To Add Oil To Pump - Porter-Cable JOB BOSS C3550 Instruction Manual

Accessories for this unit are available at the store the unit was purchased.
One accessory available for this unit
is the Job Boss ™ Mobility Kit, this
accessory includes retractable
handle, comfort grip, mounting
bracket, pneumatic wheels, shoulder
bolts, and all associated hardware
needed to make this unit more
mobile.

To Add Oil To Pump

Serious damage can result from even limited operation unless filled with
oil and broken in correctly. Make sure to closely follow initial start-up
procedures.
the air compressor. This is due to plant testing and does not mean the
pump contains oil.
critical components, thus reducing performance and compressor life. Use
air compressor oil only.
NOTE: Use an air compressor oil such as SAE-30 (API CG/CD heavy duty
motor oil). Under extreme winter conditions use SAE-10 weight oil.
1. Place unit on a level surface.
debris. If air vent is blocked pressure
can build in crankcase causing damage
to air compressor and possible personal
injury.
2. Remove dipstick (A) and slowly fill
crankcase with oil. Crankcase
capacity is 8 fluid ounces (236.6 ml).
Oil level should be at the + (full) mark
on the dipstick.
NOTE: If the oil is added too quickly, it will
overflow and appear to be full.
3. Replace dipstick.
ACCESSORIES
ASSEMBLY
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR
WITHOUT FIRST ADDING OIL TO THE CRANKCASE.
COMPRESSORS ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. A small
amount of oil may be present in the pump upon receipt of
Multi-Viscosity motor oils, like 10W 30, should not be used
in an air compressor. They leave carbon deposits on
Drain tank to release air pressure before removing the
dipstick.
Make sure air vent (B) in
dipstick is free from
9- ENG
Unit shown with
PTA50 Mobility kit,
sold separately.
B
A
+ full
- add
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