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STEP 5. 

Remove the intake valve flapper 

(1), keeper (2), restraint (3) if assembled, 

and screw from the bottom of the valve plate 

and discard. Clean the bottom of the plate 

with a clean, soft cloth. Install the new intake 

valve flapper, restraint, if one was removed, 

and keeper.  The valve keeper should be 

placed on top of the flapper so that the word 

“UP” is visible (See Fig. #2). 

NOTE: 

  Pay  close  attention  to  valve 

assembly. Some parts in kit may not be for 

your model.

NOTE: 

 Torque  new  flapper  screw  to  18 

inch-pounds.

STEP 6.

  Install the new O-ring, seating it 

firmly  into  the  groove  with  your  finger  or 

blunt object.  (See Fig. #2). 

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Figure 3

STEP 7. 

Remove the exhaust valve flapper 

(1), restraint (2) and valve keeper (3)from 

the top of the valve plate and discard them. 

Clean the top of the plate with a clean, soft 

cloth. Install the new exhaust valve flapper, 

restraint  and  keeper.    The  valve  keeper 

should be placed on top of the flapper so 

that the word “UP” is visible (See Fig. #3). 

NOTE: 

 Torque flapper screw to 18 inch-

pounds.

STEP  8.

    Install  the  new  head  gasket, 

seating it firmly into the groove with your 

finger or blunt object.  (See Fig. #3).  Set 

aside. Repeat steps 5 thru 8 to service other 

end of compressor.

STEP 9.

  Remove the fan guard by depressing 

the 4 tabs on the side of the housing.  

STEP 10.

 Remove the fan by using two flat 

blade  screwdrivers  to  pry  off,  making  sure 

screwdriver  contact  is  made  with  hub  back, 

and not the fan blades. Note fan orientation 

for reassembly.

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Figure 4

O-Ring Groove

O-Ring Groove

Release Tab

View of fan 

with spring 

clip facing in.

 

CAUTION: Make sure gasket 

is  not  twisted  when  seated  in 

groove.

REASSEMBLY

STEP 1.

 With the sleeves firmly seated on the housing, replace the valve plates 

in same manner as they were. (See Fig. #8). Make sure the top edge of the 

sleeve locates in the O-ring groove in the bottom of the valve plate.

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Summary of Contents for Rietschle Thomas SK2660

Page 1: ...5 attachment for torque wrench for head screws 5 32 Allen wrench for torque wrench eccentric screw Flat Screwdriver 2 Clean Cloths WARNING Unplug the compressor before beginning disassembly This kit i...

Page 2: ...amage or personal injury always tryrotatingthefanbyHAND prior to connecting the unit to the power source Check for suction at the air inlet port by placing your nger over the port as you turn the fan...

Page 3: ...alve apper restraint and keeper The valve keeper should be placed on top of the apper so that the word UP is visible See Fig 3 NOTE Torque apper screw to 18 inch pounds STEP 8 Install the new head gas...

Page 4: ...eps 9 16 on the other side of compressor STEP 11 Insert the 5 32 allen wrench into the access hole in the compressor hous ing Loosen the set screw 1 4 turn Rotate connecting rod to top dead center 180...

Page 5: ...eps 9 16 on the other side of compressor STEP 11 Insert the 5 32 allen wrench into the access hole in the compressor hous ing Loosen the set screw 1 4 turn Rotate connecting rod to top dead center 180...

Page 6: ...alve apper restraint and keeper The valve keeper should be placed on top of the apper so that the word UP is visible See Fig 3 NOTE Torque apper screw to 18 inch pounds STEP 8 Install the new head gas...

Page 7: ...amage or personal injury always tryrotatingthefanbyHAND prior to connecting the unit to the power source Check for suction at the air inlet port by placing your nger over the port as you turn the fan...

Page 8: ...5 attachment for torque wrench for head screws 5 32 Allen wrench for torque wrench eccentric screw Flat Screwdriver 2 Clean Cloths WARNING Unplug the compressor before beginning disassembly This kit i...

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