Section 4: Maintenance; Schedule - Grizzly T21888 Instruction Manual

section 4: maintenance

schedule

operating this equipment has the
potential to cause eye injury and
hearing loss. always wear eye and
ear protection when operating an air
compressor. be certain the safety
protection you wear meet the appro-
priate standards of the american
national standards institute (ansi).
daily
daily before use, perform the following
checks:
1. look at the sight glass on the crank-
case and make sure it is filled with oil to
the correct level.
2. Check for worn or damaged electri-
cal cords and plugs. inspect air hose
for abrasions and evidence of pending
hose burst.
3. drain the condensation from the tank
when finished using the air compressor,
and leave the drain valve open until the
next use. For details refer to draining
tank on page 14.
4. inspect and correct any other unsafe
condition.
model t21888 (mfg. since 2/10)
Weekly
if used daily, perform the following com-
pressor checks each week, otherwise
check these items once a month:
1. remove and blow out the air filter
(figure 15) from the inside out, then
re-install.
figure 15. Air filter element.
2. Check for loose bolts or fittings.
3. Clean off all dirt and dust from the cylin-
der head, motor, fan, air lines, exhaust
pipe, couplers and frame.
4. Check air lines and connectors to make
sure they are in good condition.
5. pull the pressure relief valve ring to
make sure the valve is not stuck closed.
refer to draining tank on page 14 for
details.
the air compressor will turn ON auto-
matically when it is set on auto.
When performing maintenance make
sure the auto/off lever is in the
off position, the compressor is
unplugged, and the air pressure has
been bled out of the tank.
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