John Deere PR1-8GMC, PR2-8GMC, PR2-8GM, PR1-8GM OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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PR1-8GM, PR1-8GMC

PR2-8GM, PR2-8GMC

AIR COMPRESSORS

CAUTION

RISK OF INJURY! READ ENTIRE MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING! THIS MANUAL IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND MUST REMAIN WITH THIS UNIT WHEN YOU SELL OR RENT IT!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................

3

IMPORTANT ...................................................................................................................

3

INSPECTION......................................................................................................................

3

SAFETY WARNINGS......................................................................................................

4-7

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE...........................................................................

4

RISK OF BURSTING.............................................................................................

5

RISK TO BREATHING...........................................................................................

5

RISK OF BURNS...................................................................................................

6

RISK OF FLYING OBJECTS..................................................................................

6

RISK FROM MOVING PARTS...............................................................................

6

RISK FROM NEGLIGENCE...................................................................................

7

RISK OF AIR COMPRESSOR DAMAGE..............................................................

7

FEATURES DRAWINGS ..........................................................................................

8 & 10

FEATURES.

REVIEW..................................................................................................

9 & 11

PREPARATION.................................................................................................................

14

INITIAL SET-UP...................................................................................................

14

LOCATION...........................................................................................................

14

GASOLINE ENGINE............................................................................................

14

PRE-START CHECKLIST....................................................................................

14

OPERATION.....................................................................................................................

15

START-UP............................................................................................................

15

SHUTDOWN........................................................................................................

15

MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................

15

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................

16-17

NOTES..............................................................................................................................

 

18

WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................

19

Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling this product.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT......

Use only John Deere Fuel Protect Fuel Stabilizer with Ethanol Protection TY27534 or TY27535. Developed to ensure Optimum Performance and Protection.

IMPORTANT...Use Year Round!

34-1904 012011

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Portable Gasoline Air Compressor Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new John DeereAir Compressor! You can be assured your John Deere Air Compressor was constructed with the highest level of precision and accuracy. Each component has been rigorously tested by technicians to ensure the quality, endurance and performance of this air compressor.

This operator's manual was compiled for your benefit. By reading and following the simple safety, installation and operation, maintenance and troubleshooting steps described in this manual, you will receive years of troublefree operation from your new John Deere Air Compressor. The contents of this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. John Deere reserves the right to make changes in price, color, materials equipment, specifications or models at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT!

A "DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION" safety warning will be surrounded by a "SAFETY ALERT BOX". This box is used to designate and emphasize Safety Warnings that must be followed when operating this air compressor. Accompanying the safety warnings are "Signal Words" which designate the degree or level of hazard seriousness. The "Signal Words" used in this manual are as follows:

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

COULD result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided MAY result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the air compressor.

The symbols set to the left of this paragraph are "Safety Alert Symbols". These symbols are used to call attention to items or procedures that could be dangerous to you or other persons using this equipment.

ALWAYS PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS MANUAL TO ANYONE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURERS OF SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT BEFORE OPERATING THIS AIR COMPRESSOR AND ESPECIALLY POINT OUT THE "SAFETY WARNINGS" TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.

Once the unit has been removed from the box, immediately write in the serial number of your unit in the space provided below:

SERIAL NUMBER_________________________________

Inspect for signs of obvious or concealed freight damge. If damage does exist, file a claim with the transportation company immecdiately. Be sure that all damaged parts are replaced and that the mechanical and electrical problems are corrected prior to operation of teh unit. If you require service, contact your customer service.

Mi-T-M Corporation, 8650 Enterprise Drive, Peosta, IA 52068

1-877-JD-KLEEN / (1-877-535-5336) Fax 563-556-1235 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST

Please have the following information available for all service calls:

1.Model Number

2.Serial Number

3.Date and Place of Purchase

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SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR

HAZARD

 

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE

 

PREVENTION

 

 

 

RISK OF

 

Serious injury or death may occur

 

Always operate air compressor

EXPLOSION OR FIRE

 

from normal sparks in the engine

 

in a well ventilated area free of

 

 

ignition system or engine exhaust/

 

flammable vapors, combustible

 

 

muffler.

 

dust, gases or other combustible

 

 

 

 

materials.

