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3-12. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.
Table 3-3. Unit Troubleshooting
WARNING
Be sure to read all WARNINGS in front of this manual before troubleshooting.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
AIR COMPRESSOR OVERHEATS.
Step 1.
Check oil level in air compressor.
If oil level is too low, fill air compressor with oil.
Step 2.
Inspect engine air intake filter for clogging.
Remove wing nut (1), cover (2), wing nut (3), cup (4), foam precleaner (5) and cartridge (6). Inspect foam
pre-cleaner (5) and cartridge (6) for dogging. Clean if possible. If items cannot be cleaned, replace them
(see para 3-24). Reassemble air intake filter.
Step 3.
Check air flow around air compressor unit for restrictions.
If air compressor unit is not at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) from walls or other objects next to unit, relocate unit for
better air flow.
Step 4.
Inspect air compressor cylinder head cooling fins for build-up of foreign material.
Remove all dirt or other foreign material from surfaces of all cooling fins.
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