Problem |
| Possible Causes |
| Likely Solutions |
High Oil | 1. | Crankcase oil too thin. | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended |
Consumption |
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| oil. |
| 2. Unit not on level surface. | 2. | Reposition unit on a level surface. | |
| 3. | Crancase vents clogged. | 3. | Clean Crankcase vents. |
Overheating | 1. | Filters need cleaning/replacing. | 1. | Check inlet and outlet filters. Clean and/or replace as |
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| 2. Crankcase oil too thin or | 2. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended | |
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| incorrect type. |
| oil. |
| 3. | Crankcase oil level too low. | 3. | Add oil to proper level, check for leaks. |
4.Unusually dusty environment. 4. Clean and/or replace filters more often or move unit to cleaner environment.
| 5. | Cord is too small of a gauge or | 5. | Increase cord size or use shorter length extension |
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| too long to handle compressor. |
| cord, or eliminate extension cord. See Recommended |
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| Wire Gauge for Extension Cords in Safety section. |
| 6. | Unit not on level surface. | 6. | Reposition unit on a level surface. |
Compressor | 1. | Compressor not large enough | 1. | Check if accessory SCFM is met by Compressor. If |
starts and stops |
| for job. |
| Compressor doesn’t reach accessory SCFM, you need |
excessively |
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| a larger Compressor. |
| 2. | Loose fittings. | 2. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap |
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| solution for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not |
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| overtighten. |
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Excessive noise | 1. | Crankcase overfilled with oil | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended |
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| 2. | Crankcase oil level too low. | 2. | Add oil to proper level, check for leaks. |
| 3. | Loose or damaged belt guard. | 3. | Replace belt guard. |
| 4. | Loose fittings. | 4. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap |
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| solution for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not |
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| overtighten. |
| 5. | Unit not on level surface. | 5. | Reposition unit on a level surface. |
Moisture in | Too much moisture in air. | Install inline air filter/dryer, and/or relocate to less humid | ||
discharge air |
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Oil in discharge air | 1. | Crankcase oil too thin or | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended |
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| crankcase overfilled with oil. |
| oil. |
| 2. | Crankcase vents clogged. | 2. | Clean Crankcase vents. |
Safety Valve “pops” | Safety valve needs service. | Pull on test ring of safety valve. If it still pops, replace. | ||
Air leaks from pump | Loose fittings. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap | ||
or fittings |
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| solution for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not | |
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| overtighten. | |
Air leaks from tank | Defective or rusted tank. | Have tank replaced by a qualified technician. | ||
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the compressor. Disconnect power supply before service.
SKU 67847 | For technical questions, please call | Page 17 |