Porter-Cable C2555 - Manual (Page 17)

Oil
Risk of Bursting. Drain tank to release air pressure before
removing the dipstick or oil drain plug. See “To Drain
Tank” in this section.
Risk of Burns. Compressor head and cylinder sleeve are
very hot. Do not touch. Allow compressor to cool prior
to servicing.
Risk from Flying
Objects. Make sure air
vent (C) in dipstick is free from debris. If
air vent is blocked pressure can build in
crankcase causing damage to air
compressor and possible personal
injury. See Troubleshooting for
correction.
Risk of Unsafe
Operation. Overfilling
with oil will cause premature
compressor failure. Do not overfill.
Checking
1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to “OFF” and unplug unit.
2. Remove dipstick (A) and check oil on dipstick for visual signs of
contaminants (water, dirt, etc).
3. Wipe oil from dipstick.
4. Replace dipstick and allow oil to collect on dipstick.
5. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick, + mark indicates full and
the - mark indicates add oil. If oil level is below - mark, slowly add oil until
it reaches the + (full) mark on the dipstick.
NOTE: Use an oil specifically formulated for use in an air compressor, such as
Porter-Cable PAS1 air compressor oil. Oil may be found at the store where the
air compressor was purchased.
6.
Replace dipstick (A).
Changing
1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to “OFF” and unplug unit.
2. Remove the dipstick (A).
3. Remove the oil drain plug (B) and drain oil into a suitable container.
4. Replace the oil drain plug (B).
5. Slowly fill crankcase with oil. Crankcase capacity is 8 fluid ounces
(236.6 ml). Oil level should be at the + (full) mark on the dipstick.
Risk of Unsafe Operation. Overfilling with oil will cause
premature compressor failure. Do not overfill.
6. Replace dipstick (A).
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Risk of of Bursting. Water will condense in the air tank. If
not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank
causing a risk of air tank rupture.
6. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve (clockwise). The air
compressor can now be stored.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, release all air pressure. The valve can then be
removed, cleaned, then reinstalled.
+
-
A
C
B
(+)Full
(-)Add