Speedaire 15D802, Operating Instructions Manual

15D802

Speedaire Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

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Speedaire

 Gasoline Air 

Compressor, Generator  

and Welder

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duce the risk of burn injury, handle 

with care. Dispose of used oil prop-

erly.4.   Drain oil while engine is 

warm, into a suitable container.

5.   Reinstall the oil drain plug.
6.   Remove oil gauge and refill with 

new oil.

7.   Check the oil level as instructed in 

the engine manual.

8.   Wipe up any spilled oil.

Air Cleaner:

RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. Do not 

use gasoline or low flashing point 

solvents to clean the element. 

Clean the element in a well venti-

lated area. Ensure that no sparks or 

flames are near the working area, 

this includes any appliance with a 

pilot light. 

Never run the engine without 

the air filter, serious damage can 

result.

Check the air cleaner daily or before 

starting the engine. Check for and cor-

rect heavy buildup of dirt and debris 

along with loose or damaged compo-

nents.
1.   Unscrew the air cleaner cover and 

remove the elements.

2.   Clean the element: 

Foam Pre-Cleaner Element: 

Wash the foam precleaner element 

in warm water with detergent. Rinse 

the foam pre-cleaner element thor-

oughly until all traces of detergent are 

eliminated. Squeeze out excess water, 

but do not wring. Allow the foam pre-

cleaner element to air dry. Saturate the 

foam pre-cleaner element with new 

engine oil. Squeeze out all excess oil. 

DO NOT put engine oil on the foam 

damper.

NOTE:  Clean  the  foam  pre-cleaner 

element  every  25  hours  of  operation 

(more  often  under  extremely  dusty  or 

dirty condition)

Paper Air Cleaner Element: 

Do notwash the paper element or use 

avoid equipment damage. Always 

check the requirements of the tool 

or appliance being used compared 

to the rated output of the unit. 

Read the instruction manual before 

performing maintenance. Keep all air 

vents clear. Keep the unit clean. DO 

NOT spray with water. Periodically 

check all fasteners and tighten, see the 

periodic maintenance chart.
The following procedures must be 

performed when stopping the unit for 

maintenance or service.
1.  Turn off the unit.  
2.  Disconnect spark plug wire from 

engine.

3.  Open all drains.
4.  Wait for the unit to cool before 

starting service.

Engine:

The engine for this unit is governed to 

operate at speeds close to 3600 RPM 

(60Hz) throughout the operating load 

range. 

Do not tamper with the governor-

mechanism, change the setting 

experimentally, or push the throt-

tle open in an attempt to generate 

more electrical current; Equipment 

damage or personal injury may 

result. Governor speed adjustment 

should be made only by an autho-

rized servicing dealer.

Checking Engine Oil:

Check oil level before each operation-

and ensure that it is maintained per
engine manual.

Changing Engine Oil:

Change oil after the first 25 hours 

ofoperation. Thereafter it should be 

changed every 50 hours.
1.  Make sure the unit is on level 

ground. Run the engine to warm 

the oil.

2.   Stop the engine.
3.   Remove the oil drain plug. 

Oil being drained may be hot. To re-

CAUTION

CAUTION

pressurized air, as this will damage the 

element. Clean by gently tapping the 

element to remove dust. Replace the 

element if damaged, bent or extremely 

dirty. Handle new element carefully; do 

not use if the sealing surfaces are bent 

or damaged.

NOTE: Replace the paper element every 

100 hours (more often under extremely 

dusty conditions.)

3.   Reinstall the foam pre-cleaner 

element and the paper air cleaner 

element. Close air cleaner cover 

and screw shut.

Idle Control Adjustment:

NOTE:  The  automatic  idle  speed  is  set 

between 2640 and 2940 RPM.

The idle speed has been pre-set at the 

factory and should rarely require read-

justment. 
Erratic idle operation of the engine 

usually indicates a need for carburetor 

adjustment to provide a smooth idle. 

The idle control will not function prop-

erly when the idle speed is below the 

recommended limits or the carburetor 

is improperly adjusted.

HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED BY AN 

AUTHORIZED Customer Service 

Representative. 

GFCI Test Records:

As with any other safety devices, the 

GFCIs supplied with these generators 

must be checked every month to insure 

that they are functioning properly. To 

test the GFCIs, follow the instructions 

and then enter the date of the test 

below.
1.  With the generator running and 

the idle control switch in the 

“START” position, push the “TEST” 

button. The “RESET” button should 

pop out. This should result in the 

power being off at both outlets of 

the duplex receptacle.  

Veri-

fy this by plugging a test lamp into 

each outlet.

If The Reset Button Does Not Pop 

Out, Do Not Use The Receptacle(S). 

See Authorized Customer Service 

Representative For Service Immedi-

ately.