13 — ENG
D20414 Rev. 0 2/15/00
CORRECTION
CAUSE
Air leaks.
Air leak from safety valve.
Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If
valve still leaks, it should be replaced.
Have checked at local Sears Service Center.
Compressor is not supplying
enough air to operate
accessories.
Compressor is not large enough for
air requirement.
Check the accessory air requirement. If it is higher
than the SCFM or pressure supplied by your air
compressor, you need a larger compressor.
Restricted air intake filter.
Check and replace if required.
Check valve restricted.
Remove and clean, or replace.
Hole in hose.
Clean or replace air intake filter. Do not operate the
air compressor in the paint spray area.
Decrease amount of air usage.
Prolonged excessive use of air.
Knocking Noise
Defective check valve.
Possible defect in safety valve.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped.
Extension cord is wrong length or
gauge.
Loose electrical connections.
Faulty motor.
PROBLEM
Regulator knob continuous air
leak. Regulator will not shut off
at air outlet.
Dirty or damaged regulator internal
parts.
Clean or replace regulator, or internal parts.
Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace as neces-
sary. Reset circuit breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit
breaker with higher rating than that specified for
your particular branch circuit.
Check for proper fuse. You should be using a Quick
Acting fuse.
Check for low voltage problem.
Check for the extension cord.
Disconnect the other electrical appliances from cir-
cuit or
operate the compressor on its own branch
circuit.
Check the extension cord.
Check wiring connection inside terminal box.
Have checked at local Sears Service Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)
Tighten fittings. (See Air Leaks Section of Trouble-
shooting Guide.)
Motor will not run.
