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Air Dryer
SECTION 2- COMPONENT MAINTENANCE
AIR COMPRESSOR (KELLOGG-AMERICAN)
NOTE: If your machine is equipped with an air compressor of a different manufacturer, refer to the manufacturer's manual for maintenance and repair procedures.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect the compressor (figure 82) for belt slippage, vibration, and unusual noise, overheating or failure to compress.
2. Drain condensate from the air storage tanks.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1. Examine the air filter element (figure 83). Ifit is dirty, remove it and wash itin kerosene orin hot water containing any commercial grease solvent.
ACAUTION: Do not use gasoline.
Dry the air filter and dip it in new clean oil. Allow the excess oil to drain off. Then reinstall the air filter element in the air system.
2. Check the oil level at the visual oil gauge in the compressor base. Add oil ifnecessary to bring the oil level to the full mark on the visual oil gauge.
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Ambient Or Viscosity Flash Pour Carbon
Room Temp. of at 100° s.s.v. Point °F(Min.) Point °F(Max.) Residue %(Max.) Preferred Base 55'0 120 490 to 600 430 + 20 .15 Naphthenic 32 to 55 290 to 350 390 .,. 5 .10 Naphthenic i Oto 32 160 to 2.)(J 350 - [0 .05 Naphthenic
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Above 120 or Consult factory giving details of installation and operation
Below 0
NOTE: For operation in damp or humid locations, addition of a rust inhibitor is recommended.
3. Clean the exteriorofthecompressor with a rag or compressed air.
AIR COMPRESSOR KELLOGG-AMERICAN
FIGURE 82
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
1. Check all bolts. If necessary, tighten them to comply with the following recommended values.
Foot Pounds
Head bolts 40 Low pressure valve hold-down 15 Base bolts 43 High pressure valve hold-down 8 End cover bolts 20 Pulley bolts 43
2. Check all air connections and joints for leaks.
Tighten as necessary.
3. Drain the oil from the base and refill with new oil.
HEAD VALVE SERVICE
1. To reseat orreplace head valves (figure 84) take off the head and head plate by removing the hold-down bolts.
