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TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Low discharge pres-
sure
1. Air leaks
2. Leaking valves
3. Restricted air intake
4. Slipping belts
5. Blown gaskets
6. Low compression
1. Listen for escaping air.
Apply soap solution to all
fittings and connections.
Bubbles will appear at
points of leakage. Tighten
or replace leaking fittings
or connections
2. Remove head and inspect
for valve breakage, weak
valves, scored valve seats,
etc. Replace defective
parts and reassemble
Be sure that the old head
gasket is replaced with a
new one each time the
head is removed
3. Clean the air filter element
4. Adjust tension (See Drive
Belt Section)
5. Replace any gaskets
proven faulty on inspection
6. Low pressure can be due
to worn rings and cylinder
walls. Correction is made
by replacing the rings,
cylinders, and pistons as
required
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CAUTION:
Troubleshooting (continued)