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CONDITION Compressor over heated CAUSE | : Undersized unit for air requirements \2 : Compressor location [3 : Pump rotating the wrong way \4 : Air leaks in the system [5 : Restricted air filter [6 : Improper grade or level of oil |7 : Worn, damage or carbon build up on valve + Carbon build up at after-cooler tube or check valve ee aes 11 : Contact your compressor distributor See installation section 3 : See pump rotation '4 : Fix leaks '5 : Clean or replace filter ‘6 : Use SAE 30 non-detergent ‘compressor oil '7 : Clean, repair or replace valves. '8 : Clean or replace 2 lExcessive noise 11: Loose flywheel or motor pulley + Loose valves Noisy only during start up, Check for loose belts + Vibrating belt guard, piping = Unit not installed level + Improper grade of cil in crankcase + Carbon or foreign material on piston + Worn bearings STS a 1: Tighten as required : Inspect valves for damage replace} as required Adjust for proper tension + Tighten as required : Check if unit is mounted level + Use SAE 30 non-detergent compressor cil + Clean piston Check cylinder wall for scoring : Replace bearings Pressure switch does not luntoad or leak air when lunit is not operating It: Pressure switch unloading may be dirty or faulty + Check valve may be dirty or faulty 1} Clean, repair or replace pressure switeh + Clean or replace check valve |Oil leaks or appearance lof oil on the compressor It : Spillage of oil when filing + Overfiling the crankcase + Improper grade of oll + Leak at oil filler plug + Oil leak at gasket, cap screw, head, cylinder or crankcase = Loose valve plugs = Loose side or end plate + Oil seal leak = Soratch or bur on the crankshaft cote 11 : Wipe unit clean + Drain oil and fill to proper level Use SAE 30 non-detergent compressor oil : Tighten or replace cil filler plug and/or "0" ring : Replace gaskets as required Use pipe dope or gasket ‘compound on all cap screw threads Tighten valve plug : Tighten plates : Replace oil seal : File or sand with emery cloth ow or "

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