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Company Confidential
OIL CARRYOVER
• Is the oil level correct, not overfilled?
• Are the service valves closed before stopping the
compressor?
• Is the separator element in good condition?
Company Confidential
OIL CARRYOVER
• Is the compressor being operated at the correct pressure?
– Check the min pressure valve
• Is the compressor being operated at the correct engine speed?
• Is the correct type of oil being used?
• Is the scavenge line working?
– Check scavenge orifice and check valve
– Clean tubes
– Check scavenge tube length
Company Confidential
LOW AIR VOLUME
• Is the compressor being operated at the correct pressure?
– Check the pressure regulator setting
– Check for leaks in the regulation pipe work
– Check if the regulator orifice is plugged
• Is the compressor being operated at the correct engine speed?
– Check air cylinder and fuel pump throttle adjustment