Use and Care Manual

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The compressor is making
knocking sounds.
□ There is a loose pulley. □ Tighten the pulley set screw.
□ There is a loose flywheel. □ Tighten the flywheel screw.
□ The compressor mounting
screws are loose.
□ Tighten the mounting screws.
□ The belt is too loose. □ Check the belt tension.
□ An excessive amount of
carbon has build-up in the
pump.
□ Bring the compressor to a service center.
□ The belt is too tight. □ Check the belt tension.
There is excessive belt wear. □ The belt is too loose. □ Check the belt tension.
□ The belt is too tight. □ Check the belt tension.
□ The pully is loose. □ Bring the compressor to a service center.
□ The pulley is misaligned. □ Align the pulley/flywheel.
There is oil and/or moisture
in the tank and/or air lines.
□ The connections (fittings,
tubing, etc.) are loose and
leaking.
□ Check all the connections with a soap
and water solution and tighten.
□ The drain valve is loose
or open.
□ Tighten the drain valve.
□ The check valve is leaking. □ Bring the compressor to a service center.
There is excessive moisture
in the discharge air.
□ There is excessive water in
the air tank.
□ It is normal for oil lube air compressor
pumps to release some oil into the tank
and air lines. Air compressors will also
generate water condensation that will
form in the tank and air lines. Install
water and oil filter traps when needed.
The Typical Compressed Air Distribution
System section provides a guideline.
Contact or call Husky Customer Service
for more information.
□ The oil blow-by has
accumulated in the pump.
□ IMPORTANT: If the tank or air lines have
excessive water and/or oil, bring the
compressor to a service center.
The fuses blow or the circuit
breaker trips repeatedly.
□ The incorrect fuse size is
being used, or the circuit is
overloading.
□ Verify the proper fuse size is being used.
□ Use time-delay fuses.
□ Disconnect other electrical appliances
from the circuit or operate the
compressor on its own branch circuit.
□ There are loose eletrical
connections.
□ Verify the wiring connection inside the
pressure switch and the terminal box
area.
□ There is a defective check
valve or unloader.
□ Bring the compressor to a service center.
Troubleshooting (continued)