Cleaning unit, Inspect / clean air filter, Warning – Briggs & Stratton 074000 User Manual
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5.
Use an adjustable wrench to remove hex head drain plug.
6.
Fully drain oil into container. Install drain plug and tighten
using adjustable wrench. Dispose of used oil properly.
7.
Using oil funnel, slowly add recommended oil. Check oil
level frequently with dipstick to avoid overfilling
Compressor Pump (see Figure 8).
8.
When oil is at proper level, reinstall oil dipstick and wipe
up any spilled oil.
Cleaning Unit
To prolong compressor life, perform these steps weekly. If the
operating environment is particularly dirty, perform daily.
1.
Push ON - OFF switch to OFF and unplug unit.
2.
Use a soft cloth and a small brush for cleaning
accumulated dirt and debris from the following locations:
•
Louvers on left end of motor shroud (on opposite
end from Oil Fill Location, see Figure 9)
•
Cooling fins on top of Air Compressor Pump
•
Cooling fins on sides of Air Compressor Pump,
especially between sides of pump and shroud
•
Oil fill and adjacent area on air pump housing
•
Oil drain on air pump housing
•
Pressure Control knob, gauges, quick connect fitting,
and Safety Valve
General Maintenance
Keep your air compressor clean and dry by placing it in a
location far away from sources of contamination. Make sure
the unit is kept in a well-ventilated area. Protect hoses,
connectors, quick connects, and accessories from damage.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use jets of water or flammable
liquids to clean unit.
Inspect / Clean Air Filter
Use the following steps to check and clean the compressor’s
internal air filter.
1.
With air tank fully pressurized (ON - OFF switch in
ON position and motor stopped), push ON - OFF
switch to OFF position. Disconnect power cord from
outlet.
2.
Use phillips screwdriver to remove screw holding air
filter cover and remove air filter cover (see Figure 10).
3.
Remove air filter media.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate compressor with air filter
media removed.
MAINTENANCE
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Figure 10 - Servicing Air Filter
Air Filter Media
Compressor
Filter Housing
Figure 9 - Cooling Fins
Shroud Louvers
Cooling Fins
• DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
• Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT
and can cause burns.
WARNING