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Air compressor Head
Bolts - Torquing
The air compressor pump head bolts should
be kept properly torqued. Check the torques
of the head bolts after the first five hours of
operation.
Torque to 12–17 ft.-lbs. (16.3–23.0 Nm).
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Additional Service
Disassembly or service of the air compressor
beyond what is covered in this manual is
not recommended. If additional service is
required, contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further
assistance.
Maintenance (continued)
Storage
Before you store the air compressor, make
sure you do the following:
1. Review the
Maintenance
section
on the preceding pages and perform
scheduled maintenance as necessary.
2. Drain water from air tank. See
To Drain
Tank
under
Operation
.
WARNING:
Water will condense
in the air tank. If not drained,
water will corrode and weaken
the air tank causing a risk of air
tank rupture.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Compressor does
not run.
Tank has insufficient
pressure.
When the tank pressure drops, the
compressor will turn on to cut-in
pressure.
No electrical power.
Verify wiring connection inside
pressure switch and terminal box
area.
Blown stop/house fuse.
Replace the shop/house fuse.
Tripped shop/home
breaker.
Reset the shop/home breaker and
determine the underlying cause.
Thermal overload is open.
Place the Auto/Off switch in the
“Off” position.
Allow the motor to cool.
Depress the red reset button on
the motor.
Place the Auto/Off switch in the
“Auto” postion to restart the
motor.
Loss of power or
overheating.
Verify wiring.
NOTE:
Long lengths of electrical
wiring could cause power loss to
the motor.
Pressure switch is bad.
Replace the pressure switch.
