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SEARS
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
919.176850
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and All 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 label on the rear of the
air tank.
(2) The
code
number
which
can be
found on the foil label on the rear of
the air tank,
(3) The Manufacturers
Number
(ASME
Code Compressors
only) is located
on the metal
data plate which
is
welded onto the backside of the air
tank. (This data plate is painted the
same color as the tank.)
(4) The
Motor
Manufacturers
name
which is located on the motor label
or specification
plate.
(5) The
Motor
Mfg.
number
- also
located on the motor label or specifi-
cation plate.
Retain these numbers for future
reference,
Model No,
Code No.
Mfg. No. __
Motor Mfg, Name
Motor Mfg. No.
81-30-14-7-B
3/89
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co., Chicago,
IL 60684
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 SEARS OWNERS MANUAL CRAFTSMAN AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL NO. 919.176850 Record in the spaces provided, (1) The model number which can be found on the label on the rear of the air tank. (2) The code number which can be found on the foil label on the rear of...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page WARRANTY ..............SAFETY GUIDELINES ............WARNING CHART ............SPECIFICATION CHART ............. GLOSSARY ..............ACCESSORIES WiTH SEARS AIR COMPRESSORS ... GENERAL INFORMATION ........... DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ..........ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..........Items You Wil! Need to Assembly Your Compressor ....... Installing Handle .............
  • Page 3: Warranty

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON AIR COMPRESSORS If this air compressor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department throughout the United States and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
  • Page 4 ..WHAT TO WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT LOOK FOR Unsuita6te If the material you intend to spray contains the sol- The solvents 1,1,1- Trichloroethane and Methy- S_vents" lene Chloride can chemically react with aiumi- vents listed at left (read the label or data sheet), do not use accessories that contain aluminum or gal- num used in paint spray guns, paint pumps, etc., vanized parts.
  • Page 5: Specification Chart

    WHAT TO WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT LOOK FOR Hot Parts The compressor head and tubes get hot when Never touch the air compressor head or tubes dur- the air compressor is running. If you touch them, ing or immediately after operation. you can be seriously burned.
  • Page 6: Accessories For Use With Sears Air Compressors

    ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH SEARS AIR COMPRESSORS Tile following accessories are available through the current general sales catalog or at full-line Sears stores. *SPRAY GUNS -PAINT TANKS *AIR TOOLS: .BLOW GUNS *AIR TANKS Sanders -AIR CAULKING GUNS *INFLATOR KITS Drills ,AIR POWERED WASHER GUNS .QUICK CONNECTOR SETS Impact wrenches...
  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    SafetyValve: Shut-Off Valve: Turn the knob counterclockwise ifthe pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at or near itscut-out pressure setting, the open the valve and clockwise to close, safety valve will protect against high pressure by "pop- ping out"...
  • Page 8: Installing Rubber Foot Strip And Wheels

    Installing Shut-off Valve ADAPTER FIG. 4 installing Rubber Foot Strip and Wheels L..SHUT-OFF VALVE It may be necessary to brace or support one end of the outfit when attaching the wheels SWIVEL because the air compressor will have a CONNECTION tendency to tip.
  • Page 9: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding instructions If these grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are not sure your compressor properly grounded, have the installation checked by a qualified electrician. WARNING IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IN THE EVENT OF A OUTLET 240 VOLT, 20 AMP PLUG SHORT CIRCUIT,...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    NOTE If the drain cock valve is plugged, release all air pressure. The valve can then be removed, WATER WILL CONDENSE IN THE AIR TANK. cleaned, and reinstalled. tF NOT DRAINED, WATER WILL CORRODE AND WEAKEN THE AIR TANK; CAUSING A 11.
  • Page 11: Belt - Replacement

    NOTE 3. The motor is mounted on a special base. By loosening the wing nut at the motor hold down plate, the motor If the overload protector shuts the motor off fre- can be tilted to allow for easy removal of the belt. quently, check for a possible voltage problem.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ir leaks at check valve Defective or dirty check valve. A defective check valve results in a constant air leak at the pressure release valve when there is pressure in the tank and the compressor is shut off. Remove and clean or replace check valve.
  • Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive belt wear Loose belt. Adjust tension. See Belt Replacement, pg. 11. Adjust tension. See Belt Replacement, pg. 11. Tight belt. Check for worn keyway or pulley bore. Also Loose pulley. check for bent motor shaft. Replace parts if necessary.
  • Page 14: Air Compressor Diagram -Ait

    AIR COMPRESSOR DIAGRAM (view from back) 48A 48 37 (Model No, shown here) (See pg. B, Step 2 for proper wheel placement and assembly)
  • Page 15: Air Compressor Pump Diagram

    COMPRESSOR PUMP DIAGRAM ! 86 ... (oil fill plug) (oil d rainplug)
  • Page 16 PART LIST (continued) Set screw SS-391 Poiy-V-Be|t, 39" long C-BT-223 Self-tapping screw (2 used) SSF-986 Label LA-1951 Stud 3/8" x 16 both ends (2 used) SSF-6627 Head CAC-293 Screw, 315-16 x %1/2" (4 used) SSF-955 Adapter SS-8553 Adapter SSP-9401 Head gasket V' 60 CAC-291 Intake flapper valve - square corners t_...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Lock nut (2 used) SS-2707 Drain cock Not Available Code number label TA-4072 Air tank, 20 gallon ASME LA-1811-1 Sears Craftsman label CAC-287 Pivot pin MO-6436 Motor, 5 HP HP label LA-1946-1 STD580104 Motor shaft key (3/16" x 3/16" x 11/4"_...

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