SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

Schedule

Operating this equipment has the potential to cause eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear eye and ear protection when operating an air compressor. Be certain the safety protection you wear meet the appro- priate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance sched- ule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section.

Daily

1.Check the oil level! Use the sight glass on the crankcase to make sure the oil reservoir is at the correct level.

2.Check for worn or damaged cords and plugs.

3.Check for any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this air compressor.

4.When finished using the air compres- sor, drain the condensation from the tank as instructed in Draining Tank on Page 16, and leave the drain valve open until the next use.

If the compressor is used on a daily basis, perform the following checks each week.

Weekly

1.Blow dirt and dust off of the air filter (Figure 10), then re-install.

Figure 10. Air filter foam element.

2.Check for loose bolts or fittings.

3.Clean off all dirt and dust from the cylin- der head, motor, fan, air lines, exhaust pipe, couplers and frame. Dirt can lead to overheating.

4.Check air lines and connectors to make sure they are in good condition.

5.Pull the safety drain valve to make sure it is working properly (see Draining Tank on Page 16).

The air compressor will turn ON automatically when it is set on AUTO. When performing maintenance make sure the AUTO/OFF lever is in the OFF position, the compressor is unplugged, and the air pressure has been bled out of the tank.

Model G0466/G0469 Air Compressors

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Grizzly G0466, G0469 instruction manual Maintenance, Schedule, Daily, Weekly

G0466, G0469 specifications

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