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Filter element
Air intake
fi
lter
Fig. 13
NOTE:
Replace the
fi
lter element when it becomes dirty.
2. Draining
tank
Drain tank daily or after 4 hours of use. Open drain cock
and tilt compressor to empty accumulated water (Refer
to Fig. 12).
3. Oil change-oil topping o
ff
CAUTION: Over
fi
lling with oil will cause premature
compressor failure. Do not over
fi
ll.
4. Maintenance
chart:
MAINTENANCE CHART
PROCEDURE
AFTER USE
DAILY
WEEKLY
200 HOURS
Check pump oil level
×
Oil leak inspection
×
Drain condensation in air tank(s)
×
×
Inspect guards/covers
×
Check for unusual noise/vibration
×
Check for air leaks
×
Clean exterior of compressor
×
Inspect air intake
fi
lter
×
Check safety valve
×
Change pump oil
×
Replace
fi
lter
×
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor when the compressor is not in use more than 30 days.
As regards the engine, follow instructions in the engine manual.
(1) Within the
fi
rst 50 hours of operation, completely replace
the oil of the pumping element. Unfasten the pump oil
cock on the crankcase, drain all the oil, and screw the
cock back on (Refer to Fig. 1 and to Fig. 14).
Pump oil cock
Fig. 14
Pour oil into the hole of the crankcase to the level
indicated on the oil sight glass (Refer to Fig. 8).
For oil replacement, follow the oil type chart (refer to
page 8).
(2) Check the oil level of the pumping element daily.
(3) Change the oil every 200 working hours or every 3
months
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality compressors will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear and tear from normal use. To
assure that only authorized genuine replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a HITACHI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, only.
NOTE:
Speci
fi
cations are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI.
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