Briggs & Stratton Air Compressor Air Compressor User Manual


 
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Pump Oil
Checking Oil Level
Use these steps to check oil level:
1. Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
2. Place unit on a flat, level surface.
3. Remove oil dipstick (A) and wipe dipstick with clean
cloth.
4. Reinstall dipstick into oil fill opening.
5. Carefully remove dipstick and verify that oil level is at
proper level (B).
6. If oil level is too low, slowly add recommended oil into
oil fill (C) to proper level on dipstick. If oil is above
MAXIMUM oil level (D), drain excess oil, as described
in next section.
7. Reinstall oil dipstick.
Changing Oil
At recommended oil change interval, follow these steps:
1. Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
2. Place unit on a flat, level surface.
3. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
4. Position a suitable container under drain plug (E) to
collect drain oil.
5. Use an adjustable wrench to remove hex head drain
plug.
6. Fully drain oil into container. Install drain plug and
tighten using adjustable wrench. Dispose of used oil
properly.
7. Using oil funnel, slowly add recommended oil. Check
oil level frequently with dipstick to avoid overfilling
compressor pump.
8. When oil is at proper level, reinstall oil dipstick and
wipe up any spilled oil.
Cleaning Unit
Keep your air compressor clean and dry by placing it in a
location far away from sources of contamination. Make sure
the unit is kept in a well-ventilated area. Protect hoses,
connectors, quick connects, and accessories from damage.
To prolong compressor life, perform these steps weekly. If
the operating environment is particularly dirty, perform daily.
1. Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use jets of water or flammable liquids
to clean unit.
2. Use a soft cloth and a small brush for cleaning
accumulated dirt and debris from the following
locations:
Louvers on end of motor shroud (F) (on opposite
end from oil fill location)
Cooling fins (G) on top of air compressor pump
Cooling fins (G) on sides of air compressor pump,
especially between sides of pump and shroud
Oil fill and adjacent area on air pump housing
Oil drain on air pump housing
Pressure control knob, gauges, quick connect
fitting, and safety valve
Inset of
Dipstick
C
E
D
B
A
WARNING
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT
and can cause burns.
DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
WARNING
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT
and can cause burns.
DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
F
G