screw.
SERVICE
This compressor is manufactured with a PERMALUBE oil
filled crankcase. Under normal operating conditions no
maintenance to the oil is required.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
WARNING:
Hot surfaces. do not touch Hot Surfaces.
Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing.
CAUTION:
Use care to avoid tipping the unit over. Oil can leak and
damage can occur to the compressor or surrounding
items if the compressor is tipped over. In the event
oil lose has occurred, follow the instructions below
for CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL before operating the
compressor.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the oil from the crankcase. Operating the
compressor without sufficient oil will cause premature
compressor failure.
CAUTION:
Risk of unsafe operation. Overfilling with oil above
the MAX level will cause oil leakage and premature
compressor failure. Do not operate the compressor if oil
is filled above the MAX level on the dipstick.