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Twin Tank Wheelbarrow Portable Air Compressor
V 3.03
8474488
Additional instructions can be found in the engine owner’s manual.
Use the drain valve located on the pump aftercooler or intercooler
for cold-starting purposes. Take additional care to keep dirt/debris
from entering the fuel tank or obstructing the airflow through the
engine or past the pump. Make sure the airflow to the regulator is
completely closed (gauge attached reads 0 PSI) before attaching
air hose and accessory. A slight hissing
noise caused by the airflow
being directed to atmosphere during engine idle is normal. Store
compressor in a warm/dry location and perform maintenance as
indicated in your manuals.
STARTING IN COLD TEMPERATURES
1. Open drain valve located on the pump’s 'finned' aftercooler.
If this drain cannot be located carefully open one or both
drains on the bottom of the air tanks.
2. Check engine and pump oil level. With the air compressor
in a level position the engine oil level should be maintained
to the bottom edge of either oil fill port. The pump oil level
should be maintained between the top and bottom portion
of the red bulls eye on the sight glass or half-way up.
3. Please note the engine maximum RPM setting is factory set
and secured by the use of a hex head screw between the
throttle arm and throttle plate. Do not remove the screw or
alter the factory locked position of the engine throttle arm.
4. Rotate the engine kill switch to the ON position, open the
fuel shutoff lever to the right (R), close the choke lever to the
left (L). Start the engine, open the choke lever (R). If engine
begins to falter or bog down close/open the choke (L or R)
until engine maintains proper speed. The choke must be fully
open (R) to operate the engine. Close drains after the engine
and pump are cycling efficiently.
5. When outside temperatures drop consistently below 40° F
(4.4° C), change the pump oil to either 10W, synthetic blend
or full synthetic. It may still be necessary to employ the cold
start technique described above.
