Starting The Compressor - Sullair 185Tier 3 Kubota User Manual

4: Operation

4.3 Starting the compressor

Do not us aerosol types of starting aids such as
ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
1. Ensure that the compressor is on a level sur-
face. (If the compressor is on an uneven sur-
face, the fluid sight gauge readings will not
be accurate, and it will not be possible to
determine if fluid levels are too low.)
2. Ensure that a minimum clearance of 3 feet
[0.9 meters] is provided all the way around
the machine to allow exhaust gas to ventilate
before operating the machine. Failure to ven-
tilate hot exhaust gas can result in improper
functioning of machine and the heat build-up
can result in melting of rubber and/or plastic
components.
3. Check all oil and fluid levels in the engine
and compressor. Add oil and/or fluid if nec-
essary.
4. Fill the fuel tank and drain any water from the
fuel/ water separator.
5. Check the dust collectors and clean if neces-
sary.
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6. Crack open one service line.
7. Turn the WARM-UP CONTROL control to
the START position.
8. Toggle the START/ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
9. Momentarily toggle the START/ON/OFF to
the START position and release the switch to
engage the starter.
10. After 30 seconds, turn the WARM-UP CON-
TROL from START to RUN to put the com-
pressor in full operation.
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, wait
two minutes to allow the starting motor to cool
before attempting to start the engine again.
11. Close all doors to maintain proper noise
level.
4.4 Shutting down the compressor
1. Close the service valves and run the com-
pressor for approximately five minutes to
allow the compressor to cool down.
2. Toggle the engine switch to the OFF position
after five minutes.
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