Makita MAC5501G Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 12)

FILLING THE COMPRESSOR WITH OIL

BEFORE OPERATING THE AIR COMPRESSOR 1) Remove the oil filler plug

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY: 2) Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump

1) Check to see that nuts and bolts are all crankcase

snug. 3) Always keep oil level in the middle of the

2) Check if the quantity and quality of oil sight glass

is correct.

3) If the intake filters are dirty, they should OIL CHANGES

be replaced or cleaned.

INITIAL OIL CHANGE DUE AT 25 HOURS

COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION Change oil every 300 hours or 3 months -

Always check the oil level and quality before whichever comes first.

start-up. DO NOT ADD OR CHANGE OIL

WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING. Use only 1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to

recommended non-detergent oil. drain completely.

2) Replace the oil drain plug.

RECOMMENDED OIL 3) Refill with the recommended oil to the

Compressor oil: #EAOIL10 (1 Liter) proper level.

Compressor oil:

#EAOIL40 (4 Liters)

*Compressor originally filled with SAE 30W ENGINE LUBRICATION

oil Check engine Owner's manual for lubrication

and maintenance requirements.

Compressor oil is a non-detergent mineral

oil formulated with additives to help MAINTENANCE

minimize carbon build-up, increase ring life, Before doing any maintenance or adjust-

and reduce oil consumption, for use at ments to your air compressor, the following

ambient temperatures of 32º F - 86º F

safety precautions should be taken:

(0º to 30º C)

1) Turn off engine. Wait until engine is

completely stopped.

OTHER APPROVED OILS 2) Drain air receiver and air lines of air

Regular mineral oils can also be used in pressure.

Makita compressors. Always use a non-

detergent oil with the following

specifications:

AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT

SAE ISO

POINT OF OPERATION

VISCOSITY VISCOSITY

-16º C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F)

SAE 10W ISO 32

1º C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F)

SAE 20W ISO 68

ABOVE 27 °C (80.6°F)

SAE 30W ISO 100

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