COMPRESSOR OIL SPECIFICATIONS
Compressors are factory filled with CHAMPLUB hydrocarbon based recip lubricant. This is an ISO 100 non-
detergent industrial lubricant with rust and oxidation inhibitors specially formulated for reciprocating
compressors. It is recommended this compressor be maintained using this oil for ambient temperatures
above 32°F.
CHAMPLUB synthetic is a premium grade diester based synthetic lubricant providing excellent performance
in high temperature applications.
"Emulsification of oil (white milky substance) indicates unsafe accumulation of moisture and
may be evidence compressor is oversized for application. Failure to promptly consult your
local distributor, or Champion Customer Service, can be grounds to deny warranty."
NOTES:
1. Normal break-in period of Champion air compressors is 25 hours.
2. For the first 100 hours of compressor operation, a careful and regular check of the oil level should
be made. Maintain oil level at the full line.
CHANGING TO SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT
(Applies to diester based synthetic lubricant only)
If changing to synthetic lubricant, the following steps must be completed.
1. Compressor must run for a 25 hour break-in period using ChampLub ISO 100 oil.
2. Thoroughly drain existing oil from crankcase.
3. Fill crankcase with a full charge of synthetic lubricant.
4. Run compressor for 200 hours.
5. Stop compressor and thoroughly drain the synthetic lubricant.
6. Add a full charge of synthetic lubricant.
7. Compressor now ready to run for extended period before next lubricant change.
made. Maintain oil level at the full line.
LUBRICANT
CHAMPLUB
1 – Quart Case (12/case)
1 – Gallon Case (4/case)
5 – Gallon Pail
55 – Gallon Drum
CHAMPLUB SYNTHETIC
1 – Quart Case (12/case)
1 – Gallon Case (4/case)
5 – Gallon Pail
55 – Gallon Drum
TORQUE VALVES
SPECIFIC APPLICATION
BEARING HOUSING BOLT
CYLINDER FLANGE BOLT
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
MANIFOLD BOLT
FLYWHEEL BOLT
CAUTION
Do not mix oil types, weights or brands.
CAUTION
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
FASTENER SIZE & THREAD
PART NUMBER
P09479A
P08909A
P08908A
P08907A
PART NUMBER
P13179A
P13180A
P11506A
P13181A
TORQUE
7/16 – 20
7/16 – 20
5-16 – 18
3/8 – 16
1/2 – 13
16
INCH-POUNDS
550
400
230
200
600