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2. Open start valve (turn fully vertical) and both Drain
Valves to prevent air pressure build-up in air tanks during
break-in period (see Figure 6).
3. Turn engine ON/OFF switch to ON position.
4. Start your compresser as described in STARTING YOUR
COMPRESSOR.
NOTE: If you hear leaking air, pull Quick Connect coupler(s)
back until it clicks to reset coupler valve.
5. Run compressor for 15 minutes. Make sure start valve
remains open.
6. After 15 minutes, with air compressor running, close
start valve (turn fully horizontal) (see Figure 7) and both
Drain Valves.Air tanks will fill to “cut-out” pressure and
engine speed will slow to idle.
7. Turn engine ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
NOTE: Inspect oil level in compressor and engine after
break-in.
The compressor has completed the break-in procedure and is
ready for normal use.
Starting Your Air Compressor
Use the following start instructions:
1. Always operate this unit on a flat, level surface to avoid
lubrication problems.
2. Move Fuel Shutoff Valve Lever to ON position
(see Figure 8).
3. Open start valve (turn fully vertical) (see Figure 6).
4. Turn engine ON/OFF switch to ON position
(see Figure 9).
5. Move Engine Speed Lever to FAST ( ) position
(see Figure 9).
6. Move Choke Lever to CHOKE ( ) position
(see Figure 10).
7. Grasp Starter Handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt.Then pull handle rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback, and start engine.
IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel
mixture causing a “flooded” condition, move Choke Lever to
RUN ( ) position and pull handle repeatedly until engine
starts.
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OPERATION
Figure 9 — ON/OFF Switch and Engine Speed Lever
Lever is shown in
FAST position
Switch is shown in
ON position
Figure 8 — Fuel Shutoff Valve
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Lever is shown in ON
position
Figure 10 — Choke Lever
Choke Lever
shown in
CHOKE
position
• NEVER pull starter cord without first opening start valve to
release pressure.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
WARNING
Figure 7 - Start Valve
Figure 6 - Start Valve
Start valve is
shown in OPEN
position
Start valve is shown
in CLOSED position