North Star M459212B.6 Owner's Manual - Component Identification
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Component Identification
1. Pneumatic Tires:
Keep tire pressure at 30 PSI for
easy movement.
2. Unloader:
Vents discharge air to atmosphere in
start/stop operation.
3. Lifting Eyes:
May also be used as tie down locations.
4. Discharge Tube:
Carries compressed air from pump
to safety/check valve, and then to the storage tank. It
becomes very hot during use and can cause severe
burns. Never touch.
5. Engine:
NOT shipped with oil. Refer to engine
Owner’s Manual for proper oil and capacity.
6. Engine Controls:
Location of choke, engine speed
and fuel valve.
7. Engine On/Off Switch:
Turn switch to “ON” when
starting engine. CAUTION: Unit is not equipped with
high temperature “auto shutoff”. Do NOT allow to
overheat.
8.
Manual Tube.
Storage for safety manual.
9. Compressor Air Filter:
Keep clean and particle free.
See “
Pump Explosion and Pump Parts List
” for
replacement part number.
10. Air Compressor Pump:
Shipped with oil.
11. Belt Guard:
Covers belt, engine pulley and flywheel.
NEVER operate compressor without belt guard in
place.
12. Regulator:
Adjusts outlet pressure, not to exceed
pressure rating of attachment tool.
13. Tank Pressure Gauge
: Liquid filled gauge. Shows
pressure in receiver tank.
14. Regulated Pressure Gauge:
Liquid filled gauge.
Shows regulated supply pressure.
15. ASME Safety/Check Valve:
Automatically releases air
if tank exceeds preset pressure max. (150 PSI for
459212 & 200 PSI for 459222). A check valve is a
pressure release port. Pull valve pin to relieve pressure
from receiver tank.
16. Quick Connect:
This is a ¼” quick connect.
17. Air Receiver / Storage Tank:
8 gallon twin tank.
18. Tank Drain Valve:
Used to remove moisture from air
after compressor is shut off and air emptied from tank.
Drain moisture daily after each use.