Storage - Craftsman 919.165610 Operator's Manual

Before you store the air compressor, make sure you
do the following:
1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preced-
ing pages and perform scheduled maintenance as
necessary.
2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF".
3. Close the globe valve.
4. Remove the air tool or accessory.
5. Open the globe valve and allow the air to slowly
bleed from the air tank until tank pressure is
approximately 20 psi.
6. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve
(counter-clockwise) on bottom of tank.

STORAGE

water will corrode and weaken the air tank
causing a risk of air tank rupture.
7. After the water has been drained, close the drain
valve.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, release all air pres-
sure. The valve can then be removed, cleaned, then
reinstalled.
8. Protect the air hose from damage (such as being
stepped on or run over).
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Water will condense in the
air tank. If not drained,
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