Oil Top-up procedure (Fig 1.1)
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Wait until the air-end vent down cycle is complete.
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Open test valve to vent pressure from the air aftercooler and
associated pipework.
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Check that the air-end pressure gauge reads zero.
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Carefully unscrew compressor filler plug (A).
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Remove filler plug (A). Retain bonded seal (B).
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Top-up to overflow with an approved oil (e.g. Fluid Force).
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Examine bonded seal, if not damaged refit to oil filler plug.
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Refit seal and filler plug, tighten to 25 Nm.
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Remove safety notices.
Check compressor air filter (Fig 1.1)
WARNING !
IF COMPRESSED FOR CLEANING, THEN EYE PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN AND COMPRESSED AIR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS OBSERVED.
The air filter is located on the intake end of the compressor
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Unscrew retaining nut (C) and remove the filter cover (D) and
seal.
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Remove filter element (E).
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Vacuum clean or blowdust out of filter using lowpressure, clean
dry air. Renew the filter if it cannot be cleaned satisfactorily.
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Wipe clean the area inside the filter cover and its support.
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Refit air filter element (E).
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Reinstate the air filter, sealing washer and cover. Secure the
assembly.
Clean combination oil cooler/aftercooler
The combination cooler is located vertically. The inside face of the
cooler must be cleaned and is accesses by removing the cover
plates fitted to the cooler duct.
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Remove access plate.
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Using low pressure air, carefully blow out any dust of dirt from
cooler matrix (F).
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Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust or dirt remaining
inside cowl or on fan guard (G).
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Refit and secure cover plates.
Compressor air intake filter replacement (Fig 1.1)
WARNING !
AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT WITH HOT OIL
AND COMPONENTS. GLOVES ARE
RECOMMENDED IF DRAINING OIL WHEN THE
COMPRESSOR IS HOT!
The air intake filter is located on the intake end of the compressor.
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Unscrew retaining nut (C) and remove the filter cover (D) and
seal.
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Remove filter element (E) and discard.
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Wipe clean the area inside the filter cover and its support.
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Fit a new air filter element.
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Reinstate sealing washer and cover. Secure the assembly.
Unscrew retaining nut and remove the filter cover and seal.
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Reinstate the air filter cover and sealing washer. Secure the
assembly.
Note: The air filter may contain oil and must be disposed of in an
apporoved manner.
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C D E A,B
Figure 1.1 - Outlet and Filler Plug Location
Figure 1.2 - Air filter location