Craftsman 919.176730 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 919.176730 Owner's Manual

Craftsman air compressor owner's manual
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S_FA/RS
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
919.17673g
919.17683
aMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and AH instructions
Carefully
Before Operating
CRAFTSMAN AiR COMPRESSOR
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
REPAIR PARTS
Record in the spaces provided.
(1) The model
number
which
can be
found on the tabel on the rear of the
air tank.
(2) The code
number
which
can be
found on the foil tabel on the rear of
the air tank.
(3) The
Manufacturers
Number
(MFG.,.)
{ASME
Code Compres-
sors onty) is located
on the metst
date plate which
is welded
onto the
backside
of the air tank. (This data
plate is painted the same cotor as the
tank.)
(4) The
Motor
Manufacturers
name
which
is mocated on the motor tabel
or specification
plate.
(5) The
Motor
Mfg.
number-
atso
_ocsted on the motor _abel or specifF
cation plate,
Retain these numbers
for future
reference.
Model No
Code No .............................................................
Mfg. No,
Motor Mfg. Name
Motor Mfg. No
Sears,
Roebuck
and Coo, Chicago,
IL 60684
U.S.A.
SI-30-14-4-D
6/89

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  • Page 1 Read the Safety Guidelines and AH instructions Carefully Before Operating SI-30-14-4-D 6/89 CRAFTSMAN AiR COMPRESSOR Record in the spaces provided. (1) The model found on the tabel on the rear of the air tank. (2) The code found on the foil tabel on the rear of the air tank.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing Handle ... Installing Rubber Foot Strip and Wheels ... hstalling Tank Pressure Gauges ... Installing Regulator ... 9NSTALLATmON BREAKqN Location of Air Compressor ... Extension Cords ... Lubrication and Oil ... Grounding hstructions ... Break-in Procedures ... OPERATING PROCEDURES...
  • Page 3: Safety Gu_Deunes

    Sears Service Center/Department Sears wiii repair it, free of charge. If this air compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty wit! apply for ninety days...
  • Page 4 LOOK FOR WHAT COULD HAPPEN Hot Parts The compressor head and tubes get hot when the air compressor is running. If you touch them, you can be seriously burned. Flammable It is normal for the motor's electrical contacts to Vapors spark when the compressor starts or stops.
  • Page 5: Specification Chart

    *A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use dual element time delay fuses (Buss Fusetron Type "T"...
  • Page 6: General Mnformathon

    LINE FILTERS oTIRE AIR CHUCKS You have purchased an air compressor unit consisting of a 2 cylinder, single stage air compressor pump, an air tank, air hose, wheels, handte, air chuck and associated controls. Your air compressor can be used for operating paint...
  • Page 7: Assembly _Nstructnons

    PressureSwitch: The pressure switchautomatically startsthemotor w hen thesirtankpressure d rops below thefactory set"cat-in" p ressure, itstops themotor w hen theair tankpressure reaches thefactoryset"cut-out" pressure. Regumstor: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator knob. clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise decrease pressure.
  • Page 8: Installing Rubber Foot Strip And Wheels

    The air filter must be kept clear of obstructions which could reduce air delivery of the air compressor. The air compressor should be Iocated at least 12" away from wails OF other obstructions that could interfere with the flow of air through the fan bladed fly- wheel.
  • Page 9: Grounding Hstructions

    ESCAPE WiRE FOR THE ELECTRIC RENT, THIS A_R COMPRESSOR PROPERLY GROUNDED. 1. The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and an appropriate grounding plug= The plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with alt local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    A clean air compressor runs cooler and provides longer service. Clean or blow off fins and any other parts of the air compressor that collect dust or dirt. Do not place rags, containers or other material on or against the venti- lation openings in the belt guard.
  • Page 11: Belt - Replacement

    NOTE Iftheoverload protector shuts themotor o fffre- quently, checkfora possible voltage problem Lowvoltage canalsobesuspected w hen: 1.the motordoesnot get upto fulIpoweror speed; 2. fuses blowoutwhenthemotor isstarted. 3. lights dimwhen motor isstarted, a ndremain dimwhileit is running. Be_t - Replacement SERIOUS _NJURY OR DAMAGE OCCUR _FPARTS OF THE BODY OR LOOSE...
  • Page 12 PROBLEM CAUSE Air leaks at check valve Defective or dirty check valve. Air leaks at pressure Defective switch release valve release valve. Defective check valve. Air leaks in air tank Defective air tank. Air leaks from safety valve Possible defect in safety valve Regulator knob - continu- Dirty or damaged regulator inter- ous air leak.
  • Page 13 CAUSE PROBLEM Loose belt, Excessive belt wear Tight belt. Loose pulley_ Pulley misalignment. Squealing sound Loose belt. There is no oii in the compressor. Motor wilt not run Motor overload has tripped, Possible defective capacitor. Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch "cut-in" pressure. Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord, Check valve stuck open.
  • Page 14: A_R Compressor Diagram

    AIR COMPRESSOR DtAGRAM (view from back} "58 (Model No. shown here) "43 (See pg. 8, Step 2 for proper wheel placement and assembly)
  • Page 15: Compressor Pump Diagram

    COMPRESSOR PUMP D_AGRAM (od "Ill p ugl _o_,dra,n plug}...
  • Page 16: Parts List

    Shoulder bolt (2 used) 8" wheel (2 used) Lock nut (2 used) Drain cock Code number label Air tank, 20 gallon (Modei 919.176730) Air tank, 26 gallonASME (Model 919.176630) Labe_- 12gV wired Motor pin Sears Craftsman mabeJ Motor, 3 HP...
  • Page 17 C-BT-222 Pomy=V=Belt, 38" long SSN°1619oZN Lock washer SSN=56=ZN Fiat washer CAC-1011 E_aetomer SSFo6627 Stud 3/8" × 36 both ends (2 used} CAC-293 Head SSF-955 Screw, 3/8"=16 × 1=1/2" t4 used) SS=8553 Adapter SSP=940t Adapter _/ 84 CAC=291 Head gasket O 65 265-25 intake flapper (2 used on head)
  • Page 18: How To Order Repair Parts

    SI-30-14-4-D 6/89 CRAFTSMAN AIR COMPRESSOR Now that you have purchased your Sears Air Compressor, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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