Harbor Freight Tools 61454 User Manual - Page 15

SAFETY SETUP Oil Maintenance Check the oil periodically for clarity. Replace oil if it appears milky or if debris is present, or every 6 months, or 100 hours of runtime, whichever comes first. In harsh environments such as high heat or high humidity, you will need to replace the oil more frequently. CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY FROM BURNS: Allow Air Compressor to cool before changing the oil. 1. Place a container under the Drain Plug. 2. Remove the Oil Breather Plug to allow air flow into the Pump. 3. Remove the Drain Plug, allowing the oil to drain into the container. 4. When the oil is completely drained from the Pump, replace the Drain Plug. 5. Fill the Pump with new SAE 30W, non-detergent, Air Compressor Oil to the FULL level on the Oil Sight Glass (5.6 oz.). 6. Replace and tighten the Oil Breather Plug. 7. Discard the old oil according to local, state and federal regulations. Draining Moisture from the Tank The Drain Valve is located under the Tank. It must be used daily to release all trapped air and moisture from the Tank. This will eliminate condensation which can cause tank corrosion. CAUTION! Do not open the Drain Valve so that more than four threads are showing. 1. Turn the Power switch of the compressor off. 2. Place a collection pan under the Drain Valve. 3. Unthread the Drain Valve two or three turns ONLY. 4. When all the pressure and moisture is released, close the Drain Valve. Counterclockwise Clockwise Drain Valve Open Drain Valve Closed Inside Compressor Compressor Wall Knob Figure J: Drain Valve Operation To open the Drain Valve, turn the knob on the bottom of the Compressor counterclockwise. To close the Drain Valve, turn the knob on the bottom of the compressor clockwise until you feel tension and the knob is down as far as it can go. Air Filter Maintenance Check the Air Filter weekly to see if it needs replacement. If working in dirty environments, you may need to replace the filter more often. 1. Remove the Cover. 3. Replace with a new Air Filter. 2. Remove the Air Filter. 4. Replace the Cover. OPERATION MAINTENANCE Item 61454 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15