Use and Care Manual

Mi-T-M
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Gasoline Air Compressor Manual 17
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SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Excessive oil consumption or oil
in hose.
Restricted Air Intake Filter.
Air compressor on unlevel surface.
Crankcase overlled with oil.
Wrong viscosity.
Plugged oil dipstick vent.
Plugged crankcase breather.
Oil leaks.
Worn piston rings or scored cylin-
der.
Clean or replace.
Do not incline the air compressor
more than 10° in any direction while
running.
Drain oil. Rell to proper level with
SAE-30W non-detergent oil.
Drain oil. Rell to proper level with
SAE-30W non-detergent oil.
Clean.
Clean or replace.
Torque head bolts: Single Stage=
17 ft./lbs. Two Stage= 33 ft./lbs.
Contact Mi-T-M Customer Service.
Oil has milky appearance. Water in oil due to condensation.
Change oil and move air compressor
to a less humid environment.
Air leaks at pump. Defective gaskets.
Torque head bolts: Single Stage= 17
ft./lbs. Two Stage= 33 ft./lbs.
Air blowing from Air Intake
Filter.
Defective inlet (reed) valve. Contact Mi-T-M Customer Service.
Condensation in air tank caused by
high level of atmospheric humidity
or air compressor is not run long
enough.
Run air compressor a minimum of
one hour to prevent condensation
buildup. Drain air tank after every
use. Drain air tank more often in hu-
mid weather and use an air line lter.
Moisture in discharge air.