Porter-Cable D24938-044-2 - Manual (Page 19)

19- ENG D24938
To Replace Belt
Serious injury or
damage may occur
if parts of the body or loose items
get caught in moving parts. Never
operate the unit with the belt guard
removed. The belt guard should be
removed only when the
compressor is unplugged.
1. Place the On/Auto/Off lever in
the "Off" position.
2. Unplug compressor.
3. Remove the front of the belt
guard by disengaging the snaps.
Insert a flat bladed screwdriver at
each snap location and pry the
beltguard apart.
4. Loosen the wing nut on hold
down plate and tilt motor to
allow for easy removal or
installation of the belt.
5. Remove belt.
6. Replace belt. NOTE: The belt
must be centered over the
grooves on the flywheel and
motor pulley.
7. Turn the wing nut on the hold
down plate until it makes contact
with the washer, plus one
additional turn.
8. Replace the belt guard.
Wing Nut
Air Filter - Inspection and
Replacement
Hot surfaces. Risk
of burn.
Compressor heads are exposed
when filter cover is removed.
Allow compressor to cool prior to
servicing.
Keep the air filter
clean at all times.
Do not operate the air compressor
with the air filter removed.
A dirty air filter will not allow the
compressor pump to operate at full
capacity. Before using the
compressor pump, check the air filter
to make sure it is clean and in place.
If it is dirty, replace it with a new filter.
1. Using a pair of needle nose
pliers or a screwdriver pull or pry
out the old filter and carefully
clean the filter area.
2. Push the new air filter (Part
number 267-17) in place.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the
compressor with the air filter
removed.