Makita MAC5200 - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: UNIT CYCLES
AUTOMATICALLY WHEN
POWER IS ON. WHEN
DOING MAINTENANCE,
YOU MAY BE EXPOSED
TO VOLTAGE SOURCES,
COMPRESSED AIR OR
MOVING PARTS. PERSONAL
INJURIES CAN OCCUR.
BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR, UNPLUG THE
COMPRESSOR AND BLEED
OFF ALL AIR PRESSURE.
To ensure efficient operation and
longer life of the air compressor
unit, a routine maintenance
schedule should be prepared
and followed. The following
routine maintenance schedule is
geared to a unit in a normal
working environment operating
on a daily basis. If necessary, the
schedule should be modified to
suit the conditions under which
your compressor is used. The
modifications will depend upon
the hours of operation and the
working environment.
Compressor units in an
extremely dirty and/or hostile
environment will require a
greater frequency of all
maintenance checks.
ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
1. Drain water from the air tank,
any moisture separators or
transformers.
2. Check for any unusual noise
and/or vibration.
3. Manually check all safety
valves to make sure they are
operating properly.
4. Inspect air filter, replace if
necessary.
5. Inspect air lines and fittings for
leaks; correct as necessary.
Each year of operation or if a
problem is suspected:
• Check condition of air
compressor pump intake and
exhaust valves.
• Check condition of check
valve. Replace if damaged or
worn out.
Filling with Oil:
1.Remove the oil filler plug.
2.Slowly pour the proper oil into
the pump crankcase.
3.Always keep oil level in the
middle of the sight glass.
Changing the Oil:
Note: Every 300 hours or 3
months, whichever comes first.
1.Remove the oil drain plug.
COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS:
AMBIENT SAE ISO
TEMPERATURES AT VISCOSITY VISCOSITY
POINT OF OPERATION
-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