Compressor Lubrication; Oil Changes - Makita MAC3001 Operating Instructions Manual

COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION

Compressor oil
*Compressor originally filled with SAE 20W oil (ISO 68)
Compressor oil is a non-detergent mineral oil formulated with additives to
help minimize carbon build up, increase ring life and reduce oil
consumption, for use at ambient temperatures of 0° to 30° C (32° - 86°F).
Regular mineral oils can also be used in this compressor. Always use non-
detergent oil with the following specifications:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT
POINT OF OPERATION
-16°C to 0°C (3.2°F to 32°F)
1°C to 26°C (33.8°F to 78.8°F)
Above 27°C (80.6°F)

OIL CHANGES

INITIAL OIL CHANGE DUE AT 100 HOURS
CHANGE OIL EVERY 300 HRS OR 3 MONTHS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
2) Replace the oil drain plug.
3) Refill with the recommended oil to the proper level.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AND QUALITY BEFORE
START UP. DO NOT ADD OR CHANGE OIL WHILE THE UNIT
IS RUNNING. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED OIL
OTHER APPROVED OILS
NON-DETERGENT OIL.
# EAOIL10 (1 Litre)
SAE
VISCOSITY
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 30W
ISO
VISCOSITY
ISO 32
ISO 68
ISO 100
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