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13 HP, 30 GallON air
cOmPressOr
65204
99918
set uP aNd OPeratiNG iNstructiONs
using an engine indoors caN Kill YOu iN
miNutes.
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
this is a poison you cannot see or smell.
Only use Outside
NeVer use inside
and far away from
a home or garage,
windows, doors,
eVeN iF doors and
and vents.
windows are open.
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury
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cONteNts imPOrtaNt saFetY iNFOrmatiON ............................ 3 Basic sPeciFicatiONs ............. 8 cOmPONeNts aNd cONtrOls 8 equiPmeNt set uP .................... 9 uNPacKiNG .......................................9 mOuNtiNG .........................................9 equiPmeNt Oil Fill .......................9 OPeratiNG iNstructiONs .... 10 WOrK Piece aNd WOrK area set uP ..........................................10 GeNeral OPeratiNG iNstructiONs ............................10 user-mai
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NOtice is used to sa Ve tHis maNual address practices Keep this manual for the safety warn- not related to personal injury. ings and precautions, assembly, operat- cautiON, without ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning the safety alert procedures. Write the product’s serial symbol, is used to address number in the back of the manual near the practices not related to assembly diagram (or month and year of personal injury. purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and
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5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles 3. Do not leave the equipment unat- and heavy-duty work gloves during tended when it is running. Turn off set up. the equipment (and remove safety keys, if available) before leaving the 6. Use only lubricants and fuel recom- work area. mended in the engine manual or in the Specifications chart of this man- 4. Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses ual. and hearing protection during use. 5. People with pacemakers should eNGiNe PrecautiONs consult their physi
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11. Parts, especially exhaust system serviced before using. Many ac- components, get very hot during use. cidents are caused by poorly main- Stay clear of hot parts. tained equipment. 12. Do not cover the engine or equipment 20. Use the correct equipment for the during operation. application. Do not modify the equip- ment and do not use the equipment 13. Keep the equipment, engine, and sur- for a purpose for which it is not in- rounding area clean at all times. tended. 14. Use the equipment
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6. Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the equip- ment is maintained. Do not attempt any service or maintenance proce- dures not explained in this manual or any procedures that you are un- certain about your ability to perform safely or correctly. 7. Store equipment out of the reach of children. 8. Follow scheduled engine and equip- ment maintenance. 9. Tanks rust from moisture build-up, we
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tHis P aGe iNteNtiONall Y leFt BlaNK SKU 65204/ For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 99918
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ing parts and allows the large pulley Basic sPeciFicatiONs to direct cooling air to the Air Pump (A2). Type Compressor Oil Equipment Lubricant Capacity 1.37 Quarts 2. Oil Sight Glass. The oil sight glass 13 HP, EPA/CARB shows proper level of the oil. Oil level 65204 Compliant Engine should be at center of Sight Glass. 99918 13 HP, EPA Compliant Rotation viewed from PTO 3. Tank Drain Valve. The Air Tank (A18) Counterclockwise (power takeoff - the output shaft) drain valve allows moisture t
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mounting Pilot 1. The compressor may vibrate strongly Valve during use, so mounting is needed to prevent movement. 2. Before use, mount the compressor securely using all four mounting holes to a solid, level surface, such as a concrete slab or truck bed. 3. Rubber pads (not included) may be 8. Pilot Valve. Open the Pilot Valve used at the mounting points to reduce before starting the engine. It relieves vibration. resistance on the engine to make starting easier. It is shown in the
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General OPeratiNG iNstructiONs Operating instructions read the eNtire imPOrtaNt saFetY iNFOrmatiON Before starting the engine: section at the beginning of this a. Follow the set up manual including all text under instructions to prepare the subheadings therein before set equipment. up or use of this product. b. inspect the equipment and engine. inspect compressor before c. Fill the engine with the use, looking for damaged, proper amount and type of loose, and missing parts. if an
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S S 6. Before starting the engine, open the Note: Moving the Choke too fast could kill Pilot Valve by standing the pin up. the engine. starter control Panel 7. IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for five minutes after each charging system run Overload indicator start-up so that the engine can stabi- Off start lize. 8. Close the pilot valve after the engine ignition switch has started, by laying the pin down. This allows the compressor to build up pressure. charging system
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daily user-maiNteNaNce 1. Check compressor oil level at sight iNstructiONs glass. Add premium quality SAE Procedures not specifically 30-weight, non-detergent, synthetic explained in this manual air compressor oil as needed. Do not must be performed only by a mix oils of different types. qualified technician. 2. Check engine oil level. Add oil as tO PreVeNt needed according to engine manual’s seriOus iNjur Y instructions. FrOm accideNtal 3. Drain moisture from tank. OPeratiON:
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Deflection distance 2. Press on the center of the longest span on each belt with moderate finger pressure (4-4.5 lb.). Then measure the deflection distance, the distance that the belt moved. The belt should deflect anywhere from 1/4” to 1/2”. Engine Mounting Bolts 3. If the belts deflect too much, tighten belts by loosening the en- gine mounting bolts and moving the engine away from the other pulley slightly. Secure engine mounting bolts and retest tension. If either belt is too
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t roubleshooting Problem Possible causes likely solutions Start procedure not followed Empty all pressure from tank, open pilot valve, Engine will not completely. and carefully follow starting instructions in start. engine manual. 1. Incorrect lubrication or not 1. Lubricate using recommended oil or grease enough lubrication. according to directions. Compressor over- heats. 2. Worn parts. 2. Have qualified technician inspect internal mechanism and replace parts as needed. 1. Poor air outlet
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t roubleshooting Problem Possible causes likely solutions 1. Air leaks. 1. Listen for escaping air. Apply soap solution to all fittings and connections. Bubbles will appear at points of leakage. Tighten or replace leaking fittings or connections. 2. Leaking valves. 2. Remove head and inspect for valve breakage, weak valves, scored valve plate, Low discharge etc. Replace defective parts and reassemble. pressure Replace head gasket each time the head is removed. 3. Restricted air inta
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23 Gasket 1 Parts lists 24 Cylinder 1 25 Spring Washer 6 Part description qty 26 Bolt 6 A1 Belt Guard 1 27 Gasket 1 A2 Air Pump 1 28 Cylinder Head 1 A4 Gasoline Engine 1 29 Gasket 2 A5 Engine Mounting Bolt 12 30 Aftercooler 1 A6 Lock Washer 12 31 Connector 1 A7 Flat Washer 12 32 Elbow 90 Degree 2 A8 Nut 12 33 Safety Valve 1 A9 Belt 2 34 Spring Washer 4 A10 Belt Pulley (Engine) 1 35 Screw 4 A11 Key 1 36 Spring Washer 8 A13 Pilot/Unloader Valve with Cable 1 set 37 Screw 8 A14 Elbow 1 38 Gasket 1 A
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maiN assemBl Y diaGram Parts List “A” Spark Plug Wrench (A24) SKU 65204/ For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 99918
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PumP assemBl Y diaGram record Product’s serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail- able individually as replacement parts. SKU 65204/ For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 99918
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limited 1 Year / 90 da Y WarraNtY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of one year from date of purchase that the tank is free of defects in materials and work- manship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment). Harbor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of ninety days from date of purchase
