OPERATING PROCEDURES
BEFORE OPERATING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
1) Check to see that nuts and bolts are all
snug.
2) Check if the quantity and quality of oil
is correct.
3) If the intake filters are dirty, they should
be replaced or cleaned.
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
Always check the oil level and quality before
start-up. DO NOT ADD OR CHANGE OIL
WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING. Use only
recommended non-detergent oil.
RECOMMENDED OIL
Compressor oil:
#EAOIL10 (1 Liter)
Compressor oil:
#EAOIL40 (4 Liters)
*Compressor originally filled with SAE 30W
oil
Compressor oil is a non-detergent mineral
oil formulated with additives to help
minimize carbon build-up, increase ring life,
and reduce oil consumption, for use at
ambient temperatures of 32º F - 86º F
(0º to 30º C)
OTHER APPROVED OILS
Regular mineral oils can also be used in
Makita compressors. Always use a non-
detergent oil with the following
specifications:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT
POINT OF OPERATION
-16º C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F)
1º C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F)
ABOVE 27 °C (80.6°F)
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FILLING THE COMPRESSOR WITH OIL
1) Remove the oil filler plug
2) Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump
3) Always keep oil level in the middle of the
OIL CHANGES
INITIAL OIL CHANGE DUE AT 25 HOURS
Change oil every 300 hours or 3 months -
whichever comes first.
1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to
2) Replace the oil drain plug.
3) Refill with the recommended oil to the
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Check engine Owner's manual for lubrication
and maintenance requirements.
MAINTENANCE
Before doing any maintenance or adjust-
ments to your air compressor, the following
safety precautions should be taken:
1) Turn off engine. Wait until engine is
2) Drain air receiver and air lines of air
SAE
ISO
VISCOSITY
VISCOSITY
SAE 10W
ISO 32
SAE 20W
ISO 68
SAE 30W
ISO 100
crankcase
sight glass
drain completely.
proper level.
completely stopped.
pressure.