Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
There is excessive belt wear.
There is oil and/or moisture
in the tank and/or air lines.
There is excessive moisture
in the discharge air.
The fuses blow or the circuit
breaker trips repeatedly.
Possible Cause
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The belt is too loose.
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The belt is too tight.
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The pully is loose.
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The pulley is misaligned.
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The connections (fittings,
tubing, etc.) are loose and
leaking.
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The drain valve is loose
or open.
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The check valve is leaking.
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There is excessive water in
the air tank.
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The oil blow-by has
accumulated in the pump.
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The incorrect fuse size is
being used, or the circuit is
overloading.
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There are loose eletrical
connections.
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There is a defective check
valve or unloader.
Solution
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Check the belt tension.
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Check the belt tension.
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Bring the compressor to a service center.
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Align the pulley/flywheel.
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Check all the connections with a soap
and water solution and tighten.
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Tighten the drain valve.
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Bring the compressor to a service center.
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It is normal for oil lube air compressor
pumps to release some oil into the tank
and air lines. Air compressors will also
generate water condensation that will
form in the tank and air lines. Install
water and oil filter traps when needed.
The Typical Compressed Air Distribution
System section provides a guideline.
Contact or call Husky Customer Service
for more information.
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IMPORTANT: If the tank or air lines have
excessive water and/or oil, bring the
compressor to a service center.
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Verify the proper fuse size is being used.
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Verify the wiring connection inside the
pressure switch and the terminal box
area.
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Bring the compressor to a service center.
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