SYMPTOM
Noisy operation.
Pressure drop in air tank or
rapid pressure loss when air
compressor is shut off.
Insufficient pressure at air tool
or accessory.
Air leaks from Safety Relief
Valve.
Air leaks at pump.
Air continues to leak at Motor/
Pressure Switch while motor is
running.
Air blowing from Air Intake
Filter.
Portable Electric Air Compressor Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
Loose motor pulley or pump flywheel.
Lack of oil in the pump.
Carbon deposits on pistons or valves.
Bearing, piston or connecting rod
failure.
Air leaks at connections.
Defective Check Valve or Pilot Valve.
Air leak in air tank.
Air leaks or restrictions.
Restricted air intake filter.
Hose or hose connections are too
small or long.
Air compressor is not large enough
for air requirement.
Pressure Regulator not turned to high
enough pressure or defective.
Slipping belt.
Restricted Pilot Valve.
Possible defective Safety Relief
Valve.
Excessive air tank pressure.
Defective gaskets.
Defective Motor/Pressure Switch.
Damaged inlet (reed) valve.
REMEDY
Tighten pulley and or flywheel.
Add correct amount of oil. Check for
bearing damage.
Remove cylinder head and inspect.
Clean or replace valve plate.
STOP THE AIR COMPRESSOR!
Contact Mi-T-M
Customer Service.
®
Allow the air compressor to build
pressure to the maximum allowed.
Turn off and brush a soapy wa-
ter solution onto all connections.
Check connections for air bubbles.
Tighten the connections where
leaks are present.
Remove, clean or replace.
Air tank must be replaced. Do not
attempt to repair air tank!
Check for leaks and repair.
Clean or replace.
Replace with larger hose or
connectors.
Use a smaller tool or larger air
compressor.
Adjust Pressure Regulator to proper
setting or replace.
Tighten or replace.
Clean or replace.
Operate Safety Relief Valve manu-
ally by pulling on ring. If it still
leaks, it should be replaced.
Replace Motor/Pressure Switch.
Clean, reset or replace Pilot Valve.
Torque head bolts: Single Stage=
17 ft./lbs. Two Stage= 33 ft./lbs.
Replace.
Replace.
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