BE Pressure supply 8 Gallon Wheeled Electric Air Compressor AC1511B - Manual (Page 14)

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troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action
No start condition Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped Check for cause of blown
fuse or breaker and replace
or reset
Loose electrical
connections Check wiring connections
Overheated motor Press reset button or wait
for automatic reset. Check
V-belt tension
Low Pressure Air leak in safety valve Check valve manually by
pulling upward on rings. If
condition persists, replace
valve.
Loose tube or fittings. Tighten fittings.
Restricted air filter Clean or replace as
necessary
V-belt loose Adjust belt tension.
Defective check-valve Replace check-valve
Safety valve releasing Defective pressure
switch or improper
adjustment
Check for proper
adjustment and if problem
persists, replace pressure
switch.
Oil discharge in air Improper oil viscosity Replace oil with 20-30
weight non-detergent oil
Too much oil in
crankcase Drain crankcase and fill to
proper level
Compressor overheated Air pressure regulated too
high
Restricted air filter Clean or replace filter
Worn piston rings Replace piston rings
Excessive V-belt wear V-belt too loose Adjust for proper tension
V-belt too tight Adjust for proper tension
Motor pulley out of
alignment Align motor pulley by
adjusting the position of
electric motor