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Maintenance
F. Replace fill cap and tighten immediately.
III. Changing Compressor Oil
Initially the compressor oil and oil filter should be replaced after the first 50 hours of operation then
every 500 hours or 6 months. If the oil appears dirty or has a foul smell, it should be replaced
immediately.
A. Verify the machine is level to ensure oil level sightglass will be accurate.
B. Remove any dirt around the separator tank fill cap to prevent contamination from entering the
system.
C. Remove the separator tank fill cap.
D. Inspect and clean the fill cap. Replace if necessary.
E. Drain oil from the bottom of the separator tank.
F. If compressor oil filter change is required, proceed to section 8.11, “Compressor Oil Filter”.
Do not remove caps, plugs, or other components when the
system is running or pressurized. Stop system and relieve all
internal pressure before doing so. Failure to comply with this
warning will cause damage to property and serious bodily
harm.
8.9 Compressor Oil (continued)
C. Remove the separator tank fill cap.
D. Inspect and clean the fill cap. Replace if necessary.
E. Dexron® III ATF can then be added until the oil level reaches halfway in the sightglass. Do not
over fill the separator tank. This will cause oil carryover in the discharge line and at blowdown.
Do not replace fill cap with a pipe cap; serious injury or dam-
age could result. Replacement filters must be the same
quality and type as the original Boss Industries, Inc. fill cap.
II. Adding Compressor Oil
A. Verify the machine is level to ensure oil level in sightglass will be accurate.
B. Remove any dirt around the separator tank fill cap to prevent contamination from entering the
system.
Do not remove caps, plugs, or other components when the
system is running or pressurized. Stop system and relieve
all internal pressure before doing so. Failure to comply
with this warning will cause damage to property and serious
bodily harm.
