To Drain Tank - Craftsman 919.184192 Owner's Manual

TO DRAIN TANK
Risk of Unsafe
Operation. Risk
from noise. Air tanks contain high
pressure air. Keep face and other
body parts away from outlet of
drain. Use ANSi Z87.1 eye protection
(CAN/CSA Z94.3) when draining as
debris can be kicked up into face.
Use ear protection (ANSi S12.6
($3.19) hearing protection) as air flow
noise is loud when draining.
NOTE: Operation of the air compres-
sor will cause condensation to build up
in the air tank. Always drain tank on a
washable surface or in a suitable con-
tainer to prevent damaging or staining
surfaces.
1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "Off".
2. Close the globe valve.
3. Remove the air tool or accessory.
4. Open the globe valve and allow
the air to slowly bleed from the air
tank until tank pressure is approxi-
mately 20 psi.
5. Close the globe valve.
6. Drain water from air tank by open-
ing drain valve on bottom of tank.
Risk of Bursting.
Water will condense
in the air tank. if not drained, water
will corrode and weaken the air tank
causing a risk of air tank rupture.
Risk of Property
Damage. Drain
water from air tank may contain oil
and rust which can cause stains.
7. After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve. The air com-
pressor can now be stored.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve can
then be removed, cleaned, then rein-
stalled.
OIL
Use air compressor
oil only. Multi-
weight automotive engine oils like
10W30 should not be use in air
compressors. They leave carbon
deposits on critical components,
thus reducing performance and
compressor life.
NOTE: Use 30W compressor oil or a
heavy duty SAE 30W, non-detergent,
SF grade or better oil DO NOT use
multi-weight automotive engine oils,
they will reduce compressor life. Under
extreme winter condition use SAE-10
weight oil.
NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity is
approximately 16 fluid ounces
(0.47 L).
Checking
1. Remove the oil fill plug (A). The oil
level should be even with the top
of the fill hole and no lower than
6 threads from the top of fill hole.
2. If needed, slowly add oil until
it reaches the top of fill hole.
Changing
1. Remove the oil fill plug (A).
2. Remove the oil drain plug (B) and
drain oil into a suitable container.
3. Replace the oil drain plug
(B) and tighten securely.
4. Slowly add compressor oil until
the oil is even with the top of
the oil fill hole. NOTE: 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.
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