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CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
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Section I.
Lubrication Instructions . ................................ ................................ ......................
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Section II.
Operator Troubleshooting Procedures ................................ ................................
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OVERVIEW
This chapter contains operator maintenance instructions for the air compressor.
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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General ................................ ................................ ................................ .........
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Lubrication Procedures................................ ................................ ..................
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3-1. General. This section contains lubrication procedures for the air compressor.
3-2. Lubrication Procedures. Lubrication of the air compressor is limited to oiling the pivot points on the engine
controls. Keep all lubricants in sealed containers. Wipe away dirt and debris from the area being lubricated and wipe
away excess lubricants. Refer to table 3-1 for engine and compressor oil requirements.
Table 3-1. Engine and Oil Requirements.
Temperature Range
Oil Viscosity
Engine
70-120°F (21.9-48.8°C)
SAE 30W
30-70°F (-1.1-21.9°C)
SAE 20W
Below 30°F (Below -1.1°C)
SAE 10W
Compressor
50-120°F (10-48.8°C)
SAE 30
5-50°F (-15-10°C)
SAE 20
Below 5°F (-15°C)
SAE 5W
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