Maintenance

Changing Oil

To drain the oil from the Pump Crankcase:

a.Place a container under the Drain Plug.

b.Remove the Oil Plug to allow air flow into the Pump.

c.Remove the Drain Plug, allowing the oil to drain into the container.

d.When the oil is completely drained from the Pump, replace the Drain Plug.

e.Fill the Pump with new compressor oil to the FULL level on the Oil Sight Glass.

f.Replace and tighten the Oil Plug.

g.Discard the old oil according to local, state and federal regulations.

Draining Moisture from the Tank

The Drain Valve is located under the Tank. It must be accessed daily to release all trapped air and moisture from the Tank. This will eliminate condensation which can cause tank corrosion.

To empty the air and condensation:

a.Make sure the compressor engine is off.

b.Place a collection pan under the Drain Valve.

c.Open the Drain Valve by pivoting the lever on the bottom of the Compressor so the lever is in line with the Drain Valve.

d.When all the pressure is released, close the Drain Valve by pivoting the lever on the bottom of the compressor so that the lever is perpendicular to the Drain Valve.

Air Filter Maintenance

Check the Air Filter weekly to see if it needs replacement. If working in dirty environments, you may need to replace the filter more often. To replace the Air Filter:

a.Unthread the Wing Nut holding the Air Filter Assembly in place.

b.Remove the Air Filter Assembly.

c.Replace with a new Air Filter.

d.Secure in place with the Wing Nut.

Adjusting Belt Tension

1. Remove the Belt Guard Cover (129) and set it aside.

Deflection

Distance

2.Press on the center of the longest span on each belt with moderate finger pressure (4-4.5 lb.). Then measure the deflection distance, the distance that the belt moved. The belt should deflect anywhere from

1/2” to 1”.

Engine Base

Threaded Rod

Engine

Mounting

(118)

Bolts

 

 

Bolts (110)

Bottom Plate (114)

Nut (115)

3.If either belt deflects too much, tighten belts by loosening the four Bolts (110) on the Bottom Plate (114) and moving the engine away from the other pulley slightly by turning the Nut (115) holding the Threaded Rod (118). Secure engine mounting bolts and retest tension. If either belt is too long to be properly tensioned, both belts must be replaced.

4.If either belt deflects too little, loosen belts by loosening the Bolts on the Bottom Plate and moving the engine towards the other pulley slightly by turning the Nut (115) on the Threaded Rod (118). Secure engine mounting bolts and retest tension.

5.Before use, replace belt cover.

Item 67853

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444 3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 67853 Changing Oil, Draining Moisture from the Tank, Air Filter Maintenance, Adjusting Belt Tension

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