Craftsman 919.724322 Owner's Manual page 17

3. Remove the air tool or accessory.
4. Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
5. Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve (counter-
clockwise) on bottom of tank.
condense in the air tank. If not
drained, water will corrode and
weaken the air tank causing a risk
of air tank rupture.
water from air tank may contain oil
and rust which can cause stains.
6. After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve (clockwise).
The air compressor can now be
stored.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, the
reinstalled.
Air Filter - Inspection and
Replacement
Compressor heads are exposed
when filter cover is removed.
Allow compressor to cool prior to
servicing.
A dirty air filter will not allow the com-
pressor to operate at full capacity.
Keep the air filter clean at all times.
1. Remove the air filter and make
sure it is clean.
Risk of Bursting.
Water will
Risk of Property
Damage. Drain
Risk of Burns.
Hot surfaces.
Air Filter
IMPORTANT: Do not operate
the compressor with the air filter
removed.
2. If dirty, rinse air filter with warm
water and squeeze dry.
3. Replace air filter.
4. Replace filter cover.
NOTE: If the air filter is extremely
dirty it will need to be replaced. Refer
to the "Repair Parts" for the correct
part number.
Air Compressor Pump Intake
and Exhaust Valves
Once a year have a Trained Service
Technician check the air compressor
pump intake and exhaust valves.
Motor
The motor has an automatic reset
thermal overload protector. If the
motor overheats for any reason, the
overload protector will shut Off the
motor. The motor must be allowed
to cool down before restarting. The
compressor will automatically restart
after the motor cools.
If the overload protector shuts the
motor Off frequently, check for a
possible voltage problem. Low
voltage can also be suspected when:
1. The motor does not get up to full
power or speed.
2. Fuses blow out when starting
the motor; lights dim and remain
dim when motor is started and is
running.
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