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INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Permanent Installation
BOLTING LEGS TO A STIFF SURFACE CAN
CAUSE TANK RUPTURE RESULTING IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE. DO NOT
PERMANENTLY MOUNT COMPRESSOR TO
ANY SURFACE WITHOUT USING THE VI-
BRATION MOUNT KIT.
Location of the Air Compressor
This compressor may be permanently mounted in one
location such as a truck bed, if desired. A vibration
mount kit is included for this purpose. It is not included
on wheel barrow type units.
1. In order to maintain adequate ventilation for com-
pressor cooling and to avoid contact with pick-up
truck bed, always mount the outfit at least 8" from
any vertical wall. Using the holes in the air tank legs
as a guide, mark and drill four 5/16" diameter holes
in the mounting surface.
2. Insert the vibration mounts in the mounting holes.
Place a flat washer under the mounting surface and
secure each mount with a lock washer and nut. See
Figure 1.
3. Set the outfit on the exposed threaded ends of the
mounts and secure each mount to the air tank legs
with a lock washer and nut.
Figure 1
Lubrication, Oil and Gasoline
ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON
MONOXIDE WHICH IS ODORLESS AND
TOXIC. OPERATE ENGINE IN WELL VENTI-
LATED AREAS ONLY.
Operate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well
ventilated area. The air intake filter must be kept clear
of obstructions that could interfere with the flow of air
through the fan bladed flywheel. The air compressor
crankcase and head are designed with fins to provide
proper cooling.
If humidity is high, an air filter can be installed on the air
outlet adapter to remove excessive moisture. Closely
follow the instructions packaged with the filter for proper
installation.
Compressors are shipped without oil. A
small amount of oil may be present in the
pump upon receipt of the air compressor .
This is due to plant testing and does not
mean that the pump contains oil. Do not
attempt to operate this air compressor with-
out first adding oil to the crankcase. Serious
damage can result from even limited opera-
tion unless filled with oil and broken in
correctly. Make sure to closely follow initial
start-up procedures.
Multi-Viscosity motor oil, like 10 W30, should
not be used in an air compressor. They leave
carbon deposits on critical components,
thus reducing performance and compressor
life. Use air compressor oil only.
Place unit on a level surface. Remove oil fill plug and
slowly add a compressor oil or Castrol Heavy Duty 30
weight until it is even with the top of the oil fill hole. (It
must not be allowed to be lower than 3/8" -- 6 threads
down -- from the top at any time.) When filling the
crankcase, the oil flows very slowly. If the oil is added
too quickly, it will overflow and appear to be full.
Crankcase oil capacity is 16 fluid ounces.
NOTE
Drain and refill the compressor pump crank-
case after the first 100 hours of operation.