SECTION 5: SERVICE
This section is provided for your
Troubleshooting
Symptom | Possible Cause | Possible Solution | ||
|
|
|
|
|
Motor will not start. | 1. | Tank already pressurized. | 1. | Motor will not start if tank |
|
|
|
| is fully pressurized. |
| 2. | Thermal overload switch | 2. | Wait 30 minutes for motor |
|
| has tripped. |
| to cool, then push reset. |
| 3. | Start capacitor is at fault. | 3. | Replace start capacitor. |
| 4. | Short circuit in motor or | 4. | Inspect and repair all |
|
| cord, or loose connec- |
| connections on motor for |
|
| tions. |
| loose or shorted termi- |
|
|
|
| nals or worn insulation. |
| 5. | Pressure switch is bad. | 5. | Replace or adjust the |
|
|
|
| pressure switch (Page |
|
|
|
| 20). |
| 6. | Thermal overload tripped. | 6. | Push in reset button. |
| 7. | Motor is at fault. | 7. | Replace motor. |
|
|
|
|
|
Motor overheats and | 1. | Compressor and motor | 1. | Clean cylinder fins, motor |
thermal overload turns |
| have restricted air flow. |
| fan, and vent area. |
motor OFF. | 2. | Air filter clogged. | 2. | Inspect and clean air fil- |
|
|
|
| ter. |
| 3. | Thermal overload switch | 3. | Reduce load on com- |
|
| has tripped. |
| pressor and allow longer |
|
|
|
| cool down periods. |
|
|
|
|
|
Loud repetitious noise | 1. | Motor fan is hitting the | 1. | Adjust fan cover mount- |
coming from air com- |
| cover. |
| ing position, tighten fan, |
pressor. |
|
|
| or shim fan cover. |
|
|
|
|
|
Compressor knocking. | 1. | Improper oil level. | 1. | Check oil level and add |
|
|
|
| oil (Page 20). |
| 2. | Air filter clogged. | 2. | Inspect and clean air fil- |
|
|
|
| ter. |
| 3. | Piston assembly loose. | 3. | Inspect and repair piston |
|
|
|
| and connecting rod. |
|
|
|
|
|
Model T21888 (Mfg. since 2/10) |