Portable Compressor 7/20
8---2
SEPTEMBER 2003
A. Place the unit in a position that is in a possible level. The
design of the unit permits a 15
˚
(degree) lengthways and
sideways limit on out of level operation. It is the engine, not
the compressor, that is the limiting factor.
When the unit has to be operated out of level, it is important
to keep the engine oil level near the high level mark (with
the unit level).
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERLILL EITHER THE ENGINE OR THE
COMPRESSOR WITH OIL.
B. Check the engine lubrication oil in accordance with the
operating instructions in the
13. KUBOTA D1005 ENGINE.
C. Check the compressor oil level (with the unit level).
CAUTION
FILL OIL UP TO THE FILLER NECK END.
D. Check the diesel fuel level. A good rule is to top up at the
end of each working day. This prevents condensation from
occurring in the tank.
CAUTION
USE ONLY A No. 2---D DIESEL FUEL OIL WITH A MINIMUM
OCTANE NUMBER OF 45 AND A SULPHUR CONTENT NOT
GREATER THAN 0.5%.
CAUTION
WHEN REFUELLING: SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, DO NOT
SMOKE, EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED LIGHTS, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FUEL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES
AND WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
E. Open the service valve(s) to ensure that all pressure is
relieved from the system. Close the service valve(s).
F.
Canopy
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH THE CANOPY IN
THE OPEN POSITION AS THIS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING
AND OPERATORS TO BE EXPOSED TO HIGH NOISE
LEVELS.
G. Check the radiator coolant level (with the unit level).
Check
the air
restriction indicator(s). Refer to the
9.MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
When starting or operating the machine in temperatures
below or approaching 0
˚
C (32
˚
F), ensure that the
operation of the regulation system, the unloader valve, the
safety valve, and the engine are not impaired by ice or
snow, and that all inlet and outlet pipes and ducts are clear
of ice and snow.
8.3.
STARTING THE MACHINE
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD VOLATILE
LIQUIDS SUCH AS ETHER BE USED FOR STARTING THIS
MACHINE.
All normal starting functions are incorporated in the key
operated switch (
Figure 8---2 CONTROL OF THE MACHINE
,
position
1
):
---
turn the key switch to position
II
(GLOW) and hold for
15 seconds to allow the glow plugs to reach working
temperature,
---
turn the key switch to position
III
(ENGINE START),
---
release to position
I
(START) when the engine starts.
1.
Key switch
2.
Hour meter
3.
Pressure gauge
1
2
3
0
--- position
OFF
I
--- position
START
II
--- position
GLOW
III
--- position
ENGINE START
Figure 8-- 2.
CONTROL OF THE MACHINE
