Senco PC2017 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Probable Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

1.Engine will not start.

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Various engine problems.

Refer to engine manual accompanying your air

 

compressor.

 

 

SYMPTOM

2.

Noisy operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Loose engine pulley or pump flywheel.

Tighten pulley and or flywheel.

Lack of oil in the pump.

Add correct amount of oil. Check for bearing dam-

Carbon deposits on pistons or valves.

age.

Remove cylinder head and inspect. Clean or re-

 

 

Bearing, piston or connecting rod failure.

place.

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

3.Air leaks from safety relief valve.

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Possible defective safety relief valve.

Operate safety relief valve manually by pulling on

 

ring. If it still leaks, it should be replaced.

Excessive air tank pressure.

Defective motor/pressure switch. Replace.

 

SYMPTOM

4.Air leaks at pump.

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Defective gaskets.

Replace and torque head bolts to 20 ft./lbs.

 

 

SYMPTOM

5.

Air leaks at fittings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Fittings are not tight enough.

Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping.

 

 

Check fittings with soapy water solution. Do not

 

 

overtighten.

 

 

SYMPTOM

6.

Air leak in air tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Defective or rusted air tank.

Air tank must be replaced. Do not attempt to repair

 

 

air tank!

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

7.Air blowing from inlet filter.

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Damaged inlet (reed) valve.

Contact Senco Customer Service @ 800-543-4596.

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Senco PC2017 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Probable Cause Remedy