Use and Care Manual

19 – English
MAINTENANCE
pressure, the belt should deflect approximately 1/2 in.
NOTE: If belt tension is not correct, move the engine
toward or away from the pump.
Once belt tension and belt alignment are correct, retighten
engine bolts and nuts.
Reinstall the belt guard and secure with nuts, washers
and bolts.
Replace the removable tank.
STORING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
Store the air compressor with the gas tank empty by running
the air compressor until the gas runs out. Allow 30 minutes
of “cool down” time before storing the machine. Store in a
dry, covered area where the weather can’t damage it.
Air Compressor Tanks:
Release all air from the air tanks.
Drain all moisture from the air tanks, then close drain
valves.
Discharge Fuel:
Drain the fuel tank completely by running the air compressor
until the gas runs out. Stored gas can go stale in 30 days.
Engine Oil:
Drain the oil and replace with fresh, clean oil.
Spark Plug:
Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, four-cycle oil
through the spark plug hole into the combustion chamber.
Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or
three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
Air Filter:
Clean the air filter.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
Pull the recoil starter three or four times to clean oil from
the combustion chamber.
Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe oil from the
spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s
manual.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this air compressor, please follow the maintenance schedule provided
in the engine manual instead of the maintenance information listed below.
Maintenance Items Each use 100 hours
Check pump oil level X
Check engine oil level X
Check for oil leaks - inspect oil seals, drain plug, oil plug,
sight glass
X
Change pump oil X
Change engine oil X