Briggs & Stratton 074000 - Manual (Page 6)

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Air Compressor Pump: Pump compresses air into tank.
Check Valve: When unit is operating, Check Valve is open,
allowing air to enter tank. At “cut-out” pressure, Check Valve
closes, preventing air from flowing back into pump.Valve is
not serviceable by user.
Data Tag: (not shown) The data tag contains serial number,
model number, and revision number information.
Drain Valve: Valve is located near bottom of air tank and is
used to drain condensation.
Overload Protector: If motor overheats, overload
protector shuts motor off. See MAINTENANCE.
Oil Fill Location: Oil level dipstick indicates pump oil level.
ON - OFF Switch: Pull to ON position to power air
compressor. Push to OFF position to remove power.
Outlet Pressure Gauge: Indicates air pressure at Quick
Connect Fitting.
Pressure Control: Controls air pressure delivered to Quick
Connect Fitting; can be secured with locking ring.
Pressure Release Valve: (not shown) Located on top of
tank adjacent to Quick Connect Fitting, valve automatically
releases air from internal compressor components at “cut-
out” pressure or when unit is shut off.Valve is not serviceable
by user.
Pressure Switch: Automatically starts motor when tank
pressure drops below “cut-in” pressure and stops motor
when pressure rises to “cut-out” pressure.
Quick Connect Fitting: Connect air tools here.
Safety Valve: Valve protects against excessive tank pressure
by ‘popping out’ at its factory setting, thus relieving pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: Gauge indicates air pressure within
air tank.
NOTE: See GLOSSARY on page 18 for definitions.
Drain Valve
Air Compressor Pump
Pressure Control
Oil Fill Location
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your compressor.
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Overload Protector
Outlet Pressure Gauge
ON - OFF Switch
Pressure Switch
Safety Valve
Check Valve
Tank Pressure Gauge
Air Filter
Quick Connect Fitting