Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
NOTE: TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS MAY HAVE SIMILAR CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Problem
Possible causes
Solutions
Excessive oil discharge in air (All
Compressors have a small amount
of oil carry over in compression
1. Worn piston rings or cylinder
2. Restricted air intake
3. Oil level to high
4. Compressor has exceeded it
duty cycle
1. Clean or replace air filters
2. Reduce oil level to
recommended amount
3. Reduce compressor duty cycle
(repair leaks or add another unit
to handle the excess demand)
Compressor Overheating
1. Poor ventilation
2. Dirty cooling surfaces
3. Compressor is out of its
operating duty cycle
1. Relocate compressor to any
area with better ventilation (at
least 18 inches from the nearest
wall)
2. Clean all cooling surfaces
3. Reduce compressor duty cycle
(repair leaks or add another unit
to handle the excess demand)
Excessive Belt Wear
1. Pulley out of alignment
2. Improper belt tension
3. Pulley damaged of loose
1. Realign pulley with flywheel
2. Re adjust belt tension
Compressor wont start in cold
weather
1. Bad check valve
2. Compressor has wrong grade
oil
3. Control lines frozen
1. Use IS 100 (30W) compressor oil
for cold weather conditions
2. Move compressor to a warmer
location
3. Put a heat lamp on compressor
to maintain above freezing
temperatures
You should always contact an authorized service center before attempting to fix or
repair your air compressor
Always make sure electrical power is off before removing any inspection covers or plates
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