Craftsman 919.167802 User Manual page 19

Air Filter - Inspection and
Replacement
and cylinder sleeve are very hot.
Do not touch. Allow compressor to
cool prior to servicing.
A dirty air filter will not allow the
compressor to operate at full
capacity. Keep the air filter clean at
all times.
1. Remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter from filter
cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the
compressor with the air filter
removed.
3. Place new air filter into filter
cover. Refer to the "Repair Parts"
for the correct part number.
4. Replace air filter cover and lock
into place.
Belt - Replacement
(Refer to the Repair Parts for
replacement belt part number.)
injury or damage may occur if
parts of the body or loose items
get caught in moving parts. Never
operate the outfit with the belt
guard removed. The belt guard
should be removed only when the
AIR compressor power is
disconnected.
1. Turn air compressor off, lock out
the power supply, and relieve all
air pressure from the air tank.
2. Remove the belt guard.
3. Mark pump position on saddle.
4. Loosen the motor mounting
screws and slide the motor
toward the air compressor.
Risk of Burns.
Compressor head
Risk of Moving
Parts. Serious
5. Remove the belt and replace
with a new one.
6. See the "Adjust Belt Tension"
before tightening motor
mounting screws.
Adjusting Belt Tension
1. Slide motor into original position,
line the motor up with the mark
made earlier on saddle.
2. Tighten two outside motor
mounting screws enough to hold
the motor in place for checking
pulley and flywheel alignment.
3. The belt should deflect 3/16" at
midway between the pulley and
the flywheel when a 5 pound
weight is applied at the midway
point.
4. When proper belt tension is
achieved, tighten all four motor
mounting screws. See Parts
manual for torque specifications.
NOTE: Once the engine pulley has
been moved from its factory set
location, the grooves of the
flywheel and pulley must be aligned
to within 1/16" to prevent excessive
belt wear. Verify the alignment by
performing the following Pulley and
Flywheel - Alignment.
19-ENG
Deflection
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