Inspect safety valve, Inspect quick connect fitting and tank drain valve, Inspect / change pump oil – Briggs & Stratton 074000 User Manual
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Inspect Safety Valve
1.
Pull ring on Safety Valve (see Figure 7) and observe that
Safety Valve operates freely.
2.
If valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be
replaced with same type of valve.Take unit to authorized
service facility for repair.
Inspect Quick Connect Fitting and
Tank Drain Valve
1.
Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
2.
Disconnect air tool or accessory from unit.
3.
Pull ring on Safety Valve to reduce air pressure. Release
Safety Valve ring.
4.
Open drain valve (turn fully counterclockwise, see
Figure 3, earlier) and permit accumulated water to be
discharged.Valves should operate smoothly and have full
range of operation.
5.
After water has drained, close Drain Valve fully clockwise.
NOTE: If Drain Valve is plugged, pull Safety Valve ring to fully
drain air from tank. Remove, clean and reinstall Drain Valve
using pipe thread sealant.
Inspect / Change Pump Oil
Checking Oil Level
Use these steps to check oil level:
1.
Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
2.
Place unit on a flat, level surface.
3.
Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
4.
Reinstall dipstick into oil fill opening.
5.
Carefully remove dipstick and verify that oil level is at
proper level (see Figure 8).
6.
If oil level is too low, add recommended oil to proper
level (see Figure 8). If oil is above MAXIMUM Oil Level,
drain excess oil, as described in next section.
7.
Reinstall oil dipstick.
Changing Oil
At recommended oil change interval, follow these steps:
1.
Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
2.
Place unit on a flat, level surface.
3.
Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
4.
Position a suitable container under drain plug to collect
drain oil.
MAINTENANCE
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Figure 8 - Oil Fill Information
Drain Plug
Oil Fill
Location
MAXIMUM
Oil Level
PROPER
Oil Level
Inset of
Dipstick
Figure 7 - Safety Valve
• DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
• Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT
and can cause burns.
WARNING
• DO NOT direct air stream at self or others.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side
shields.
Compressed air stream from hose or tank drain
can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin and
can propel objects leading to severe injury
and / or property damage.
WARNING
Safety Valve Ring