SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

All maintenance and repair operations not listed must be performed by Trained Service Technician.

Risk of Unsafe

Operation. Unit

cycles automatically when power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool.

To Replace or Clean Check Valve

1.Release all air pressure from air tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the Maintenance section.

2.Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF" and unplug unit.

3.Remove shrouds.

4.Using an adjustable wrench, loosen outlet tube nut at air tank and pump. Carefully move outlet tube away from check valve.

 

 

 

Nut

 

Outlet Tube

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure

 

 

 

 

Relief

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Tube

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

Nut

5.Using an adjustable wrench, loosen pressure relief tube nut at air tank and pressure switch. Carefully move pressure relief tube away from check valve.

6.Unscrew the check valve (turn counterclockwise) using a 7/8" open end wrench. Note the orientation for reassembly.

7.Using a screwdriver, carefully push the valve disc up and down. NOTE: The valve disc should move freely up and down on a spring which holds the valve disc in the closed position; if not the check valve needs to be cleaned or replaced.

Screwdriver

In open position nothing is visible.

In closed position disc is visible.

8.Clean or replace the check valve. A solvent, such as paint or varnish remover can be used to clean the check valve.

9.Apply sealant to the check valve threads. Reinstall the check valve (turn clockwise).

10.Replace the pressure release tube. Tighten nuts.

11.Replace the outlet tube and tighten nuts.

12.Replace shrouds.

13.Perform the Break-in Procedure. See "Break-in Procedure" in the Operation section.

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Craftsman 919.7243 Service and Adjustments, To Replace or Clean Check Valve, Nut Outlet Tube Pressure Relief Check Valve