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InStALLAtIOn & OPERAtIOn
OthER APPROvED OILS.
Regular mineral oils can also be used in Makita compressors. Always
use a non-detergent oil with the following specications:
AMbIEnt tEMPERAtuRES At
POInt Of OPERAtIOn
SAE vISCOSIty ISO vISCOSIty
-16°C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F) SAE 10W ISO 32
1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) SAE 20W ISO 68
ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W ISO 100
fILLInG thE COMPRESSOR wIth OIL
1) Remove the oil ller plug
2) Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump crankcase.
3) Always keep oil level in the middle of the sight glass.
OIL ChAnGES
CHANGE OIL EVERY 300 HOURS OR 3 MONTHS
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
2) Replace the oil drain plug.
3) Rell with the recommended oil to the proper level.
InItIAL OIL ChAnGE DuE At 100 hOuRS.
EnGInE LubRICAtIOn
Check engine Owner’s manual for lubrication and maintenance
requirements.
MAIntEnAnCE
Before doing any maintenance or adjustments to your air compressor,
the following safety precautions should be taken:
►TURN OFF ENGINE. WAIT UNTIL ENGINE IS COMPLETELY
STOPPED.
►DRAIN AIR RECEIVER AND AIR LINES OF AIR PRESSURE.