Briggs & Stratton 074001 - Manual (Page 15)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Before You Call
If you have any problems with the operation of your air
compressor, please call the air compressor helpline at
1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number information printed on the
data tag available (see Figure 11).
TROUBLESHOOTING
MODEL
REV NO
SERIAL NO
Figure 11 - Data Tag Information
Barcode
Barcode
Unit Information
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Excessive tank pressure - safety
valve pops off.
Pressure switch does not shut off motor
when compressor reaches “cut-off”
pressure or “cut-out” setting too high. Move ON/AUTO - OFF switch to OFF
position. If unit does not shut off, contact
trained service technician.
Air losses
1. Fitting cracked.
2. Check valve seat dirty or damaged.
3. Defective pressure switch release
valve.
4. Defective air tank.
5. Leaking seal.
6. Damaged regulator.
1. Tighten fittings where air can be heard
escaping. Replace fittings.
2. Replace check valve. Contact a trained
service technician.
3. Contact a trained service technician.
4. Air tank must be replaced. DO NOT
REPAIR TANK.
5. Contact a trained service technician.
6. Contact a trained service technician.
Knocking noise
Safety valve dirty or defective. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on
ring. If valve still leaks, have it replaced.