Difference between revisions of "Cleaning, Draining, and Oiling the Air Compressor"
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*UNPLUG THE AIR COMPRESSOR | *UNPLUG THE AIR COMPRESSOR | ||
*Grab a 1qt bottle of new oil, oil pan or bucket, and a few clean rags | *Grab a 1qt bottle of new oil, a funnel, an oil pan or bucket, and a few clean rags | ||
*There is a valve below the motor for draining the oil. Position the bucket under the outlet and open the valve. Let the oil drain completely and set aside. | *There is a valve below the motor for draining the oil. Position the bucket under the outlet and open the valve. Let the oil drain completely and set aside. | ||
* | *On the top of the motor is a cap. Unscrew this and place the funnel in it. Pour the new oil in, being careful not to spill. | ||
*Once oil reservoir is filled, drain a little bit of the oil to drain any remaining old oil. If it drains clear it is good to go. | |||
*Screw the top cap back on, make sure the drain valve is closed, and clean up any oil spills. | |||
*Use the funnel to pour the old oil into the bottle. The used oil should be taken to an auto garage or any place that can dispose of oil. |
Revision as of 11:49, 27 October 2018
How to do it
Cleaning
- UNPLUG THE AIR COMPRESSOR
- Wipe down the exterior with a rag, focusing on clearing dust off the motor, any moving parts.
Draining Water
The bottom of the air compressor has a valve for quickly evacuating water that collects at the bottom of the air tank.
- Grab a pan or bucket
- PUT ON SAFETY GLASSES
- With the bucket positioned to catch water, slowly open the valve till water and air start to shoot out.
- As soon as it stops sputtering, close the valve. If the water is slightly red, that is ok. If there is noticeable sludge, inform the manager.
Changing Oil
- UNPLUG THE AIR COMPRESSOR
- Grab a 1qt bottle of new oil, a funnel, an oil pan or bucket, and a few clean rags
- There is a valve below the motor for draining the oil. Position the bucket under the outlet and open the valve. Let the oil drain completely and set aside.
- On the top of the motor is a cap. Unscrew this and place the funnel in it. Pour the new oil in, being careful not to spill.
- Once oil reservoir is filled, drain a little bit of the oil to drain any remaining old oil. If it drains clear it is good to go.
- Screw the top cap back on, make sure the drain valve is closed, and clean up any oil spills.
- Use the funnel to pour the old oil into the bottle. The used oil should be taken to an auto garage or any place that can dispose of oil.