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GP90135
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WHEELBARROW
AIR
COMPRESSOR
!
WARNING
Read and follow all Safety Rules
before first use of this product.
IN610400AV Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions Section Page Section Page This manual contains information that is Warning indicates ! WARNING very important to know and understand. a potentially haz- Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 This information is provided for SAFETY ardous situation which, if not avoided, Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .13 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROB- T
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16. Fast moving air will stir up dust and repairing or inspecting, make certain all Safety Instructions (continued) debris which may be harmful. moving parts have stopped. Disconnect Release air slowly when draining the spark plug wire and keep the wire 10. Keep fingers away from a running repair in or near a flammable moisture or depressurizing the com- away from the plug to prevent acciden- compressor; fast moving and hot gas or vapor. Never store flam- pressor system. tal starting. parts will
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Safety Instructions (continued) Glossary of Terms ASME Safety Valve Amps or Amperage Warning Labels A safety valve that automatically releases A measure of the electrical force minus Find and read all warning labels found on the air if the air receiver (tank) pressure the resistance on an electrical line. the air compressor shown below exceeds the preset maximum. Ridgid air compressors require 15 amps for operation. Be sure the compressor PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) will operate on an electric
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1. Air Filter. The air filter keeps dirt and Unpacking and Checking Contents Dipstick debris from entering the compressor pump. 1. Remove the air compressor from the carton. Max !WARNING Add Oil 2. Dipstick. The dipstick measures the Fill oil level in the compressor pump (See 2. Place the compressor on a secure, Line Low For your own safety, never Figure 3). stationary work surface and look it operate unit until all assembly over carefully. steps are complete and until 3. ASME Safety Valve. This
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Lubrication Operating Your Air Compressor Dipstick Max NOTICE ! CAUTION Add Oil NOTICE Fill THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO OIL! Line Low Before starting the compressor, Drain liquid from tank daily. Follow lubrication instructions thoroughly read all component before operating compressor. instruction manuals, especially the engine manual. Remove the dipstick/ breather and fill ! CAUTION pump with 12 ounces of oil. Use single vis- All lubricated compressor pumps dis- cosity, ISO 100 (SAE 30), non-deterge
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Operating Your Air Compressor Maintenance (continued) To Start Gasoline Engine ! WARNING ! DANGER Release all pressure from the 5. Move the choke lever to the CHOKE Do not attempt to tamper with system before attempting to position, turn the fuel lever ON, and the ASME safety valve! install, service, relocate or per- turn the engine stop switch to the ON position. form any maintenance. 6. Pull start grip lightly until resistance is felt, and then pull briskly. In order to maintain efficient op
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Drive Belt Maintenance (continued) Belt stretch is a result of normal use. Tank When properly adjusted, the belt deflects 1/2” Deflection about 1/2” with five pounds of pressure applied midway between the engine pul- ! DANGER ley and pump (See Figure 12). Never attempt to repair or modi- To adjust drive belt tension: fy a tank! Welding, drilling or 1. Remove belt guard and loosen any other modification will engine brace. weaken the tank resulting in 2. Loosen the four fasteners holding the Fi
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Troubleshooting TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Overheating 1. Poor ventilation 1. Relocate the compressor ! WARNING to an area where an ample supply of cool, clean, dry For your own safety do not try and well-circulated air is and run the air compressor available 2. Dirty cooling surfaces 2. Clean the cooling surfaces while troubleshooting. of pump and motor/engine Excessive belt wear 1. Pulley out of alignment 1. Realign engine pulley with TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY compressor pulley Low disc
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Troubleshooting Notes TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Excessive noise 5. Worn bearings 5. Replace worn bearings (knocking) and change oil Continued 6. Piston hitting the valve 6. Remove the compressor plate head and valve plate and inspect for carbon deposits or other foreign matter on top of piston. Replace head and valve plate using new gasket 7. Noisy check valve 7. Replace Oil in the discharge 1. Worn piston rings 1. Replace with new rings air 2. Compressor air intake 2. Clean filter. Check
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Repair Parts Repair Parts For Repair Parts, Call 1-800-4-RIDGID Please provide following information: -Model number 1 -Serial number (if any) -Part description and number as shown in parts list Key Part Key Part 32 No Number Descriptons Qty No Number Descriptons Qty 33 1 BG220900AJ Belt guard 1 26 ST083800AV Oil drain 1 2 assembly extension 31 2 ST026200AV Setscrew 1 27 VT470000KB Pump 1 29 28 3 BT023100AV Belt 1 28ST159001AJ Compression 1 3 30 assembly 4 ST073915AV Filter assembly 1 34 20 4 29
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Notes Notes 22 23
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® RIDGID AIR COMPRESSOR LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured by The Campbell Group under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to The Campbell Group, attn: RIDGID air compres- sor technical service at (toll free) 1-800-4-RIDGID. 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID air compress