 

 

 

 

DO NOT SMOKE if spraying

 

 

 

 

flammable material. Locate the

 

 

 

 

air compressor at least 20 feet

 

 

 

 

away from the spray area. (An

 

 

 

 

additional hose may be required.)

 

 

Injury or death may occur as a

 

Do not smoke while filling engine

 

 

result of improper fueling.

 

fuel tank.

 

 

 

 

Never fill the engine fuel tank

 

 

 

 

while the engine is running or

 

 

 

 

hot. Allow the engine to cool two

 

 

 

 

minutes before refueling.

 

 

 

 

Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly

 

 

 

 

ventilated area.

 

 

 

 

Always refuel slowly to avoid the

 

 

 

 

possibility of spilled fuel which

 

 

 

 

may cause a risk of fire.

 

 

 

 

Do not operate the unit if

 

 

 

 

gasoline is spilled. Wipe the air

 

 

 

 

compressor clean and move it

 

 

 

 

away from the spill. Avoid creating

 

 

 

 

any ignition until the gasoline has

 

 

 

 

evaporated.

 

 

 

 

Do not store the air compressor

 

 

 

 

near an open flame or any

 

 

 

 

equipment such as a stove,

 

 

 

 

furnace, water heater, etc. which

 

 

 

 

utilizes a pilot light or sparking

 

 

 

 

device.

 

 

 

 

A spark arrester must be added

 

 

 

 

to the muffler of this engine if it is

 

 

 

 

to be used on any forest covered,

 

 

 

 

brush covered or grass covered

 

 

 

 

unimproved land. The arrester

 

 

 

 

must be maintained in effective

 

 

 

 

working order by the operator.

 

 

Serious injury may occur if any air

 

Never place objects against or on

 

 

compressor ventilation openings

 

top of air compressor. Operate

 

 

are restricted, causing the air

 

air compressor at least 12 inches

 

 

compressor to overheat and start

 

away from any wall or obstruction

 

 

a fire.

 

that would restrict proper

 

 

 

 

ventilation.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR

HAZARD

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE

PREVENTION

RISK OF

Serious injury or death may occur

Drain air tank daily or after each

BURSTING

from an air tank explosion if air

use to prevent moisture buildup in

 

tanks are not properly maintained.

the air tank.

 

 

If air tank develops a leak, replace

 

 

the air tank immediately. Never

 

 

repair, weld or make modifications

 

 

to the air tank or its attachments.

 

 

Use only genuine John Deere repair

 

 

parts for your air compressor.

 

 

Never make adjustments to the

 

 

factory set pressures.

 

Serious injury may occur from

Never exceed manufacturers

 

an air compressor malfunction or

maximum allowable pressure rating

 

exploding accessories if incorrect

of attachments.

 

system components, attachments

 

 

or accessories are used.

Because of extreme heat, do not

 

 

use plastic pipe or lead tin soldered

 

 

joints for a discharge line.

 

 

Never use air compressor to inflate

 

 

small, low pressure objects such as

 

 

toys.

RISK TO

Serious injury or death could occur

Never inhale air from the air

BREATHING

from inhaling compressed air. The

compressor either directly or from

 

air stream may contain carbon

a breathing device connected to

 

monoxide, toxic vapors or solid

the air compressor.

 

particles.

 

 

Serious injury or death may occur

This air compressor was designed

 

from inhaling engine exhaust.

for outdoor use. Never operate

 

 

this air compressor in an enclosed

 

 

area. Always make certain there

 

 

is adequate ventilation (fresh

 

 

outside air) for breathing and

 

 

combustion. This will prevent

 

 

the buildup of dangerous carbon

 

 

monoxide gases. Beware of

 

 

poorly ventilated areas, or areas

 

 

with inadequate exhaust fans.

 

Sprayed materials such as paint,

Operate air compressor only in

 

paint solvents, paint remover,

a well ventilated area. Follow all

 

insecticides, weed killers, etc.

safety instructions provided with

 

contain harmful vapors and

the materials you are spraying.

 

poisons.

Use of a respirator may be

 

 

required when working with some

 

 

materials.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR

 

 

HAZARD

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE

PREVENTION

 

 

 

 

RISK

Serious injury could occur

Never allow any part of your body

 

OF BURNS

from touching exposed metal

or other materials to make contact

 

 

parts. These areas can remain

with any exposed metal parts on

 

 

hot for some time after the air

the air compressor.

