Troubleshooting – Grizzly G0466 User Manual
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SECTION 6: SERVICE
This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service 
Department. If you need help troubleshooting, replacing parts, or you are unsure of how 
to perform the procedures in this section, then feel free to call our Technical Support at 
(570) 546-9663.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Motor will not start.
1. Tank already pressurized.
2. Thermal overload switch
has tripped.
3. Low voltage.
4. Short circuit in motor or
cord, or loose connec-
tions.
5. Incorrect fuses or circuit
breakers in power line.
6. Pressure switch is bad.
1. Motor will not start if tank
is fully pressurized.
2. Wait for motor to cool.
3. Check power line for
proper voltage.
4. Inspect all connections on
motor for loose or shorted 
terminals or worn insula-
tion.
5. Install correct fuses or cir-
cuit breakers.
6. Replace the pressure
switch.
Motor fails to develop 
full power (output of 
motor decreases rapidly 
with decrease in volt-
age at motor terminals).
1. Power line overloaded
with lights, appliances, 
and other motors.
2. Undersized wires or cir-
cuits too long.
1. Reduce load on power
line.
2. Increase wire sizes or
reduce length of the cir-
cuit.
Motor overheats and 
thermal overload turns 
motor 
OFF.
1. Cooling fins dirty.
2. Air filter clogged.
3. Compressor is running 
too long without a break.
4. Air circulation through the
motor restricted.
1. Clean cylinder fins and
motor area.
2. Inspect and clean air filter.
3. Do not use air tools with 
CFM needs that exceed 
the compressor CFM rat-
ing.
4. Clean out motor to pro-
vide normal air circula-
tion.
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