Sears Craftsman 919.150280 - Manual (Page 9)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS, OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES ARE EXPOSED
WHEN REPAIRING THE COMPRESSOR. PERSONA
COMPRESSOR BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS.
L INJURY CAN OCCUR. UNPLUG THE
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Air Leaks Hose fitting loose. Tighten fitting.
Compressor Is not deliver­
ing enough air. Prolonged excessive use of air. Decrease the amount of air usage. Your com­
pressor is not large enough for the air
requirement.
Restricted air intake filter. Clean or replace the air intake filter. {See page
7).
Hole in hose. Replace the hose. (Order Sears No. 9-16163).
Air leaks. Tighten fittings.
Restricted Air Intake Dirty air filter. Clean or replace with new filter. Do not oper­
ate the unit in the spray area.
Compressor will not start Compressed air is in compres­
sor pump. Set the adjustable pressure valve knob at
“Start" to relieve pressure before starting the
air compressor. (See Operating Procedures
on page 7.)
Motor will not run Motor overload protection switch
has tripped. Let motor cool off and the compressor will
automatically re-start.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker
tripped.
1. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace
as necessary. Reset circuit breaker. Do not
use a fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating
than that specified for your particular branch
circuit.
2. Check for proper fuse. You should be using
a Time Delay fuse.
3. Check for low voltage problem. See the
“NOTE” on page 7 for details.
4. Check the extension cord. See page 6 for
extension cord information.
5. Disconnect the other electrical appliances
from circuit or operate the compressor on its
own branch circuit.
Extension cord is wrong length
or gauge.
Check the extension cord. See page 6 for
extension cord information.
Loose electrical connections. Check wiring connection inside terminal box
area.
Possible defective capacitor Have checked at a local Sears Service Center.
Faulty motor. Have checked at a local Sears Service center.
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High Discharge Pressure -
cannot be adjusted lower
Adjustable pressure valve not
functioning.
WARNING
RISK OF BURSTING. DO NOT OPERATE
THE COMPRESSOR if THIS PROBLEM
EXISTS. ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE VALVE
'TJ3T 3E REPLACED.