To Check
Safety
Valve
Risk of Bursting,
if the safety valve
does not work properly,
over=
pressurization
may occur, causing
air tank rupture
or an explosion,
1.
Before starting compressor, pull
the ring on the safety valve to
make sure that the safety valve
operates freely. If the valve
is stuck or does not operate
smoothly, it must be replaced
with the same type of valve.
To Drain
Tank
1,
Set the On/Auto/Off
lever to "Off"
and unplug unit=
2.
Puff the regulator knob out and
turn clockwise to set the outlet
pressure to zero.
3.
Remove the air tool or accessory.
4.
Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
5.
Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve (counter-
clockwise) on bottom of tank.
Risk of Bursting,
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,
6.
After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve (clockwise).
The air compressor
can now be
stored.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure.
The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, and
reinstalled.
oil
Risk of Bursting,
Brain tank to remease
air pressure
before removing
the
oil fill cap or oil drain pmug,
Ohecking
1=
Place unit on a Ievet surface.
2=
Remove the oil fill plug (A). The
oil tevet should be even with the
top of the fiII hole and no Iower
than 6 threads from the top of fill
hole.
2.
If needed, slowly add oiI until it
reaches the top of fill hole.
NOTE: Use an air compressor
oil
such as SAE-20 (API CG/CD heavy
duty motor oik Under extreme winter
conditions
use SAE-10 weight oil.
Changing
1.
Place unit on a level surface.
2.
Remove the oil fill plug (A).
3.
Remove the oil drain plug (B) and
drain oil into a suitable container.
4.
Replace the ell drain plug (B) and
tighten secure.
NOTE: Use an air compressor
oil
such as SAE-20 (API CG/CD heavy
duty motor oiI. Under extreme winter
conditions
use SAE-10 weight oil.
5.
Slowly fill crankcase to the top of
the fill hole. Crankcase capacity
is 16 fluid ounces (473.2 ml).
6.
Replace oil fil! plug (A) and
tighten securely
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