Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Excessive oil consumption or oil

Restricted Air Intake Filter.

Clean or replace.

in hose.

 

 

Air compressor on unlevel surface.

Do not incline the air compressor

 

 

 

more than 10° in any direction while

 

 

running.

 

 

 

 

Crankcase overfilled with oil.

Drain oil. Refill to proper level with

 

 

SAE-30W non detergent oil.

 

 

 

 

Wrong viscosity.

Drain oil. Refill to proper level with

 

 

SAE-30W non detergent oil.

 

Plugged oil dipstick vent.

Clean.

 

 

 

 

Plugged crankcase breather.

Clean or replace.

 

 

 

 

Oil leaks.

Torque head bolts: Single Stage=17

 

 

ft./lbs. Two Stage=33 ft./lbs.

 

 

 

 

Worn piston rings or scored cylinder.

Contact Graco Customer Service.

 

 

 

Oil has milky appearance.

Water in oil due to condensation.

Change oil and move air compres-

 

 

sor to a less humid environment.

 

 

 

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Graco 3A0595D important safety instructions Troubleshooting