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MOVING
1. Grasp handle (W) of compressor, and lift compressor high
enough so unit can be rolled on the front tire.
WARNING:
Risk of unsafe operation. Ensure proper footing
and use caution when rolling compressor so that unit does not
tip or cause loss of balance.
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage. Place engine fuel valve lever
(O) in the OFF position before moving or transporting unit.
2. When location is reached slowly lower rear of compressor to
ground. Always store compressor in a horizontal position.
DO
NOT
store in a standing position.
NOTE:
Should the unit tip over, hard starting and smoking will
occur due to oil spillage.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Pre-Start Checklist (Fig. 1)
1. Ensure engine ON/OFF switch (C) is in the OFF position.
2. Ensure air tank is drained, see
Draining Air Tank
under
Maintenance.
3. Ensure the drain valve (J) is closed.
4. Ensure safety valve (I) is functioning properly, see
Checking
Safety Valve
under
Maintenance.
5. Check pump oil level, see
Compressor Pump Oil
under
Maintenance.
NOTICE:
Do not operate without oil or with inadequate oil. D
e
WALT
is not responsible for compressor failure caused by inadequate oil.
6. Check engine's oil and fuel level, see engine's instruction
manual for correct procedures.
7. Visually inspect drive belt. Replace belt if frayed, cracked, or
worn.
NOTE:
Outer belt cover must be removed to inspect
drive belt.
8. Ensure all guards, covers, and labels are in place, legible (for
labels) and securely mounted. Do not use compressor until all
items have been verified.
Initial Set-up (Fig. 1)
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and
understand this instruction manual and the engine instruction
manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage. Serious damage may result if
the following break-in instructions are not closely followed.
This procedure is required:
• Before the air compressor is used for the first time.
• When the unloader valve has been replaced.
• When the compressor pump has been replaced.
The procedure:
1. Follow
Pre-Start Checklist
under
Preparation for Use
.
2. Rotate the unloader's manual lock to the
open
position to
prevent air tank pressure buildup.
3. Open the pressure regulator. Pull regulator knob (F) out and
rotate clockwise until it stops.
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and under-
stand the engine instruction's manual for safety, operation and
maintenance instructions.
4. Prepare engine for first time use,
OPEN
CLOSED
N
O OFF
ON
see engine's instruction manual
