Craftsman 16781 Owners Manual - Page 16

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES Before each use Daily or after each use Every 8 hours Every 40 hours Every Every Yearly 100 160 hours hours Check Safety Valve • Drain Tank Oil Leaks Check Pump Oil Change Pump Oil Unusual Noise and/or Vibration Air Filter Drive Belt-Condition Motor Pulley/Flywheel alignment Air compressor pump intake and exhaust valves Inspect air lines and * fittings for leaks Head Bolts - Check the torques of the head bolts after the first five hours of operation. 1- more frequent in dusty or humid conditions "___ " ' Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit NOTE: See Operation section for the location of controls. cycles automatically when power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank TO CHECK SAFETY VALVE __B_ isk If the osfaBfeutyrstivnagl.ve does not work properly, over- pressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or an explosion. of pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool. To ensure efficient operation and longer life of the air compressor, a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. The above routine maintenance schedule is geared to an air compressor in a normal working environment operating on a daily basis. If necessary, the schedule should be modified to suit the conditions under which your air compressor is used. The modifications will depend upon _Risk Objectfsro. mAlFwlayyinsg wear certified safety equipment: ANSI 2:87.1 eye protection (CAN/ CSA Z94.3) with side shields. 1. Before starting compressor, pull the ring on the safety valve to make sure that the safety valve operates freely. If the valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be replaced with the same type of valve. the hours of operation and the working environment. Compressors in an extremely dirty and/or hostile environment will require a greater frequency of all maintenance checks. 1000002023 16 ENG