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3 Operating Instructions
3.1 Parking, Towing And Lifting
Instructions
Safety Precautions
The operator is expected to apply all relevant safety
precautions, including those mentioned on the Inside of
the cover of this book.
Attention:
— Check and retighten the wheel nuts and drawbar bolts
to the specified torque. See section 7.
3.1.1 Parking Instructions
When parking a compressor, secure prop (1) or nose
wheel to support the compressor in a level position. Place
the compressor as level as possible; however, it can be
operated temporarily in an out-of-level position not
exceeding 15°. If the compressor is parked on sloping
ground, immobilize the compressor by placing wheel
chocks in front of or behind the wheels. Locate the
compressor upwind, away from contaminated wind-
streams and walls. Avoid recirculation of exhaust air
from the engine. This causes overheating and engine
power decrease.
3.1.2 Towing Instructions
Fig. 3.1 Drawbar
Before towing the compressor, make sure that the towing
equipment of the vehicle matches the towing eye or ball
connector
The drawbar should be as level as possible and the
compressor and towing eye end in a level position.
Secure nose prop (1) in the highest position.
3.1.3 Lifting Instructions
When lifting the compressor, the hoist has to be placed in such a
way that the compressor, which must be placed level, will be lifted
vertically.
Preferably use the lifting bale.
ùù Lifting acceleration and retardation must be kept within
safe limits (max. 2xg).
Helicopter lifting is not allowed.
3.2 Before Starting
ùù If the compressor is to be connected to a common
compressed air system, fit an appropriate check valve
between compressor outlet and air system. Observe the
right mounting position/direction!
1. Before initial start-up, prepare battery for operation if not
already done. See section 4.7.
2. With the compressor standing level, check the level of the
engine oil. Add oil, if necessary, to the upper mark on
dipstick. Consult the Engine Operation Manual for the type
and viscosity grade of the engine oil.
3. Check the level of the compressor oil. The pointer of oil level
gauge (OLG- Fig. 2.3) should register in the green range.
Add oil if necessary. See section 4.3 for the oil to be used.
ùù Before removing oil filler plug (FP1- Fig. 2.3), ensure
that the pressure is released by opening an air outlet
valve.
4. Check that the fuel tank contains sufficient fuel. Top up, if
necessary. Consult the Engine Operation Manual for the type
of fuel.
5. Drain any water and sediment from the fuel filter until clean
fuel flows from the drain cock.
6. Press vacuator valve (VV- Fig. 2.2) of the air filter to remove
dust.
7. Check the air filter service indicator (VI- Fig. 2.2). If the red
part shows completely, service or replace the filter element.
Reset the indicator.
8. Open an air outlet valve (AV-fig. 2.2to allow air flow to the
atmosphere.
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