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ManualsBrandsJenny ManualsPortable1.5-HP 8-Gallon Electric Dual Voltage Wheelbarrow Air Compressor (120-240V 1-Phase)

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Piston rings damaged or worn

(broken, rough, or scratched).

Excessive end gap or side

clearance. Piston rings not

seated, are stuck in grooves or end

gaps not staggered.

Install new rings.

Cylinder or piston scratched, worn,

or scored.

Repair or replace as required.

Connecting rod, piston pin, or

crank wrist pin bearings worn or

scored.

Inspect all. Repair or replace as

required.

Crankshaft seal worn or crankshaft

scored.

Replace seal or crankshaft

assembly.

Worn cylinder ﬁ nish. Deglaze cylinder with 180 grit ﬂ ex-

hone.

Fittings not tight enough or leaking. Warning drain air before tightening:

tighten ﬁ ttings where air can not be

heard escaping. Check joint with

soap solution. Do not overtighten.

Possible defective reed valve.

(Hand Carry Units)

Remove pump head and inspect

valve plate and (reed) valve. Clear

or replace valves as required.

Air compressor on unlevel surface. Do not incline the air compressor

more than 10° in any direction

while running.

Crankcase overﬁ lled with oil. Drain oil. Reﬁ ll to proper level with

Jenny Ultimate Blue Synthetic Oil.

Moisture in discharge air. Condensation in air tank caused by

high level of atmospheric humidity.

Drain air tank after every use.

Drain air tank more often in humid

weather and use an air line ﬁ lter.

Unit located in damp or humid

location.

Relocate unit.

Moisture in crankcase or “milky”

appearance in petroleum lubricant

or rusting in cylinders.

Extremely light duty cycles. Run unit for longer duty cycles

Compressor check valve leaky,

broken, carbonized or loose.

Clean or replace as required.

Inspect valves.