BE Pressure supply 60 Gallon Air Compressor AC5060BP - Manual (Page 18)

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Insufficient output, low
discharge pressure
Clogged inlet filter. Clean or replace as
necessary.
Leaks in air lines, air valves,
fittings, etc...
Replace worn components
as necessary.
Drive belts slipping. Tension V-belts.
Drain valve left open. Close drain valve.
Defective pressure gauge. Replace pressure gauge.
Leaking head gasket. Replace head gasket.
Dirty or plugged inter cooler
tubes.
Remove and clean inter
cooler tubes.
pressure switch adjusted
too low, or defective.
Make necessary
adjustments.
Worn or defective
compressor valves.
Replace valves.
Worn piston, worn out
rings.
Replace worn parts.
Motor stalls or blows
breaker
Faulty check valve. Replace check valve.
Valves incorrectly installed Install valves correctly.
Drive belts too tight. Tension V-belts.
Defective pressure switch. Replace switch.
Defective Motor. Replace Motor. (Consult
licensed electrician).
power being supplied by
generator.
Consult licensed electrician
Water in crankcase oil
gets dirty, rusty valves or
cylinders
Cycle too short;
compressor does not
operate long enough
to vaporize condensed
moisture during
compression.
Allow for longer operating
cycle.
System pressure leaking
back through check valve
when compressor is
stopped.
Check and replace check
valve if necessary.
Wrong oil being used. Drain and replace with
proper oil
troubleshooting