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WARNING
Risk of bursting. When the tank gets
corroded, there is a risk of breakdown.
Water will condense in the air tank. If not
drained, water will corrode and weaken
the air tank causing a risk of air tank
rupture. Drain tank daily or after 4 hours of
use. The drain contains moisture in the
air, abrasion particles, rust, etc. To drain
tank open valve slowly and tilt
compressor to empty accumulated water.
Keep face and eyes away from drain cock.
Tank
drain cock
Fig.6
C)
Allow the compressor to cool down.
D)
Wipe this compressor clean and store in a safe, nonfreezing area.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Remove the compressed air from the air
tank before performing the maintenance
operations. Allow the compressor to cool
before performing the maintenance
operations. Always stop engine and pull
out the spark plug cap to prevent any
sudden start of the engine and remove
this compressed air from the air tank
before performing the maintenance
operations.
Read the instruction manual before performing maintenance.
The following procedures must be performed when stopping
the compressor for maintenance or service.
A)
Turn off the compressor.
B)
Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
C)
Open all drains.
D)
Wait for this compressor to cool down before starting service.
1.
Cleaning the air intake filter
This filter is designed to clean air coming into the pump (fig.7). To
ensure the pump continually receives clean, cool, dry air supply
this filter must always be clean and ventilation opening must
always be free from obstructions.
WARNING
Never clean filtering element with a
flammable liquid or solvent.
CAUTION
Do not operate without the intake filter.
Fig.7
air
intake
filter
NOTE:
Replace the filter element when it becomes dirty.
2.
Draining tank:
Gradually open the drain valve, and drain out the air in the tank.
Close tightly when drained.
3.
Oil change-oil topping off.
4.
Maintenance chart (see below).
MAINTENANCE CHART
PROCEDURE AFTER
USE
DAILY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
AFTER
200 HOURS
Check pump oil level
X
Oil leak inspection
X
Drain condensation in air tank(s)
X
X
Inspect guards/covers
X
Check for unusual noise/vibration
X
Check for air leaks
X
Clean exterior of compressor
X
Inspect air filter
X
Check safety relief valve
X
Inspect belt tension
X
Change pump oil
X
Replace
air
filter
X
The pump oil must be changed after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first. Open
the pump oil cock and replace pump oil. As regards the engine, follow instructions in the engine manual. Every 2 years, an
Authorized Service Technician should check the check valve, intake valves and delivery valves.
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