General Recommendations; Emissions Control; Cleaning Unit - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Série Manuel De L'utilisateur

General Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the air compressor.
The air compressor's warranty does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the air compressor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your air compressor. See any authorized
Briggs & Stratton Power Products dealer for service.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
annually. Follow the requirements listed in MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE on page 14.
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replace both the engine and pump air filters. A new
spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture
and help your engine run better and last longer.

Emissions Control

Maintenance, replacement or repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual. See EMISSIONS
CONTROL SYSTEM, on page 26.
Maintenance
Maintenance consists of keeping the air compressor clean.
Store the unit in a clean, dry environment where it will not
be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or corrosive
vapors. Cooling air fins on the air compressor's engine must
not become clogged with dirt, leaves or any other foreign
material.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose jet or flammable liquids
to clean air compressor's engine.Water can enter engine fuel
system and cause problems.

Cleaning Unit

To prolong compressor life, perform these steps weekly. If the
operating environment is particularly dirty, clean unit daily.
WARNING
Hot parts and exhaust gases can exceed 150
can cause burns.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
1. With spark plug disconnected, use a soft cloth and a
small brush for cleaning accumulated dirt and debris
from the following locations:
• Cooling fins on top and sides of Air Compressor
Pump, and engine blower housing slots
(see Figure 13).
Figure 13 - Cooling Fins
Cooling Fins
Engine Blower Housing Slots
• Oil fill locations and adjacent areas on both Air
Compressor Pump housing and Engine
• Oil drain plugs and adjacent areas on both Air
Compressor Pump housing and Engine
• Pressure Control knob, gauges, quick connect fitting,
Drain Valves and Safety Valve
• Engine ON/OFF Switch and adjacent area
• Choke Lever, Engine Speed Lever, Fuel Valve Lever
and adjacent area on carburetor
• Spark plug and adjacent area
• Pilot Valve and toggle
• Fuel Tank Cap and adjacent area
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MAINTENANCE
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