Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 074025-00 Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
1. The tank ball valve is open.
2. There is a leak in the fittings.
3. There is a prolonged or excessive use
of air.
4. The compressor is not large enough.
There is low
pressure, not
enough air, or the
compressor does
5. There is a hole in the air hose.
not stop.
6. The tank leaks.
7. The seals are blown.
8. The valve leaks.
9. There is a leaking or worn piston.
Air leaks from the
1. The internal parts of the
regulator or the
regulator are dirty or
regulator does not
damaged.
regulate air
pressure.
1. This is normal.
The regulated
2. The compressor is not
pressure gauge
large enough.
reading drops
when the air
accessory is
being used.
The pressure 1. The tank pressure exceeds the normal
relief valve rating pressure.
opens. 2. The pressure switch is stuck.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Close the ball valve.
2. Check fittings with soapy water. Tighten
or reseal leaking fittings. DO NOT
OVERTINGHTRN.
3. Decrease the amount of air used.
4. Check the air requirement of the
accessory. If it is higher than the CFM and
the pressure supplied by the compressor,
you need a larger compressor. Most
accessories are rated at 25% of the actual
CFM while running continuously.
5. Check and replace if necessary.
WARNING
6. Immediately replace the
tank. DO NOT attempt to repair.
7. Replace the compressor assembly.
8. Replace the compressor assembly.
9. Replace the compressor assembly.
1. Replace the regulator or
internal parts.
1. If the pressure drops too low, adjust the
regulartor while the accessory is used.
2. Check the air requirement of the
accessory. If it is higher than the CFM and
the pressure supplied by the compressure
supplied by the compressor, you need a
larger compressor. Most accessories are
rated at 25% of the actual CFM while
running continuously.
1. Replace the pressure switch.
2. Replace the pressure switch.
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