Operation; Break-In Procedure - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Serie Manual Del Operario

OPERATION

Add Oil
1. Place compressor on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove and discard the shipping cap. Using an oil funnel,
slowly fill pump with oil to notch on dipstick (See
Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Oil Fill Information
3. Insert the dipstick. and check oil level. Oil level should be
at the notch in the dipstick. Replace dipstick.
CAUTION
Serious damage may result if operating the unit with
insufficient oil. Check oil level daily or with each use.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.

Break-In Procedure

Before first use of this equipment, the system must undergo a
break-in operation, as described in this section.
CAUTION
Serious damage may result if the described break-in
instructions are not closely followed.
• This procedure is required before air compressor is put into
service and when Check Valve or a complete Air Compressor
Pump has been replaced.
Inset of
Dipstick
Oil Fill
Location
MAXIMUM
Oil Level
PROPER
Oil Level
Drain Plug
1. Make sure ON - OFF switch is in OFF position
(see Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Pressure Switch with ON - OFF Switch
ON - OFF Switch
shown in OFF
position
2. Plug power cord into grounded 120 Volt A.C. outlet (see
Grounding Instructions on page 8).
3. Open Drain Valve (rotate fully counterclockwise) to
prevent air pressure build-up in air tank during break-in
period (see Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Drain Valve in OPEN Position
Drain Valve
shown in
OPEN
position
NOTE: Always drain air tank over a washable surface or in a
suitable container to prevent damaging or staining surfaces.
4. Pull ON - OFF switch to ON position. Compressor will
start.
NOTE: If you hear leaking air, pull quick connect coupler
back until it clicks to reset coupler valve.
5. Run compressor for 15 minutes. Make sure Drain Valve
remains open.
6. After 15 minutes, close Drain Valve (rotate fully
clockwise). Air tank will fill to "cut-out" pressure and
compressor will stop.
NOTE: Check oil level in compressor after break-in.
The compressor has completed the break-in procedure and is
ready for normal use.
OPERATION
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