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Will Not
Start
Low
Pressure
Oil In
Discharge
Compresso
r Overheats
Compresso
r Loads and
Unloads or
Stops and
Starts
Excessively
• Check power supply
• Please refer to Honda
manual included
• Safety valve leaks
• Drain cock open
• Loose tubes or fittings
• Dirty or plugged air filter
• Defective unloader valve
• Improper oil viscosity
• Too much oil in the
crankcase
• Compressor overheated
• Restricted air filter
• Worn piston rings
• Clogged inlet filter
• Dirty compressor,head,
cylinder,intercooler
• Operating pressure too high
• Low oil or wrong oil being
used
• Compressor cycle too long,
proper cycle is 50 - 60% on
Stop/Start operation and 75
- 80% on continuous run
operation
• Leaks in air system
• Worn or loose drive belts
• Pilot valve or pressure switch
differential adjusted too
close
• Defective compressor valves
• Compressor too small for
intended use
• Make sure power is turned
on
• Please refer to Honda
manual included
• Replace safety valve
• Close drain cock
• Tighten fittings
• Clean or replace as
necessary
• Replace unloader valve
• Drain and replace oil
• Drain oil and fill to proper
level
• Air pressure regulated too
high
• Clean or replace air filter
• Replace piston rings
• Clean or replace as
necessary
• Clean with compressed air
• Reduce operating pressure
• Drain and replace oil
• Allow for longer rest
between cycles
• Replace worn components
as necessary
• Tighten V-belts or replace
• Make necessary
adjustments
• Replace valves
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