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CHECK AND FILL OIL 

CHECK AND FILL FUEL 

CHECK/REPLACE FILTER 

CAUTION

 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE 

ENGINE BEFORE CHECKING OIL 

WARNING

 

DO NOT OVERFILL! LEAVE ROOM  FOR 

FUEL EXPANSION. NEVER  FILL 

FUEL INDOORS. NEVER FILL  FUEL 

WHEN ENGINE IS HOT OR  RUNNING. 

DO NOT SMOKE OR FILL 

CAUTION

 

DO  NOT  CLEAN AIR  FILTER  WITH 

ANY  TYPE OF DETERGENT.

 

1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill opening.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean.
5. Reinsert dipstick and check oil

level.

6. DO  NOT  OVERFILL
6.

CLOSE OIL CAP.

7. Change oil as published

1. Remove cover panel.
2. Loosen screw and remove air

filter cover

3. Never wash air cleaner with any

kind of detergent or cleaning sol-
vent.

4. Air filter should be changed if

engine performance decreases or
color of exhaust changes.

5. Never run engine without air filter.

This will cause rapid engine wear.

1. Fill with gasoline fuel only

2. Clean area around fuel cap.
3. Remove fuel cap.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. DO NOT overfill. Do not fill above

the red plug inside the fuel tank
filter   (this allows for fuel expansion)

6. Replace fuel cap.
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 

*First oil change should be after 5 hours. After initial break-in period change oil every (30) hours.

Remove the oil cap or dipstick

Place a container underneath the drain bolt

Unscrew the oil drainage bolt

Allow oil to drain completely

Reinstall the drainage bolt and tighten securely.

Refill the oil per the check and fill instructions above.

20

 ounce oil capacity in the crankcase depending on the amount of oil drained.

Reinstall the dipstick.

NOTE:

 Used oil must be disposed of properly.  Take used motor oil to an approved recycling center. 

*First oil change should be after 5 hours.  After initial break-in period change oil every (30)  hours.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE 

The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. 

Remove the spark plug cap

Clean area around the base

Remove the spark plug

Inspect the spark plug for damage and clean with a wire brush.  If there is any damage, the plug should be replaced. If you
replace the plug, use the recommended spark plug or equivalent: 

NGK-BPR6ES

.

The gap between the electrodes is 

.027’-.030

”  SEE ENGINE MANUAL.

Thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading.

If using a NEW plug, once the plug seats by hand, tighten the plug 1/2 rotation with a wrench to compress the washer.

If reusing the old plug, once the plug seats by hand tighten the plug 1/8-1/4 rotation with a wrench to compress the washer.

Summary of Contents for Pro Power Series

Page 1: ...OREAD ANDUNDERSTANDTHE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS OPERATOR S MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE PRODUCT THIS EQUIPMENT IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUSAND COULD CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH IF IMPROPERLYUSED VK2TA INDUSTRIAL GASOLINE AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL VK2TA ...

Page 2: ...h or serious injury Indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury DANGER NEVER WELD OR DRILL A TANK Never attempt to repair a damaged tank Any modification on a tank such as welding or drilling will weaken the tank which may result in rupture or explosion Only replace worn or damaged ...

Page 3: ... WITH THE RULES OF SAFE OPERATION SHOULD USE THE GENERATOR KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE UNIT WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION DO NOT STAND ON THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT TO USE IT AS A HAND HOLD REPLACEORREPAIRANYDEFECTIVEPARTS BEFORE USING DO NOT FILLFUEL TANKIF ENGINEIS HOT THEENGINEGOVERNORISPRESET DONOT TAMPER WITH THE SETTING EXCESSIVELY FAST SPEEDS WILL SEVERELY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGI...

Page 4: ...h moving parts Never remove or attempt to adjust the safety valve Keep it free from paint or any other accumulations This unit may cause electrical arcs that could ignite flammable gas or vapor Keep flammable items away from the compressor and keep the compressor from flammable conditions Compressor parts may be hot even if the unit is not running MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY EVERY MONTH 30 HRS EVER...

