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Breaking-in the pump
NOTE:
The air compressor is shipped WITHOUT oil. Before starting, the break-in oil provided in an oil
bottle should be poured into the pump through the oil nozzle. The break-in oil should be changed after
eight hours of operation. To reduce maintenance and repair problems, use only premium compressor
oil: 30-weight, non-detergent compressor oil is recommended for general use.
WARNING!
Fill with compressor oil before using. Running with NO OIL or LOW OIL may
damage the motor.
Checking the oil
1.
Check the oil level in the pump through the oil sight window (L). The pump oil level must be between minimum
and maximum fill level, as indicated by the red dot. Do not operate the compressor if the oil is over-filled or
under-filled.
2.
Oil is added by removing the oil plug (M) and, using a funnel to avoid spills, adding oil to the compressor.
J
K
L
Max
Min
L
Hex head bolt
M
NOTE:
Refer to
Key parts diagram
, page 7.
3.
To drain the compressor oil or if the oil needs to be replaced, remove hex head bolt.
NOTE:
Please dispose of used compressor oil in an environmentally friendly manner.
4.
Set the pressure switch (C) to the
OFF
position.
OFF
5.
Open the tank drain valve (I) by turning it counter-clockwise to permit the air to escape and prevent air
pressure build-up in the air tank during the break-in period.
OPEN
TM
MC
6.
Turn the air pressure regulator knob (E) counter-clockwise until pressure drops down to zero on output gauge.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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