Pre-start instructions – Harbor Freight Tools 95498 User Manual
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SKU 95498
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PRE-START INSTRuCTIONS
To Add Compressor Oil:
OIL SIGHT GLASS
(22)
OIL BREATHER CAP
(25)
dESIREd LEVEL
FIGuRE E
1.
IMPORTANT! Prior to first using the Compressor, the Compressor MuST be
filled with a high quality
S.A.E. 15W-30w grade non-detergent compressor oil.
(See Figure E.)
To do so,
2.
unscrew and remove the Oil Breather Cap (25). Pour approximately 1/2
quart of compressor oil into the Oil Breather Cap hole.
Do not overfill.
(See Figure E.)
Observe the level of compressor oil through the Oil Sight Glass (22). The oil level
3.
should appear between the
“MINIMuM” and “MAXIMuM” marks on the Indicator.
(See Figure E.)
If necessary, continue adding compressor oil, while re-checking the Oil Sight Glass
4.
(22). Maintain oil level at the center of indicator in the Oil Sight glass.
When finished adding compressor oil, re-install the Oil Breather Cap (25) back into
5.
the Oil Breather Cap hole.