Page 5: ... tank has a drain petcock on the bottom and is used to drain moisture from the tank Open the petcock and reduce air pressure below 10 psi and allow moisture to drain This should only be done daily to reduce the risk of corrosion START UP UNDERSTANDING YOUR UNIT Starting the unit manually Rotate or switch the fuel valve to the on position figure 1 or 2 Move the choke to the closed or start position...

Page 6: ...ve on Unloader in the closed operational position Unloader in the open starting position Figure 8 Figure 5 Honda Kohler Figure 2 Kohler Figure 3 Honda Figure 1 Honda Figure 7 Fuel Valve on Choke in start position Choke in start position Fuel Valve on Figure 4 Honda ...

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Page 8: ... any other source of heat around a battery Wear protective goggles rubber apron and rubber gloves when working around a battery Battery electrolyte fluids are an extremely corrosive sulfuric acid solution than can cause severe burns If a spill occurs immediately flush with clear water Never short the battery terminals Electrical short shock burns or explosion will occur Stopping the engine Rotate ...

Page 9: ...nge should be after 5 hours After initial break in period change oil every 30 hours Remove the oil cap or dipstick Place a container underneath the drain bolt Unscrew the oil drainage bolt Allow oil to drain completely Reinstall the drainage bolt and tighten securely Refill the oil per the check and fill instructions above 20 ounce oil capacity in the crankcase depending on the amount of oil drain...

Page 10: ...PLETELY AFTER EACH USE COMPLETE TANK INSPECTION CAREFULLY INSPECT THE TANK OFTEN FOR CRACKS FORMING AROUND THE WELDS REMOVE PRESSURE FROM THE TANK IMMEDIATELY AND REPLACE THE TANK IF A CRACK IS DETECTED NEVEREVERATTEMPTTOREPAIRORMODIFYA TANK DRIVEBELT BELTSTENDTOSTRETCHAS A RESULT OF NORMAL USE THE BELT WILL DEFLECT ABOUT 1 2 INCH WITH FIVE POUNDS OF PRESSUREAPPLIED MIDWAY BETWEEN THE ENGINE PULLE...

Page 11: ...h or on off switch on 2 Charge or replace battery 3 Turn fuel valve on 4 Fill fuel tank 5 Drain fuel tank into an approved container and refill with fresh fuel 6 see 5 above 7 Have carburetor cleaned by a service dealer 8 Move throttle lever toward engine left to increase RPM s 9 Read and follow starting instructions 10 Replace or clean air filter 11 Add oil to proper level 12 Check spark plug for...

Page 12: ...n cylinder head on pump 4 Low oil in pump 1 Move compressor to a well ventilated area 2 Clean all cooling surfaces including air filers on engine and pump 3 Both pump heads should be pulling air in to cool pump If one or both heads are blowing air out pump must be replaced 4 Check oil level thru site glass at base of pump Add oil as needed Use SAE 30 in compressor pump Excessive Belt Wear 1 Pulley...

Page 13: ... Shutdown 8 Gallon Twin Tank SPECIFICATIONS CFM 12 100 PSI Engine HP 7 0Hp CC s 208cc RPM 3850 150 Oil Capacity 20oz 0 6 US qt Oil Weight 10w 30 Start Type Manual Start Fuel Capacity 1 Gallon Fuel Type 86 Octane Gasoline Shutdown Toggle Switch Low Oil Shutdown Size L 44 W 19 5 H 25 Net Weight 160 Lbs FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL VISIT WWW KOHLERPOWER COM MODEL VK2TA Twin Tank Air Compressor ...

Page 14: ...VOLT EQUIPMENT 128 Milport Circle Suite 101 Greenville SC 29607 Customer Service 1 888 207 VOLT info volt equipment com Notes ...

Page 15: ... Notes VOLT EQUIPMENT 128 Milport Circle Suite 101 Greenville SC 29607 Customer Service 1 888 207 VOLT info volt equipment com ...

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