Porter-Cable D24938-044-2 - Manual (Page 11)

11- ENG D24938
1. Place unit on a level surface.
Risk from Flying
Object. Drain tank
to release air pressure before
removing the dipstick. See "To
Drain Tank" in the Maintenance
section.
2.
Remove oil fill plug (A) and slowly
add a compressor oil until it is
even with the top of the oil fill
hole. NOTE: Do not allow oil to
be lower than 3/8" (6 threads)
from the top at any time. When
filling the crankcase, the oil flows
very slowly into the pump. If the
oil is added too quickly, it will
overflow and appear to be full.
NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity is
approximately 16 fluid ounces.
3. Replace oil fill plug.
To Add Oil To Pump
Compressors are
shipped without
oil. A small amount of oil may be
present in the pump upon receipt
of the air compressor. This is due
to plant testing and does not mean
the pump contains oil. Do not
attempt to operate this air
compressor without first adding oil
to the crankcase. Serious damage
can result from even limited
operation unless filled with oil and
broken in correctly. Make sure to
closely follow initial start-up
procedures.
Multi-Viscosity
motor oils, like
10W 30, should not be used in an
air compressor. They leave carbon
deposits on critical components,
thus reducing performance and
compressor life. Use air
compressor oil only.
NOTE: Oil is included with some
units. If oil is not included, 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.
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