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t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Possible Cause Possible Solution
A Low Oil Shutdown
Fill engine with the adequate amount
of oil.
B Cold Engine Choke engine to start.
C No Fuel
Add gas to engine. Make sure fuel
shutoff valve is open
D Engine not turned ON
Place ON/OFF switch in the ON
position.
E Spark plug wire not attached Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
F
Compressor viscosity too high for
ambient temperature.
Drain existing lubricant and refill with
proper lubricant.
G
Belt tension too tight or sheaves not
aligned.
Check tension/ alignment.
H Air leaks in discharge piping.
Check tubing connections, Tighten
joints or replace as required.
I
Compressor components leaky,
broken, loose.
Inspect components. Clean or
replace as required.
J
Loose flywheel or motor pulley,
excessive end play in motor shaft or
loose drive belts.
Check flywheel, motor pulley, and
crankshaft drive belt tension/alignment. Replace or repair as required.
K
Leaking check valve or check valve
seat blown out.
Replace check valve.
L
Clogged or dirty inlet and/or discharge line.
Clean or replace.
M Defective safety/relief valve. Replace.
N
Pressure switch unloader leaks or
does not work.
Realign stem or replace.
O
Inadequate ventilation around
flywheel.
Relocate compressor for better
airflow.
P
Leaking, broken or worn inlet unloader parts at check valve.
Inspect parts and replace as
required.
Q
Excessive condensation in receiver
tank.
Drain receiver tank.
R Detergent lubricant in crankcase. Replace with proper lubricant.
S Light duty cycle. Increase duty cycle.
T Lubricant level too high. Drain excess lubricant.
U Worn cylinder finish.
Deglaze cylinder with 180 grit
flex-hone.
V Low pressure inlet valve leaking. Inspect, clean or repair as required.
W High pressure inlet valve leaking. Inspect, clean or repair as required.