Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Motor hums but cannot
run or runs slowly
Thermal overload
protector cuts out
repeatedly
Possible Cause(s)
1. Circuit overloaded
2. Extension cord usage - wrong gauge
wire and/or too long.
3. Loose electrical connections
4. Worn check valve
5. Defective unloader valve (on
pressure switch)
6. Defective motor capacitor(s)
7. Defective motor
1 Lack of proper ventilation / room
temperature too high
2. Clogged intake filter
3. Circuit overloaded
4. Extension cord usage - wrong gauge
wire and/or too long.
5. Worn check valve
6. Defective unloader valve (on
pressure switch)
7. Defective motor
Corrective Action
1. Disconnect other electrical appliances from circuit or
operate compressor on its own branch circuit
2. Remove extension cord or refer to Extension Cord
Chart on page 4
3. Check all electrical connections
4. Replace check valve
bleed tank
5. Replace unloader valve
6. Replace capacitor(s)
7.Replace motor
1. Move compressor to well ventilated area
2. Clean or replace filter
3. Check for proper fuse, use time-delay fuse.
Disconnect other electrical appliances from circuit or
operate compressor on its own branch circuit
4. Remove extension cord or refer to Extension Cord
Chart on page 4
5. Replace check valve
bleed tank
6. Replace unloader valve.
7. Replace motor
7
Oilless Compressors
Do not disassemble check
valve with air in tank;
Do not disassemble check
valve with air in tank;
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