MAINTENANCE /
REP
AIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERA
TION
ASSEMBL
Y /
INST
ALLA
TION
SAFETY /
SPECIFICA
TIONS
GETTING ST
AR
TED
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Belts
Lock out and tag the power then release all pressure from the tank to prevent unexpected
movement of the unit.
Check belt tension every 3 months. Adjust belt tension to allow 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch deflection with normal
thumb pressure. Also, align belts using a straight edge against the face of the flywheel and touching the
rim on both sides of the face. The belts should be parallel to this straight edge (see Figure 20). Dimension A
should be the same as B and C to ensure proper alignment of the belts.
Slots in the bed-plate allow for sliding the motor back and forth to adjust belt tension.
Removing Belt Guard
When removing belt guard front to
inspect or replace belts, inspect plastic retaining
clips and replace if damaged or if clip can be removed without a tool.
Removing Retaining Clips
1. Using crescent wrench on pliers, rotate clip 90°.
2. Pull clip out and away from beltguard.
3. Reverse process to reinstall after inspecting the clip.
Storage
If compressor is to be stored for a short period of time, make sure that it is stored in a normal position and
in a cool protected area.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OPERATION
DAILY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
3 MONTHS
Check Oil Level
l
Drain Tank
l
Check Air Filter
l
Check Safety Valve
l
Clean Unit
l
Check Belt Tightness
l
Change Oil*
l
*
Change oil after first fifty (50) hours of operation then perform oil changes every three (3) months or two hundred
(200) hours of run time, whichever comes first.
A
B
C
Figure 20 - Top View
Air Compressor
Motor
Flywheel
Straight Edge
Motor
Drive
Pulley
Setscrew
Figure 21
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