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Checking the Oil, Break-in Procedure

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SAFETY SETUP Checking the Oil 1. Check the oil level before operation. Fill the Crankcase (38) with SAE 30W, non-detergent, Air Compressor Oil (sold separately). IMPORTANT: Running the Air Compressor with the incorrect amount of oil will cause damage to the equipment and void the warranty. To prevent damage, do not use with overfilled or low oil. Slowly fill to full line, wait 2 minutes and fill back up to full line. Compressor has small passages that will fill slowly. 2. The oil level should be at the center of the "full" level on the Oil Sight Glass (34), as shown in Figure F. Add oil as needed to maintain this level. Do not let the oil level go below the center dot (LOW, as shown in Figure F) and do not overfill the oil so that it is above the center dot (OVERFILL, as shown in Figure F) on the Sight Glass. Crankcase Cover (32) Oil Sight Glass (34) 3. To add oil: a. Remove the Oil Breather Plug (31). b. Using a funnel to avoid spills, pour enough oil into the Crankcase to reach the "full" level in the Oil Gauge. c. Replace the Oil Breather Plug. Cold Weather Operation Premium quality 30-weight, non-detergent air compressor oil (sold separately) is recommended for use with this compressor. Start compressor in heated area if outdoor temperatures drop below 32° F. If this is not practical, drain out the old pump oil and use SAE 10W Non-detergent Air Compressor Oil in the pump crankcase instead whenever the compressor's temperature will fall below 40°. Do not use multi-viscosity oil (such as 10W-30), they leave carbon deposits on pump components and lead to accelerated failure. Heavy operation may require heavier viscosity oil. 4. If uncertain which oil to use for this compressor, call Harbor Freight Tools customer service at 1-800-444-3353 for assistance. OVERFILL FULL LOW 5. Change the compressor oil after the first hour of use to remove any debris. CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY FROM BURNS: Do not add or change the oil while the compressor is in operation. Allow the compressor to cool before replacing oil. Figure F: Oil Sight Glass Break-in Procedure 1. Set the ON/OFF Power Lever to OFF and unplug the unit. 2. Insert a male coupler (sold separately) into the Quick Coupler (55) and fully open all regulators and valves. 3. Plug in the Power Cord. 4. Set the ON/OFF Power Lever to ON. 5. Let the unit run for 30 minutes. Air will expel freely through the Coupler. 6. Set the ON/OFF Power Lever to OFF. 7. Unplug the Power Cord and remove the male coupler. OPERATION MAINTENANCE Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 61693

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Item 61693
Checking the Oil
1.
Check the oil level before operation. Fill the
Crankcase (38) with SAE 30W, non-detergent,
Air Compressor Oil (sold separately).
IMPORTANT:
Running the Air Compressor with the
incorrect amount of oil will cause damage to the
equipment and void the warranty. To prevent damage,
do not use with overfilled or low oil. Slowly fill to
full line, wait 2 minutes and fill back up to full line.
Compressor has small passages that will fill slowly.
2.
The oil level should be at the center of the “full”
level on the Oil Sight Glass (34), as shown in
Figure F
.
Add oil as needed to maintain this level.
Do not let the oil level go below the center dot
(LOW, as shown in
Figure F
) and do not overfill the
oil so that it is above the center dot (OVERFILL,
as shown in
Figure F
) on the Sight Glass.
Oil Sight Glass (34)
Crankcase Cover (32)
OVERFILL
LOW
FULL
Figure F:
Oil Sight Glass
3. To add oil:
a. Remove the Oil Breather Plug (31).
b. Using a funnel to avoid spills, pour
enough oil into the Crankcase to reach
the “full” level in the Oil Gauge.
c. Replace the Oil Breather Plug.
Cold Weather Operation
Premium quality 30-weight, non-detergent air
compressor oil (sold separately) is recommended for
use with this compressor.
Start compressor in heated
area if outdoor temperatures drop below 32° F.
If this
is not practical, drain out the old pump oil and use
SAE 10W Non-detergent Air Compressor Oil in the
pump crankcase instead whenever the compressor’s
temperature will fall below 40°.
Do not use multi-viscosity
oil (such as 10W-30), they leave carbon deposits on
pump components and lead to accelerated failure.
Heavy operation may require heavier viscosity oil.
4.
If uncertain which oil to use for this compressor,
call Harbor Freight Tools customer service
at 1-800-444-3353 for assistance.
5.
Change the compressor oil after the first
hour of use to remove any debris.
CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY FROM BURNS:
Do not add or change the oil while the compressor is
in operation.
Allow the compressor to cool before replacing oil.
Break-in Procedure
1.
Set the ON/OFF Power Lever to
OFF and unplug the unit.
2.
Insert a male coupler (sold separately) into the Quick
Coupler (55) and fully open all regulators and valves.
3.
Plug in the Power Cord.
4.
Set the ON/OFF Power Lever to ON.
5.
Let the unit run for 30 minutes.
Air will expel freely through the Coupler.
6.
Set the ON/OFF Power Lever to OFF.
7.
Unplug the Power Cord and remove the male coupler.
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SETUP