KAESER M43 Service Manual

8 Operation
8.1 Starting and stopping ....................................................................................................... 55
8.1.1 Starting ............................................................................................................... 55
8.1.2 Allow the machine to run up to operating temperature ....................................... 56
8.1.3 Shutting down ..................................................................................................... 56
8.2 Operating the battery isolating switch .............................................................................. 57
8.3 Operating the tool lubricator ............................................................................................. 58
8.4 Using the low-temperature equipment ............................................................................. 58
8.4.1 Using the frost protector ..................................................................................... 58
8.4.2 Coolant pre-heating ............................................................................................ 59
8.5 Using the hose reel .......................................................................................................... 60
8.5.1 Using the hose reel (EC version) ........................................................................ 60
9 Fault Recognition and Rectification
9.1 Basic instructions ............................................................................................................. 62
9.2 Engine faults and alarms .................................................................................................. 62
9.2.1 Engine refuses to start or comes to a stop ......................................................... 62
9.2.2 Engine does not reach full speed. ...................................................................... 63
9.2.3 Indicator lamp remains on .................................................................................. 63
9.3 Compressor faults and alarms ......................................................................................... 64
9.3.1 Working pressure too high .................................................................................. 64
9.3.2 Working pressure too low ................................................................................... 64
9.3.3 Pressure relief valve blowing off ......................................................................... 65
9.3.4 Machine overheating .......................................................................................... 65
9.3.5 Too much oil residue in the compressed air ....................................................... 66
9.3.6 Oil flows from the compressor air filter after shutdown ....................................... 66
10 Maintenance
10.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 67
10.2 Maintenance schedules ................................................................................................... 67
10.2.1 Logging maintenance work ................................................................................. 67
10.2.2 Maintenance tasks after commissioning ............................................................. 68
10.2.3 Regular maintenance tasks ................................................................................ 68
10.3 Engine .............................................................................................................................. 72
10.3.1 Cooler maintenance ............................................................................................ 72
10.3.2 Air filter maintenance .......................................................................................... 75
10.3.3 Fuel system maintenance ................................................................................... 77
10.3.4 Changing the engine oil ...................................................................................... 81
10.3.5 Motor belt maintenance ...................................................................................... 85
10.3.6 Battery maintenance ........................................................................................... 85
10.4 Compressor ...................................................................................................................... 87
10.4.1 Checking cooling oil level ................................................................................... 87
10.4.2 Topping up the cooling oil ................................................................................... 88
10.4.3 Changing the cooling oil ..................................................................................... 89
10.4.4 Changing the oil filter .......................................................................................... 92
10.4.5 Changing the oil separator cartridge ................................................................... 93
10.4.6 Air filter maintenance .......................................................................................... 96
10.4.7 Pressure relief valve checking ............................................................................ 98
10.4.8 Cooler/radiator cleaning ...................................................................................... 98
10.5 Chassis ........................................................................................................................... 99
10.5.1 Wheel checks ..................................................................................................... 99
10.5.2 Towbar maintenance .......................................................................................... 100
10.5.3 Overrun braking mechanism maintenance ......................................................... 100
10.5.4 Greasing the brake rods ..................................................................................... 101
10.5.5 Checking brake linings ........................................................................................ 101
Contents
No.: 9_9432 02 E
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M43
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KAESER M43 Specifications

General

Brand	KAESER
Model	M43
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English