Ingersoll-Rand SS4L5, Owner'S Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Oil in discharge air (oil pumping) 1. Lubricant viscosity too low.
2. Detergent type lubricant being used.
3. Piston rings damaged or worn (broken, rough or scratched).
Excessive end gap or side clearance.
4. Piston rings not seated, are stuck in grooves or end gaps not
staggered.
5. Cylinder(s) or piston(s) scratched, worn or scored.
6. Worn cylinder finish.
7. Excessive condensate in receiver tank.
1. Drain existing lubricant and refill with proper lubricant.
2. Drain existing lubricant and refill with proper lubricant.
3. Install ring kit.
4. Adjust piston rings.
5. Repair or replace as required.
6. Deglaze cylinder with 180 grit flex-hone.
7. Drain receiver tank with manual drain valve.
Oil leaking from shaft seal 1. Crankshaft seal worn or crankshaft scored. 1. Replace seal or crankshaft assembly.
Safety/relief valve “pops” 1. Clogged or dirty inlet and/or discharge line filter.
2. Compressor valves leaky, broken, carbonized or loose.
3. Defective safety/relief valve.
1. Clean or replace.
2. Inspect valves. Clean or replace as required.
Install valve kit.
3. Replace
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