Insufficient pressure at air tool or accessory

8.Insufficient pressure at air tool or accessory.

REMEDY

Pressure regulator knob not turned to high enough pressure or defective pressure regulator.

Restricted air intake filter.

Air leaks.

Hose or hose connections are too small or long.

Slipping belt.

Air compressor is not large enough for air require- ment.

Adjust pressure regulator knob to proper setting or replace.

Clean or replace.

Check for leaks and repair.

Replace with larger hose or connectors.

Tighten or replace.

Check the accessory air requirement. If it is higher than the CFM or pressure supply of the air compressor, you need a larger air compressor.

		SYMPTOM
9.	Air compressor not making enough air.
PROBABLE CAUSE		REMEDY
Restricted air intake filter.		Clean or replace.
Defective (reed) valve.		Drain air tank and measure pump up time. Compare
		to specifications. If lower, remove pump head and
		inspect valve plate, clean or replace.
Restriction in pilot valve.		Clean or replace.

SYMPTOM
10. Excessive oil consumption in pump.
PROBABLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Restricted air intake filter.	Clean or replace.
Air compressor on unlevel surface.	Do not incline the air compressor more than 10° in
	any direction while running.
Crankcase overfilled with oil.	Drain oil. Refill to proper level with Senco PC0344
	oil.
Plugged oil dipstick vent.	Clean.
Oil leaks.	Repair.
Worn piston rings or scored cylinder.	Contact Senco Customer Service 800-543-4596.
SYMPTOM
11. Oil has milky appearance.
PROBABLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Water in oil due to condensation.	Change oil and move air compressor to a less humid
	environment.
SYMPTOM
12. Moisture in discharge air.
PROBABLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Condensation in air tank caused by high level of	Drain air tank after every use. Drain air tank more
atmospheric humidity or air compressor is not run	often in humid weather and use an air line filter.

long enough.

Senco® Gasoline Air Compressor Manual 2000