Portable Compressor 7/20
13---6
SEPTEMBER 2003
DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE, TORN OR BULKY CLOTHING
AROUND THE MACHINE. IT MAY CATCH ON MOVING PARTS
OR CONTROLS, LEADING TO THE RISK OF ACCIDENT. USE
ADDITIONAL SAFETY ITEMS, E.G. HARD HAT, SAFETY
BOOTS OR SHOES, ETC., AS APPROPRIATE OR REQUIRED.
DO NOT WEAR RADIO OR MUSIC HEADPHONES WHILE
OPERATING ENGINE.
CHECK TO SEE IF IT IS SAFE AROUND THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING.
REINSTALL SAFEGUARDS AND SHIELDS SECURELY AND
CLEAR ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS WHEN STARTING THE
ENGINE AFTER MAINTENANCE.
NOTE
Do not use ether or any starting fluid for starting the engine, or
a severe damage will occur.
When starting the engine after a long storage (of more than 3
months), first set the engine stop lever to the “STOP” position
and then activate the starter for about 10 seconds to allow oil to
reach every engine part.
(1.) Set the fuel lever to “ON”.
A
“ON”
B
“OFF”
1.
Fuel filter lever
2.
Fuel filter pot
A
B
1
2
Figure 13---6.
FUEL FILTER LEVER
(2.) Place the engine stop lever in the “START” position.
(3.) Place the speed control lever at more than half
“OPERATION”.
A
C
D
2
1
B
1.
Speed control lever
2.
Engine stop lever
A
“IDLE”
B
“OPERATION”
C
“START”
D
“STOP”
Figure 13---7.
PLACE THE SPEED CONTROL
LEVER
A. Header Tank Cap Condition
After the replenishment of the coolant, install the header tank
cap. Make sure the cap is securely installed.
B. Battery Cable Connection
Check the battery cable connections for looseness or corrosion.
A loosened cable connection will result in hard engine starting or
insufficient battery charge. The battery cables must be tightened
securely. never reverse “+” and “---” terminals when
reconnecting cables after disconnection. Even a short period of
reverse connection will damage the electrical parts.
1
2
1
1.
Battery cable
2.
Connections
Figure 13---8.
BATTERY CABLE
C. Battery Electrolyte Level
The amount of electrolyte in the batteries will be reduced after
repeated discharge and recharge. Check the electrolyte level in
the batteries, replenish with a commercially available electrolyte
such as distilled water, if necessary. The battery electrolyte level
checking procedure will vary with battery type.
NOTICE
Do not replenish with dilute sulfuric acid in the daily service.
CAUTION
WHEN INSPECTING THE BATTERIES, BE SURE TO STOP
THE ENGINE FIRST.
