Assembly; Tools Required; Unpacking; Adding Oil To Pump - Craftsman 919.184190 Owner's Manual

Tools Required for Assembly
1 - 9/16" socket or open end wrench
1 - electric drill
Unpacking
1. Remove all packaging.
It may be
necessary to brace
or support one side of the air
compressor when removing the
pallet because the air compressor
will have a tendency to tip.
2. Remove and discard the (4)
screws and washers holding the
compressor to the pallet.
3. With the help of another person
carefully remove air compressor
from pallet and place on a level
surface.
Adding Oil To Pump
Compressors are
shipped without oil.
A small amount of oil may be
present in the pump upon receipt
of the air compressor. This is due
to plant testing and does not mean
the pump contains oil. Do not
attempt to operate this air
compressor without first adding oil
to the crankcase. 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.
NOTE: Use an air compressor oil
such as Sears item number 9-16426
or SAE-20 (API CG/CD) heavy duty
motor oil. Under extreme winter
conditions use SAE-10 weight oil.
To Add Oil
Drain tank to
release air pressure
before removing the oil fill cap or
oil drain plug.
1. Place unit on a level surface.
2. Remove oil fill plug (A) and
slowly add compressor oil until it
is even with the top of the oil fill
hole. NOTE: Do not allow oil to
be lower than 3/8" (6 threads)
from the top at any time. When
filling the crankcase, the oil flows
very slowly into the pump. If the
oil is added too quickly, it will
overflow and appear to be full.
NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity is
approximately 16 fluid ounces.
3. Replace oil fill plug.
Viscosity motor oils, like 10W 30,
should not be used in an air
compressor. They leave carbon
deposits on critical components,
thus reducing performance and
compressor life.
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