Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W Air Compressor User Manual


 
25-ENG
D26998
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
run.
Squealing
sound.
Loose belt.
Compressor pump has no
oil.
See Oil-Checking paragraph in
the Maintenance section.
Check belt tension, see
Adjusting Belt Tension in the
Maintenance section
The gasoline tank is empty.
The choke is not set prop-
erly.
Fill the tank with gas.
Re-set the choke. Remember,
a warm engine requires less
choking that a cold engine.
Open the ball valve and reduce
tank pressure to less than 40
psig.
Air tank pressure is too
high.
Pressure reading
on the regulated
pressure gauge
(if equipped)
drops when an
accessory is
used.
It is normal for “some”
pressure drop to occur.
If there is an excessive amount
of pressure drop when the
accessory is used, adjust the
regulator as instructed in the
Operation section.
NOTE: Adjust the regulated
pressure under flow conditions
(while accesory is being used).
Damaged regulator ReplaceRegulator knob
has continuous
air leak.
Regulator will
not shut off air
outlet.
Damaged regulator Replace