Chapter 5 - Maintenance
Proper maintenance is important in order to ensure safe, economical,
and trouble-free operation. Improper maintenance may cause the air
compressor to malfunction and can lead to serious injuries or death.
WARNING:
Shut off the compressor before performing any maintenance.
When the engine is running, make sure the area is well
ventilated. The compressed air may contain harmful vapours or
particles.
Use authorized parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement
parts which are not equivalent quality may damage the
compressor.
NOTE: Some of these maintenance techniques can be
dangerous and must be performed by a qualified technician.
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