Troubleshooting - Eagle Portable Electric/Gas Compressor Operating Instructions Manual

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Will Not • Check power supply
Start
• Please refer to Manufacturers
manual included
Low • Safety valve leaks
Pressure • Drain cock open
• Loose tubes or fittings
• Dirty or plugged air filter
• Defective unloader valve
Oil In • Improper oil viscosity
discharge • Too much oil in the
crankcase
• Compressor overheated
• Restricted air filter
• Worn piston rings
Compressor • Clogged inlet filter
Overheats
• Dirty compressor, head,
cylinder, intercooler
• Operating pressure too high
• Low oil or wrong oil being
used
• Compressor cycle too long,
proper cycle is 50 - 60% on
Stop/Start operation and
75 - 80% on continuous run
operation
Compressor • Leaks in air system
Loads and
Unloads • Worn or loose drive belts
or Stops • Pilot valve or pressure switch
and Starts differential adjusted too
Excessively close
• Defective compressor valves
• Compressor too small for
intended use
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Make sure power is turned
on
• Please refer to Honda
manual included
• Replace safety valve
• Close drain cock
• Tighten fittings
• Clean or replace as
necessary
• Replace unloader valve
• Drain and replace oil
• Drain oil and fill to proper
level
• Air pressure regulated too
high
• Clean or replace air filter
• Replace piston rings
• Clean or replace as
necessary
• Clean with compressed air
• Reduce operating pressure
• Drain and replace oil
• Allow for longer rest
between cycles
• Replace worn components
as necessary
• Tighten V-belts or replace
• Make necessary
adjustments
• Replace valves

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