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CLEANING
CLEANING
CLEANING
CLEANING THE
THE
THE
THE AIR
AIR
AIR
AIR COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
Air compressor maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Be sure
to
store the unit in a
clean and dry environment, where it will not be exposed
to
excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any
corrosive vapors. Cooling slots should always be clean and free from clogs.
Note: Do not use a garden hose
to
clean the air compressor.
Water
can enter the fuel and intake
system and cause problems.
●
To
cle a n the air compressor, use a damp cloth
to
wipe the exterior surface.
● Use a soft bristle brush
to
loosen caked on dirt of oil .
● Use a vacuum cleanertopick up loose dirt and debris.
● Compressed air (nottoexceed 25psi) may be used
to
blow away dirt.
SEDIMENT
SEDIMENT
SEDIMENT
SEDIMENT CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP CLEANING
CLEANING
CLEANING
CLEANING
Turn the fuel valve off a nd remove the sediment cup with the O-ring. Wash them thoroughly in
non-flammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly and reinstall them tightly. Turn the fuel valve ON
and look for leaks.
Note: Try nottospill fuel, if the fuel is spilled, clean the area first before starting the engine. The
engine will create a spark when started, so if there is fuel around, it may ignite the fuel causing a
serious fire or explosion.
SPARK
SPARK
SPARK
SPARK PLUG
PLUG
PLUG
PLUG SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
● Remove the wire from the spark plug.
● Use a deep socket or spark plug sockettoremove the spark plug.
● Check for mechanical damage and or carbon buildup.
● If the spark plug is fouled, replace spark plug with new one.
● Spark plugs may come pre gapped, if not an ordinary gap of. 7mm or.028 inches would
do just fine.Tofix a gap, bead the side of the electrode with a spark plug gapping tool.
Note: Make sure the replacement spark plug is in the correct heat range. An incorrect heat range
spark plug can damage your engine. Also, never tough the muffler during or after the engine has
been run.
● Make sure the spark plug washer is in good condition or brand-new.
● Threat the spark plug in by hand first before using a tool. This will prevent stripping the
threads on the cylinder head assembly and the spark plug.