10.8.6 Option la
Spark arrestor cleaning
The spark arrestor must be cleaned of any soot residue every two months to prevent the emission
of glowing particles from the exhaust silencer.
Material Suitable rubber hose
Soot receptacle
Cleaning cloth
Protective gloves
Eye protection
Precondition The machine is shut down.
The machine is standing level.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 bar.
Machine is cooled down.
All compressed air consumers are disconnected and the air outlet valves are open.
DANGER
Danger of suffocation from toxic exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes from internal combustion engines contain carbon monoxide, which is odour‐
less and deadly.
➤ Use the machine only outdoors!
➤ Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
CAUTION
Danger of burns from hot components and sparks.
➤ Wear long-sleeved clothing and gloves.
➤ Wear eye protection.
Cleaning the spark arrestor (standard):
Fig. 76 Cleaning the spark arrestor (standard)
1
Exhaust silencer end pipe
2
Opening in floor panel to access drain port
3
Soot drain port with plug
4
Exhaust silencer with integrated spark ar‐
restor
1. Unscrew the soot drain plug.
2. Push one end of the hose over the drain port and place the other end in the receptacle.
3. Start the compressor engine.
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10.8 Maintenance of Optional Items
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Service manual Portable compressor
M122
No.: 9_6974 20 E
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