North Star M459382B.6 Owner's Manual - Component Identification
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Component Identification
1. Engine Controls: Location of choke, engine speed
and fuel valve.
2. Engine: NOT shipped with oil. Refer to engine
Owner’s Manual for proper oil and capacity.
3. Engine On/Off/Start Switch: Turn switch to “ON”
when using recoil to start engine. Turn switch to
“START” when using electric start. CAUTION: Unit is
not equipped with high temperature “auto shutoff”.
Do NOT allow to overheat.
4. Lifting Eyes: May also be used as tie down
locations.
5. Ball Valve: ¾” NPT air supply outlet. Compressed
air supply point. A pressure regulator and/or quick
connect fittings can attach here.
6. Pressure Gauge: Liquid filled gauge. Shows
pressure in receiver tank.
7. Air Receiver / Storage Tank: 30 gallon ASME
certified tank.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. ASME Safety/Check Valve: Automatically releases air
if tank exceeds preset pressure max. of 200 PSI. A
check valve is a pressure release port. Pull valve pin to
relieve pressure from receiver tank.
11. Unloader: Vents discharge air to atmosphere in
start/stop operation.
12. Air Compressor Pump: Shipped with oil.
13. Belt Guard: Covers belt, engine pulley and flywheel.
NEVER operate compressor without belt guard in
place.
14. Compressor Air Filter: Keep clean and particle free.
See “Pump Explosion and Pump Parts List” for
replacement part number.
15. Magnetic Oil Drain Plug: Removals allows for
drainage of oil from pump. Attracts metal particles that
could damage pump.
16. Manual Tube. Storage for safety manual.