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- MAINTENANCE
5.1 Routine maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance operations, wear heat-resistant gloves. The engine head (A) and muffler (3), the
compressor head block (B) and the copper pipe (5) coming from the unloader valve (17) can get extremely hot.
Any routine maintenance work can be performed by the operators on the site.
NOTE: Before performing any maintenance on the engine, refer to the use & maintenance manual supplied with the
equipment.
Carry out these operations in the following order:
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Press the throttle lever (10) to the lowest point to switch the engine off;
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Open the valve (18) to drain the air tank (14) completely.
5.1.1 Checking the oil level
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Check the oil level in the engine with the dipstick (12) in the oil filler cap;
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Check the oil level in the compressor head block with the oil filler dipstick(8).
5.1.2 Draining condensed water from the air tank
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Open the drain tap (18) in the bottom of the tank and allow the condensed water to flow out;
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Close the tap as soon as air begins to come out.
5.1.3 Removing/cleaning the suction filters (4) - (2)
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Remove the cover to get at the filter element;
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Blow compressed air into the filter element;
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Put the cover again and fully tighten the screw.
5.1.4 Checking the oil level in the air lubricator (20)
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Check the oil level through the sight glass.
5.1.5 Adding air lubricating oil
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Open the drain tap (18) and release all the air from the air tank (14);
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Unscrew the oil cup from the lubricator unit (16) and add antifreeze BIOFLU oil or, if it is not available, use SAE 10 oil. Use
the recipient with nozzle supplied;
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Clean any dripping oil;
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Close the drain tap (18).
IMPORTANT!
Do not use hydraulic oil or brake fluid as these may cause irreparable damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT!
The pneumatic equipment will be damaged by coming into contact with condensed water or by lack of lubrication.