 

 

compressor is shutdown.

Never allow any part of your body

 

 

 

 

 

 

to contact the engine muffler or

 

 

 

adjacent areas.

 

 

 

 

RISK

 

Soft tissue damage can occur

Always wear safety glasses to

 

 

 

 

 

from the compressed air stream.

shield the eyes from flying debris.

 

 

OF FLYING OBJECTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never point the air stream at any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

part of your body, anyone else or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

animals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never leave pressurized air in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the air compressor. Shut off air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compressor and relieve pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when storing or attempting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maintenance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serious injury can occur from

Always maintain a safe distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

loose debris being propelled at a

from people and animals while

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

high speed from the compressed

operating the air compressor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

air stream.

Do not move the air compressor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

while air tank is under pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not attempt to move the air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compressor by pulling on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK FROM

 

Risk of bodily injury from moving

Before performing maintenance,

 

 

 

MOVING PARTS

 

parts.

always turn off air compressor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bleed pressure from the air hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and disconnect spark plug wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to prevent engine from starting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unexpectedly. All repairs to the air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compressor should be made by an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized Service person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not operate without protective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

covers/guards. Always turn off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

air compressor before removing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

any guard. Replace damaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

covers/guards before using the air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compressor.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR

 

 

HAZARD

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE

PREVENTION

 

 

 

 

RISK FROM

Risk of injury from negligent use.

Never allow children or

 

NEGLIGENCE

 

adolescents to operate this air

 

 

 

compressor!

 

 

 

Stay alert-watch what you are

 

 

 

doing. Do not operate the air

 

 

 

compressor when fatigued or

 

 

 

under the influence of alcohol or

 

 

 

drugs.

 

 

 

Know how to stop the air

 

 

 

compressor. Be thoroughly

 

 

 

familiar with controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK

Risk of major repair.

Do not operate air compressor

OF AIR COMPRESSOR

 

without an air filter.

 

DAMAGE

 

Do not operate air compressor in a

 

 

 

 

 

 

corrosive environment.

 

 

 

Always operate the air compressor

 

 

 

in a stable, secure position to

 

 

 

prevent air compressor from

 

 

 

falling.

 

 

 

Follow all maintenance

 

 

 

instructions listed in this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

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GASOLINE AIR COMPRESSOR FEATURES

(SINGLE STAGE)

AM1-PM06-08J_JC FEATURES 070610-CAW

ITEM DESCRIPTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1

DECAL - MUFFLER HOT

13

DECAL - WARNING: RISK OF INJURY

2

ENGINE - 49 STATE

14

TANK DRAIN VALVES

3

DECAL - CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE

15

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

4

ENGINE SWITCH

16

PRESSURE GAUGE - TANK PSI

5

THROTTLE CONTROL

17

PRESSURE GAUGE - OUTLET PSI

6

OIL FILL PORT

18

OUTLET FITTING

7

PUMP DISCHARGE LINE

19

PRESSURE REGULATOR

8

PILOT VALVE

20

PUMP

9

DECAL - WARNING: HOT

21

VENTILATION OPENINGS

10

OIL SIGHT GLASS

22

BELTGUARD

11

PUMP OIL DRAIN

23

AIR FILTER

12

DECAL: CAUTION/WARNING/DANGER

 

 

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SAFETY RELIEF VALVE: This valve is designed to prevent system failures by relieving pressure from the system when the compressed air reaches a predetermined level. The valve is preset by the manufacturer and must not be modified in any way. To verify the valve is working properly, pull on the ring. Air pressure should escape. When the ring is released, it will reseat.

PILOT VALVE: When the toggle is in the horizontal position, all air from the air compressor is vented through the discharge muffler. This gives an easy start feature. For normal operation, the toggle is in the vertical position.

AIR INTAKE FILTER: This filter is designed to clean air coming into the pump. To ensure the pump continually receives a clean, cool, dry air supply this filter must always be clean and ventilation opening free from obstructions. Replace filter element when necessary.

OIL FILL PORT/VENT: Pour oil into the Oil Fill Port/Vent when required.

