Makita MAC5500G Air Compressor User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
OTHER APPROVED OILS.
Regular mineral oils can also be used in Makita compressors. Always
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT
POINT OF OPERATION
SAE VISCOSITY ISO VISCOSITY
-16°C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F) SAE 10W ISO 32
1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) SAE 20W ISO 68
ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W ISO 100
FILLING THE COMPRESSOR WITH OIL
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2) Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump crankcase.
3)
Always keep oil level in the middle of the sight glass.
OIL CHANGES
CHANGE OIL EVERY 300 HOURS OR 3 MONTHS
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
2) Replace the oil drain plug.
3)
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INITIAL OIL CHANGE DUE AT 100 HOURS.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Check engine Owner’s manual for lubrication and maintenance
requirements.
MAINTENANCE
Before doing any maintenance or adjustments to your air compressor,
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TURN OFF ENGINE. WAIT UNTIL ENGINE IS COMPLETELY
STOPPED.
DRAIN AIR RECEIVER AND AIR LINES OF AIR PRESSURE.