TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before You Call

If you have any problems with the operation of your air compressor, please call the air compressor helpline at

1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number information printed on the data tag available. (see Figure 22).

Figure 22 - Data Tag Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barcode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REV NO

 

 

 

Unit Information

 

SERIAL NO

Barcode

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

Excessive tank pressure - Safety

Pressure Switch does not shut off engine

Move engine ON/OFF Switch to OFF

Valve pops off.

when compressor reaches “cut-out”

position. Contact trained service technician.

pressure or “cut-off” setting too high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Quick Connect Fitting cracked or

1.

Tighten Quick Connect Fittings where

 

 

loose.

 

air can be heard escaping. Replace

 

 

 

 

fittings.

 

2.

Check Valve seat dirty or damaged.

2.

Contact trained service technician.

Air losses

3.

Defective Pressure Release Valve.

3.

Contact trained service technician.

 

4.

Defective air tank.

4.

Air tank must be replaced. DO NOT

 

 

 

 

REPAIR TANK.

 

5.

Leaking seal.

5.

Contact trained service technician.

 

6.

Damaged Pressure Control.

6.

Contact trained service technician.

 

 

 

 

Safety Valve dirty or defective.

Operate Safety Valve manually by pulling on

Knocking noise

 

 

ring. If valve still leaks, have it replaced at an

 

 

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

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Briggs & Stratton 074002 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Before You Call