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Section 3
Base Edition
3.1.2.2
Oil Level Check
(See 3.1-4). Check the oil level at the oil filler sight gauge on the compressor block every day before put-
ting the compressor into operation. Oil level must never be below the minimum mark molded into the
sight gauge as this will cause severe damage due to lack of lubrication.Overfilling is prevented by the
design of the filler neck; i.e. oil should be filled right to the edge of the opening
3.1.2.3
Oil Change Interval
The synthetic oil should be changed every 2,000 operating hours or biennially, whichever is reached first.
3.1.2.4
Oil Capacity
The oil capacity is approximately 6.5 quarts (6.0 liters). The amount of oil between the minimum and
maximum marks is approximately 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters).
3.1.2.5
Oil Change
1. Run the compressor until it is warm.
2. Remove cap from Oil Filler Sight Gauge.
3. (See 3.1-2) Open the Oil Drain Plug. (11)
4. (See Figure 3.1-5). Remove two bolts (1) with a 13mm wrench. Remove cover (2).
5. (See Figure 3.1-6). Remove the Oil Filter (1) from the rubber gasket at the cover.
6. Mount a new filter element and replace and fasten cover.
7. Fill new oil through filler neck to the Maximum mark on the Oil Fill Sight Gauge.
8. Pour oil in slowly, wait a few minutes until the level settles then replace cap in the Oil fill Sight
Gauge.
9. Return the unit to operation.
Figure 3.1-4
Oil Filler Sight Gauge
CAUTION
Replace the oil filter at every oil change, otherwise when the filter becomes clogged a bypass valve
opens and the oil circulates without being filtered.
Max
Min