Maintenance - RIDGID GP80150RTB Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move
it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing use only recommended or
equivalent replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all
missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please
contact customer service or a qualified service
center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
As a routine part of air compressor maintenance, it is also
advised that the oil is routinely checked for proper levels.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastIc which may
result in serious personal injury.
CLEANING EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER
NOTICE:
This product is equipped with a spark arrestor that
has been evaluated by the USDA Forest Service;
however, product users must comply with Federal,
State, and local fire prevention regulations. Check
with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a
replacement spark arrestor.
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of
oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port
and/or muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits.
If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you
may need to remove these deposits to restore performance.
We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians
perform this service.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS
See Figures 25 - 26, page 29.
The air compressor has air filters to protect both its engine
and pump. Dirty air filters will cause starting difficulty, loss
of performance, and shorten the life span of the compressor.
Check the air filters monthly. For best performance, replace
both air filters at least once a year.
Cleaning the engine air filter:
 Turn off the air compressor.
 Remove the air filter cover by pivoting it up and lifting it
off the compressor.
 Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and pull it out.
 Wash the air filter with warm, soapy water.
 Rinse and squeeze to dry.
 Put small amount of motor oil (SAE 10W-30) on the filter
sponge. Squeeze out the excess oil then reinstall the air
filter.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the
housing. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to
enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
 Reinstall the air filter cover.
Cleaning the pump air filter:
 Turn off the air compressor.
 With one hand, secure the pump air filter cover. With the
other hand, remove the 6 mm soc. hex hd. bolts securing
the cover.
 Remove the cover.
 Remove the air filter from the housing.
 Wash the air filter with warm, soapy water.
 Rinse and squeeze to dry.
 Reinstall the air filter.
 Place the air filter cover back on the unit. Reinstall hex
bolts and tighten to secure.
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