Care And Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 074025-00 Manual

Care and Maintenance

WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, always shut off and unplug the unit and relieve all air pressure from the
system before performing.
Regular maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation.
TASK
To prevent corrosion inside the tank, the condensation must be
drained at the end of every workday. Be sure to wear protective
goggles. Relieve the air pressure in the system and then open the
ball valve on the bottom of the tank.
Drain the
tank
Pull the relief valve on the ring daily to ensure that it is operating
properly and to clear the valve of any possible obstructions.
Check the
relief valve
A dirty filter will reduce the unit's performance and life. To avoid any
contamination inside the pump, the filter should be cleaned frequently
and replaced on a regular basis. Foam filter should be cleaned in
warm and soapy water.
Clean the
air filter
Check all connections to see if tight. A small leak of any of part (the
tank, hoses, pipe connections or transfer tubes) will reduce the unit's
Test for
performance. Spray a small amount of soapy water around the area
leakage
of the suspected leak with a spray bottle. If bubbles appear, repair or
replace the faulty component. Do not overtighten any connections.
Before storing the unit for a long period, use an air blow gun to clean
all dust and debris from the compressor. Disconnect and coil the
power cord. Pull the pressure relief valve to release all pressure from
Storage
the tank. Drain all moisture from the tank. Cover the entire unit to
protect it from moisture and dust.
DESCRIPTION
OPEN
SERVICE
INTERVAL
Daily
CLOSE
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
N/A
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