Black Ridge BRC270, Manual

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PRE-OPERATION FINAL CHECKS

You have now fully assembled your Briggs and Stratton 

powered air compressor.
To ensure all is good for your initial run just take a minute to 

ensure the following.

1.  Check that all bolts are tight.
2.  Check that both caster wheels are sitting level on the 

ground.

3.  The fuel tap is OFF
4.  The engine switch is OFF.
5.  Check that the spark plug lead is firmly attached to the 

top of the spark plug.

6.  Holding on to the belt cage gently rock the air 

compressor and listen for any noise which may indicate 

loose items. If anything appears to be loose either 

tighten or consult a service agent.

Initial Run

To ensure your Briggs and Stratton powered air compressor 

is fully lubricated please go through this initial run. This 

run is recommended when new and if you have not used 

your Briggs and Stratton powered air compressor for over 

6 months.

Before starting your running in ensure that the 

following has been completed:

1.  The air compressor has been fully assembled, see pages 

10 – 11.

2.  Pump oil level is correct, see page 12.
3.  Engine oil level is correct, see page 13.
4.  Fuel tank has been filled with the correct unleaded petrol 

(ULP), see page 9.

To run your Briggs & Stratton powered  

air compressor;

Note: For full details on starting and stopping your Briggs 

and Stratton powered air compressor, see below and 

pages 16 – 18.

1.  Open the drain tap.
2.  Open the unloading valve.
3.  Turn the fuel tap on.
4.  Turn the choke on.
5.  Turn the engine switch on.
6.  Using the recoil starter, start you air compressor.
7.  Once started turn the choke to off.
8.  Run the air compressor for approximately 1 minute, 

with everything open this will allow the oil to circulate 

fully to ensure the air compressor is fully lubricated 

under no load.

After about 1 minute stop the air compressor. Allow to 

cool for approximately 10 minutes. Recheck the pump 

and engine oil level and top up if needed, additional oil, 

SAE30, not included.

To STOP your Briggs & Stratton powered  

air compressor;

1.  Turn the fuel tap off.
2.  Turn the engine switch off.

Before starting your air compressor again 

ensure:

1.  Tank drain tap is closed.

Note: 

1.  Always position compressor on level ground.
2.  Always position compressor away from work area so 

that the compressor does not get covered in dust or 

paint - use a longer air hose to ensure compressor is 

in clean air.