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TS Series
6.0 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Compressor over heats Dirty oil Change oil
Oil level low Fill correct grade of oil up to
max
level in the oil level indicator
Cylinder and cooler fins dirty Blow with compressed air or
clean manually
Breather valve not working clean and refit after checking
Rotation not correct Interchange two of the incoming
power feeds to motor
Compressor does not unload Blocked unloader tubing. Open and Clean
Defective unloader Replace pressure switch
Oil carry over in compressed air Dirty air filter Replace the air filter element
Oil level high Drain to correct level
Oil viscosity too low Change to recommended grade
Breather not working Clean and replace after check-
ing
Piston rings stuck or broken Change rings as a set
Piston to cylinder clearance ex-
cessive
Check and change as required.
Cylinder, piston and ring wear Inadequate filter maintenance Increase frequency of cleaning/
changing
Oil change frequency insufficient Increase frequency with more
periodic check of oil
Incorrect grade of oil
Change to correct grade
Water or rust formation in crank-
case.
Faulty breather valve Check and replace the breather
Oil leak through breather valve
Piston rings stuck or broken Change rings as a set, Check
all related parts for wear
Breather valve is not working.
Clean and replace after check-
ing
Piston to cylinder clearance excessive Check and change as required.
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