TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom 1. Motor will not run or restart.
Power cord not plugged in.
Motor/Pressure switch in “OFF” position.
Motor thermal overload switch has tripped.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord.
Air tank pressure exceeds motor/ pressure switch
Pressure release valve on motor/ pressure switch has not unloaded pump head pressure.
Defective motor, motor capacitor, motor/ pressure switch, or check valve.
Plug cord into grounded outlet.
Move switch to “AUTO” position.
Turn air compressor off, wait until motor is cool, then press motor thermal overload (red) button firmly until click is heard.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Check for proper fuse amperage.
Check for low voltage conditions.
Disconnect any other electrical appliances from circuit or operate air compressor on its own branch circuit.
Check chart on page #9 for proper gauge wire and cord length.
Motor will start automatically when air tank pressure drops below
Bleed the line by moving the switch to the “Off” position.
Contact Senco Customer Service.
Symptom 2. Noisy operation.
Loose motor pulley or pump flywheel. | Tighten pulley and or flywheel. |
Lack of oil in the pump. | Add correct amount of oil. Check for bearing damage. |
Carbon deposits on pistons or valves. | Remove cylinder head and inspect. Clean or replace. |
Bearing, piston or connecting rod failure. | STOP THE COMPRESSOR! Contact Senco Customer |
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