Eastwood 31915 Instructions Manual page 8

29 gallon single stage air compressor
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MAINTENANCE
(CONTINUED)
ADJUST BELT TENSION
INJURY HAZARD!
ALWAYS shut off the compressor, remove the plug from the
outlet, and bleed all pressure from the tank before servicing the
compressor, and when the compressor is not in use.
- Fan Blade can start at any time. To help avoid personal injury,
keep hands clear.
- Do not use the unit with the Cover removed. Severe injury could
occur from contact with moving parts.
BURN HAZARD!
during operation.
- Touching the Pump while running & for a considerable time afterward
will cause burns.
- Use caution when servicing to avoid burns.
1. Turn-off the Automatic Switch and unplug the Compressor from the
electrical power source before adjusting belt.
2. Disconnect Air Line from Compressor Air Outlet.
3. Remove Outer Belt Guard by first removing the three Socket Head Cap
Screws and Washers along the lower rear of the Outer Guard (Fig 12)
with a 6mm Hex Key (NOT INCLUDED).
4. Next, remove the eight Square Retainers (Fig 13) by rotating each
90° with a 17mm wrench (NOT INCLUDED).
5. Check Belt tension by placing a straightedge along the top run of the
Belt then pushing down on the belt in the center of the run between
the large and small pulleys. At proper tension, the belt should deflect
approx. 1/2" [1.3cm].
To Tighten:
1. Loosen four Motor Mount Bolts with two 13mm wrenches
(NOT INCLUDED) (Fig 14).
2. Push Motor outward to increase belt tension, tighten bolts
then re-check belt deflection.
3. Re-install Belt Guard. Tighten all fasteners securely.
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This unit starts automatically.
The Pump generates heat
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
Rotate
Blocks
90°
FIG. 14
Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com
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Motor Mounts

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