Service And Adjustments - Craftsman 919.16780.CA Manual

power is on. When doing
Maintenance, you may be exposed
to voltage sources, compressed air
or moving parts. Personal injuries
can occur. Before performing any
Maintenance or repair, unplug the
compressor and bleed off all air
pressure.
ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE
PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
Unplug or disconnect electrical
supply to the air compressor.
Bleed tank of pressure.
Allow the air compressor to
cool.
To Replace or Clean Check
Valve
1. Release all air pressure from air
tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the
Maintenance section.
2. Turn air compressor off, lock out
the power supply, and relieve all
air pressure from the air tank.
3. Using an adjustable wrench
loosen outlet tube nut at air tank
and pump. Carefully move outlet
tube away from check valve.
4. Using an adjustable wrench
loosen pressure relief tube nut at
air tank and pressure switch.
Carefully move pressure relief
tube away from check valve.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Unit cycles
automatically when
Before servicing:
5. Unscrew the check valve (turn
counterclockwise) using a 7/8"
open end wrench. Note the
orientation for reassembly.
6. Using a screwdriver, carefully
push the valve disc up and
down. NOTE: The valve disc
should move freely up and down
on a spring which holds the valve
disc in the closed position, if not
the check valve needs to be
cleaned or replaced.
In open
position
nothing is
visible.
7. Clean or replace the check valve.
A solvent, such as paint or
varnish remover can be used to
clean the check valve.
8. Apply sealant to the check valve
threads. Reinstall the check valve
(turn clockwise).
9. Replace the pressure release
tube. Tighten nuts.
10. Replace the outlet tube and
tighten nuts.
11. Perform the Break-in Procedure.
See "Break-in Procedure" in the
Operation section.
21-ENG
Screwdriver
In closed position
disc is visible.
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