GENERAL MAINTENANCE (continued)
Changing the Oil:
OIL SHOULD BE CHANGED WITHIN THE FIRST 50 HOURS OF OPERATION, OIL SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 300 HOURS OF OPERATION THEREAFTER.
1.Verify the compressor is turned Off.
2.Place a small catch basin under the oil drain port (an 8oz. cup will work fine).
3.Remove the oil fill plug.
4.Remove the oil drain plug.
5.Allow the oil to drain into the catch basin - tilting the compressor toward the drain plug is beneficial.
6.Insert the oil drain plug into the oil drain port.
7.Add 6.7 oz of synthetic 5W50 weight non detergent oil to the crankcase.
This BOSTITCH air compressor is shipped with
8.Insert oil fill plug.
Draining Tank - Twist-Style Drain Cock:
1.Verify that the compressor is turned Off.
2.Holding the handle, tilt the compressor toward the drain cock so that it is positioned at the bottom of the tank.
3.Turn the drain cock counter clockwise to open the valve.
4.Keep the compressor tilted until all moisture has been removed.
5.Turn the drain cock clockwise to close
Checking/Cleaning the Air Filter:
COOLING FINS, PUMP HEAD, AND SURROUNDING PARTS ARE VERY HOT.
DO NOT TOUCH.
1.Verify that the compressor is turned Off.
2.Remove the screw on face of filter assembly.
3.Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
4.Clean filter pad with soap and water as necessary. If the filter becomes clogged or damaged, replace filter assembly.
NEVER CLEAN AIR FILTER WITH A FLAMMABLE LIQUID OR SOLVENT. EXPLOSIVE VAPORS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE AIR TANKS AND CAUSE AN EXPLOSION, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
5.Insert filter element into the housing.
6.
ANY OTHER SERVICE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED
BY AN AUTHORIZED BOSTITCH SERVICE CENTER