Craftsman 226.165291 Operator's Manual page 9

SYMPTOM
Motor will not run or
restart
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Present tank pressure exceeds pres-
sure switch "cut-in" pressure
2. Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped
3,
4.
5.
Motor overload protection switch has
tripped
Possible defective motor or capacitor
Paint spray on internal motor parts
6. Check valve stuck open, putting
pressure on head
7. Pressure release valve on pressure
switch has not unloaded head pressure
8. Broken exhaust valve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Motor will start automatically when tank pressure
drops below "cut-in" pressure of pressure switch
2a. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace, if
necessary. Reset circuit breaker. Do not use a fuse
or circuit breaker with higher rating than that
specified for your particular branch circuit.
2b. Check for proper fuse; only Time Delay fuses are
acceptable
2c. Check for low voltage conditions and/or proper
extension cord.
2d. Disconnect the other electrical appliances form
circuit or operate the compressor on its own branch
circuit
Check for loose electrical connections
Let motor cool off and depress circuit breaker switch
to reset
2e.
3.
4.
5,
6,
7.
8,
Return the Sears Service Center for inspection or
replacement, if necessary
Have compressor checked at Sears Service Center.
Do not operate the compressor in the paint spray
area. See inflammable vapor warning.
Remove and clean, or replace the check valve.
Bleed the line by pushing the lever on the pressure
switch to the "OFF' position; if the valve does not
open, replace it.
Inspect and replace if necessary