ETQ Power Generators & Equipment
 Portable Air Compressors Diesel Fuel ETQ DAO11

1. • Air cooled

2. • Four-stroke diesel internal combustion engine

3. • Recoil starter (optional electric start)

4. • Large fuel tank

The ETQ air-cooled diesel air compressors are widely used when electrical power is scarce. Air compressors provide a portable mobile solution in supplying a pneumatic air supply for field operations during project construction.

This manual will explain how to operate and service your air compressor set.

If you have any questions or suggestions about this manual, please contact your local dealer or us directly. Consumers should notice that this manual might differ slightly from the actual product as more improvements are made to our products. Some of the pictures in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product as well. Eastern Tools and Equipment, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Engine oil
Fuel
Air cleaner
Battery (only for electric start models)
Pressure control valve

STARTING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
Diesel engine with electric start
Cold starting
Stopping the engine

MAINTENANCE
Air compressor
Drivebelt
Cleaning the air compressor
Storage

TROUBLESHOOTING

PART LISTINGS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA

Technical specifications in SI units

WARNING: DO NOT exceed the air compressors tank capacity. The tank has a factory preset pressure release valve. Changing the settings on this valve will void your warranty and Eastern Tools and Equipment assumes no responsibility for accidents and injuries resulting from user modifications. Our products are continuously being changed and improved. Every effort has been made to ensure that information in manual is accurate and up to date. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this manual at any time without prior notice.

Fuel shutoff valve

Engine oil dipstick

Pressure switch

Tank pressure gauge and regulator

Engine Air Filter

Compressor Air filter

Tank

Speed Governor

Fuel Tank

Handle

Make sure the air compressor is on a level surface and make sure the oil dipstick is on tight.

FUEL

1. • Add diesel fuel number 2 and never fill the fuel tank indoors. Also, be sure to install the fuel tank cap on tight after filling.
2. • DO NOT overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion.
3. • Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or hot. Allow the unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.

AIR CLEANER

1. • Remove the wing nut holding down the air cleaner cover.
2. • Remove the air cleaner cover and air filter.
3. • Check the air cleaner element to be sure they are clean and in good condition.

1. • If the air filter is dirty, remove and clean the element.
2. • Wash in solvent
3. • Squeeze
4. • Soak oil

1. • Squeeze dry

1. • Reinstall the air cleaner element and secure the cover by setting the cover spring.

1. (1) Upper limit
2. (2) Lower limit

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE

1. • Put the control valve is in the up position before starting the air compressor.

STARTING THE AIR COMPRESSOR

RECOIL STARTING

Note: When the engine is running, do not pull the recoil handle, otherwise the engine may be damaged.

DIESEL ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC STARTER SYSTEM

Starting

The preparation of the diesel engine for the electric starting system is the same as the manual recoil type.

1. • Open the fuel valve.
2. • Turn the start switch clockwise to the "Start" position.
3. • If the engine is started, immediately remove your hand away from the key switch.
4. • If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, wait awhile (about 15 seconds) before trying to start the engine again.

Battery

1. • Always check the liquid level of the battery every month, if the level is lower than the low limit mark, refill the battery with distilled water till you reach the upper limit mark.

COLD STARTING

If the engine is difficult to start in winter, take the rubber seal plug off and put 2cc of machine oil into the hole.

Notice: Engines supplied to the Torrid Zone will not contain the rubber plug. A solid plug is provided instead.

If the liquid level in the battery is to low, the electric starter will not function to its best potential. Always keep the level of the liquid in the battery between the upper and lower limits. If there is too much liquid, the liquid will splash onto other nearby parts thereby ruining the battery.

If you run the starter motor to long, the voltage of the battery will drop and the motor may be damaged. Keep the key switch in the "ON" position when the engine is running.

Never remove the oil plug unless you’re planning on filling the oil. If the plug is not in place, rain, dust, and other impurities may be sucked into the engine causing serious damage to the engine parts.

Never use flammable liquids as fuel, such as gasoline etc. Also, never take away the air cleaner for easy starting of the engine, doing so may cause explosions from the intake gases.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. • First, bring down the speed of the engine by using the speed governor. Let it run for 3 minutes at no load before stopping it.
2. • Then stop the engine.

1. • Set the fuel cock at "S" (stop position)
2. • If the engine comes with an electric starter, turn the starting switch to the "Off" position.
3. • Pull the recoil handle slowly until pressure is felt by your hand, this means the piston is on the compression stroke; where the intake and exhaust valves are closed and then let the handle recoil back into the engine. This natural position will prevent rust from occurring when the engine is being stored for long periods of time.

Note: Only perform step 5 when the engine is off. Doing so otherwise will damage the engine.

Sudden stops to the engine will cause abnormal temperature increases in the block of the engine. Decrease the load gradually when stopping the engine. Also, never stop the engine with the decompression lever.

MAINTENANCE AIR COMPRESSOR

Check the oil level of both the engine and air compressor head daily before operating the air compressor.

Below is a routine maintenance schedule.

DRIVEBELT

Belts will stretch in normal use. A properly adjusted belt will deflect ½ inch with a 5 pound force. To adjust the belt tension, follow the procedures below.

1. • Remove the belt guard.
2. • Loosen the four fasteners holding the engine to the base-plate.
3. • Shift the engine in the proper direction so that the desired tension is achieved.
4. • Align the belt and pulleys before tightening down the engine.

CLEANING THE AIR COMPRESSOR

Air compressor maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Be sure to store the unit in a clean and dry environment, where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling slots should always be clean and free from clogs.

Note: Do not use a garden hose to clean the air compressor. Water can enter the fuel and intake system and cause problems.

1. • To clean the air compressor, use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior surfaces.
2. • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt of oil.
3. • Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
4. • Compressed air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to blow away dirt.

STORAGE

Please follow the instructions below if you plan on storing the air compressor for long periods of time.

1. • Run the engine for three minutes to burn out the excess fuel in the chamber.
2. • Quickly drain away the engine oil lubricant before the engine becomes cool and refill it with new oil. The figure below shows where the oil plugs are located.

1. • Take the rubber plug off the cover of the rocker shaft and put about 2cc of lubricant into it and put the plug back in place. The figure below shows where to access the plug.

1. • For recoil starting engines, push the decompression lever down and pull the recoil starter two or three times. This pushes all the excess intake mixture out of the combustion chamber.
2. • For engines that come with an electric starter, hold down the decompression lever and turn the start key switch to the start position. Let the engine rotate for about two to three seconds. Once again, this pushes all the excess intake mixture out of the combustion chamber.
3. • Now pull the decompression lever up and pull on the recoil starter slowly until you feel resistance. The resistance point occurs on the compression stroke where the intake and exhaust valves are closed. It is also the point that will prevent moisture from entering the chamber to cause rust.
4. • Finally, clean excess oils from the engine and put the engine in a nice dry place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: Please refer to the engine owner’s manual for troubleshooting with the engine.

PARTS LISTINGS

Table 1. Please refer to figure 2 for a complete illustration of parts.

LIMITED WARRANTY

We will repair or replace, free of charge, any part or parts of the generator that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time period and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer by contacting the place of purchase or Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

WARRANTY PERIOD***

Engines and generators, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part of an engine.

The life of an engine or your equipment depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and the care it receives. Some applications, such as tillers, pumps, and rotary movers, are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be premature, wear. Such wear, when caused by dirt, dust, spark pug cleaning grit, or other abrasive material that has entered the engine because of improper maintenance is is not covered by warranty.

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