RIDGID GP90135 manual Tank, Drive Belt, Filter Removal, Inspection and Replacement, Storage

Maintenance (continued)

Tank

!DANGER

Never attempt to repair or modi- fy a tank! Welding, drilling or any other modification will weaken the tank resulting in damage from rupture or explo- sion. Always replace worn, cracked or damaged tanks.

NOTICE

Drain liquid from tank daily.

The tank should be carefully inspected at a minimum of once a year. Look for cracks forming near the welds. If a crack is detected, remove pressure from tank immediately and replace.

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Figure 11

Drive Belt

Belt stretch is a result of normal use. When properly adjusted, the belt deflects about 1/2” with five pounds of pressure applied midway between the engine pul- ley and pump (See Figure 12).

	To adjust drive belt tension:
	1.	Remove belt guard and loosen
		engine brace.
	2.	Loosen the four fasteners holding the
		engine to the baseplate.
Tank Drain	3.	Shift the engine in the proper direc-
		tion. The belt must be properly
		aligned when adjustment is made.
	4.	To align belt, lay a straight edge
		against the face of the flywheel,
		touching the rim at two places (See
		Figure 13).
	5.	Adjust flywheel or engine pulley so
		that the belt runs parallel to the
		straight edge.
	6.	Use a gear puller to move the pulley
		on the shaft and tighten fasteners.
	7.	Adjust brace and reinstall.

1/2” Deflection

Figure 12

Touch Rim in	Straight Edge
Two Places	Parallel With Belt
Figure 13

Filter Removal, Inspection and Replacement

To change a filter, pull off the filter housing cover. If filter element is dirty, replace ele- ment or entire filter.

Storage

1.When not in use, hose and compres- sor should be stored in a cool, dry place.

2.Tanks should be drained of moisture. Hose should be disconnected and hung with open ends down to allow any moisture to drain.

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