OIL FILL

OIL SIGHT GLASS: The Oil Sight Glass displays the oil level in the pump. The oil level should be at the center of the Oil Sight Glass. If low, add SAE 30W non-deter- gent oil.

AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP: To compress air, the pistons move up and down in the cylinders. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the air intake valves while the exhaust valves remain closed. On the upstroke, air is compressed, the intake valves close and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valves, into the discharge line, through the pilot valve and into the air tank.

AIR TANK PRESSURE GAUGE: The air tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air pressure in the air tank (s).

OPTIONAL PRESSURE REGULATOR: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator knob. Turn the pressure regulation knob clockwise to increase discharge pressure, and counterclockwise to decrease discharge pressure.

OPTIONAL OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled

by the regulator and is always less or equal to the air tank pressure.

AIR TANK DRAIN VALVE: The drain valve is used to remove moisture from the air tank(s) after the air compressor is shut off. NEVER attempt to open the drain valve when more than 10 PSI of air pressure is in the air tank! To open the drain valve, turn the knob counterclockwise.

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John Deere PR1-8GMC, PR2-8GMC, PR2-8GM, PR1-8GM OPERATOR’S MANUAL

GASOLINE AIR COMPRESSOR FEATURES

(TWO STAGE)

AM2-PM09-08J_JC FEATURES 070610-CAW

ITEM DESCRIPTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1

PRESSURE REGULATOR

11

PUMP OIL SIGHT GLASS

2

PRESSURE GAUGE - OUTLET PSI

12

PUMP OIL DRAIN

3

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

13

ENGINE SWITCH

4

TANK DRAIN VALVES

14

OIL FILL PORT

5

PRESSURE GAUGE - TANK PSI

15

AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP

6

DECAL - WARNING: HOT SURFACES

16

DECAL - WARNING: HOT

7

THROTTLE CONTROL

17

AIR FILTER

8

DECAL - WARNING: INJURY

18

VENTILATION OPENINGS

9

PILOT VALVE

19

BELTGUARD

10

DECAL - CAUTION/WARNING/DANGER

20

ENGINE

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SAFETY RELIEF VALVE: This valve is designed to prevent system failures by relieving pressure from the system when the compressed air reaches a predetermined level. The valve is preset by the manufacturer and must not be modified in any way. To verify the valve is working properly, pull on the ring. Air pressure should escape. When the ring is released, it will reseat.

PILOT VALVE: When the toggle is in the upright position, all air from the air compressor is vented through the discharge muffler. This gives an easy start feature. For normal operation, the toggle is in the 90° position.

AIR INTAKE FILTER: This filter is designed to clean air coming into the pump. To ensure the pump continually receives a clean, cool, dry air supply this filter must always be clean and ventilation opening free from obstructions. Replace filter element when necessary.

OIL FILL PORT/VENT: Pour oil into the Oil Fill Port/Vent when required.

OIL FILL PORT

OIL SIGHT GLASS

OIL SIGHT GLASS: The Oil Sight Glass displays the oil level in the pump. The oil level should be at the center of the Oil Sight Glass. If low, add SAE 30W non-deter- gent oil.

AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP: A two stage compressor pump uses two different size cylinders with the intake valve of the second smaller cylinder linked to the exhaust valve of the first larger cylinder. On the down stroke of the large cylinder, air is drawn through the intake valve while the exhaust valve remains closed. On the upstroke, air is compressed, the intake valve closes and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valve, into the inter cooler and through the intake valve of the second smaller cylinder on its down stroke. On the upstroke of the smaller cylinder, the intake valve closesandthecompressedairiscompressedasecondtimeandforcedouttheexhaust valve into the discharge line, through the tank check valve and into the air tank.

AIR TANK PRESSURE GAUGE: The air tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air pressure in the air tank (s).

PRESSURE REGULATOR: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator knob. Turn the pressure regulation knob clockwise to increase discharge pressure, and counterclockwise to decrease discharge pressure.

OUTLET PRESSURE GAUGE: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the regulator and is always less or equal to the air tank pressure.

AIR TANK DRAIN VALVE: The drain valve is used to remove moisture from the air tank(s) after the air compressor is shut off. NEVER attempt to open the drain valve when more than 10 PSI of air pressure is in the air tank! To open the drain valve, turn the knob counterclockwise.

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