Sears 919.17632 - Manual (Page 14)

PROBLEM
CAUSE CORRECTION
Motor Will Not Run (Cont'd) | Fuse blown, circyt breaker
tripp^,
Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord.
Pressure release valve on pres­
sure switch has not unloaded
head pressure.
Check valve struck.
Loose elecfrical connections.
Capacitor on №e motor
Faulty motor,
1) Check fuse box for blown fuse №d replace
as nec^sary or reset circuit txeaker. Oo rxit
use a fuse or drcuit Ixeetor with a rating that
is higher than ^diat is specifted for your par­
ticular branch circuit. (See Specification
Chart, page 5.)
2) Check for proper fuse, only “Fusebon"
Type T fuses are acceptable.
3) Remove check valv^ and clean or replace
if it is stuck open or dosed.
4) Check for low w)Kage conditions and/or
proper extension cord.
5) Disconnect №e other electrical appliances
from drcuit or operate the compressor on Its
own branch drcuit
Check tor proper gauge wire and cord length.
Refer to extension cord recontmendation
under motor section on page 8.
Bleed line by pushing lever on pressure
switch to OFF position which opens the pres­
sure release valve. If valve still does not
c^en, refrface it.
A defective check valve results in a constant
air
leak at the pressure release valve
attached to the side of the pressure switch
(19) uHien there is pressure in the air tank and
the compressor is not running. Remove and
clean or replace check valve (do not
overtighten).
Check wiring connection inside pressure
switch. Pressure switch cover can easily be
rerhoved by lifting cover at rear of switch.
Return to Sears Service Crailer to check and
replace if r»oessary.
Unless motor is visibly damaged, remove
motor and ha^re it checked at local Sears
Service Center.
Excessive lank Presajre
(Safety Valve Pops Off)
Air Leaks
Pressure Switch doesn't shut off
motor.
Pressure switch cut-out too Wgh.
Move pressure switch lever to the "off' posi­
tion. If outfit doesn't shut off, replace the
switdi.
Return outfit to Sears Service Center to
check and fuljust or replace if necessary.
Htbe or hose tittirtgs loose.
Defective check valve.
Tighten fittings with audibJe teak and check
fittings
under pressure with soapy water
solution (do not overtighten).
A defective check valve results in a constant
air leak at the pressure release valve
attached to the side of the pressure switch
(19) when there is pressure in the air tank and
tile compressor is not running. Remove and
clean
or replace check valve (do not
overtighten).