TROUBLESHOOTING

Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources, moving parts or

compressed air sources. Personal injury may occur. Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air pressure.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

Excessive tank

Pressure switch does

Move On/Auto/Off lever

pressure - safety

not shut off motor when

to the "OFF" position, if

valve pops off.

compressor reaches "cut-

the outfit does not shut off

 

out" pressure.

contact a Trained Service

 

 

Technician.

 

Pressure switch "cut-out"

Contact a Trained Service

 

too high.

Technician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Tube fittings are not tight

Tighten fittings where air

fittings.

enough.

can be heard escaping.

 

 

Check fittings with soapy

 

 

water solution. Do Not

 

 

Overtighten.

Air leaks in air

Defective air tank.

Air tank must be replaced.

tank or at air

 

Do not repair the leak.

tank welds.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not drill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into, weld or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

otherwise modify air tank

 

 

or it will weaken. The tank

 

 

can rupture or explode.

 

 

 

Air leaks

Leaking seal.

Contact a Trained Service

between head

 

Technician.

and valve plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leak from

Possible defect in safety

Operate safety valve

safety valve.

valve.

manually by pulling on ring.

 

 

If valve still leaks, it should

 

 

be replaced.

 

 

 

Knocking Noise.

Possible defect in safety

Operate safety valve

 

valve.

manually by pulling on ring.

 

 

If valve still leaks, it should

 

 

be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Craftsman 919.724123 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

919.724123 specifications

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