MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
•Use approved spark plug tester.
•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
3.Clean area around engine oil drain plug.The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor
(see Figure 17).
Figure 17 — Engine Oil Drain Plug and Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain Plug | Oil Fill Opening |
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4.Remove engine oil drain plug and drain engine oil completely into a suitable container.
5.Reinstall engine oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove Oil Fill Cap.
6.Use an oil funnel and slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening to the point of overflowing at Oil Fill Cap (see Figure 17). DO NOT overfill.
7.Reinstall Oil Fill Cap. Finger tighten cap securely.
8.Wipe up any spilled oil. Dispose of used oil properly.
Clean Spark Arrester Screen
The engine exhaust muffler may be equipped a spark arrester screen. If equipped, inspect and clean the screen every
50 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
If you use your air compressor on any
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of air compressor including overhead.
•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow the muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrester.
•Remove spark arrester screen for cleaning and inspection (see Figure 18) by loosening and removing the screws in the muffler guard used to hold the screen.
Figure 18 - Spark Arrester
Typical Spark
Arrester Shown
•Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. DO NOT use a defective screen. If screen is not damaged, clean it with commercial solvent.
•Reattach spark arrester screen to muffler guard by installing the screws in the holes provided.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark arrester screen by
calling 1-800-743-4115.
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