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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
II.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for the safe operation and maintenance of the Sullivan-Palatek air compressor are located
involved, described as follows:
WARNING! is used when death or personal injury could occur if the instruction is not followed.
CAUTION! is used when damage to property could occur if the instruction is not followed.
NOTE! is used to inform the reader of installation, operation or maintenance information that is important but not
hazardous.
II.2 MANUAL ORGANIZATION
Anyone operating or servicing the Sullivan-Palatek air compressor should read this entire manual and be
familiar with its information. The following is a quick guide to the contents in this manual:
SECTION 1: SAFETY
This section contains important basic information regarding general safety precautions for maintaining
and operating air compressors.
SECTION 2: TRANSPORTING AND LOCATING
This section contains instructions and safety guidelines for transporting and locating a portable air
compressor.
SECTION 3: OPERATION
This section contains an overview of general operating safety, initial start-up procedures, how to start and
stop the air compressor, SPEC instructions, in addition to guidelines for operating under extreme conditions
and procedures for pneumatic tool applications.
SECTION 4: COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
compressor.
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
This section contains a maintenance schedule and step-by-step instructions for performing common
maintenance procedures. A list of recommended spare parts to keep on hand is also included.
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
This section contains symptoms, causes and remedies for common air compressor malfunctions.
II.3 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
The Engine
manual can be accessed at www.kohlerpower.com.