Sullair Portable Air Compressor 185HDPQJD

Lubricate axle bearings on wheel-mounted units

Proper lubrication of the portable compressor's bearing axle is critical to its proper function and reduction of wear on this part.

Use a wheel bearing grease that conforms to MILSPEC MIL-G-10924 or a high temperature one such as lithium complex NLGI consistency #2

Axles with the E-Z Lube feature can be periodically lubricated without removing the hubs from the axle.

Remove the rubber cap from the grease cap's end

Using a full charged grease gun, place the gun onto the grease zerk located on the end of the spindle. Make sure the nozzle is fully engaged on the fitting

Pump grease into the zerk. The old grease will be displaced and flow out of the cap around the grease gun nozzle

When the new grease starts flowing out of the cap, disengage the gun and wipe off any excess off the cap; and replace the rubber plug

Sign off on the compressor bearing lubrication

Loosen and remove the air filter and cover

Remove the primary and optional secondary elements

Clean the body, inside and out, with a damp cloth

Reinstall (if clean) or replace the secondary element if installed

Replace the new primary filter element

Reposition the cover and lock it into the position

Reset the filter restriction indicator (if equipped)

Sign off on the air filter replacement

Check daily compressor prior to operation

WARNING: Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury

Ensure that the compressor is on a level surface

Ensure that a minimum clearance of 3 feet [0.9 meters] is provided all the way around the machine to allow exhaust gas to ventilate before operating the machine

Check all oil and fluid levels in the engine and compressor. Add oil and/or fluid if necessary

Fill the fuel tank and drain any water from the fuel/ water separator

Check the dust collectors and clean if necessary

When the compressor is warmed up, press the "Start/Load" button to load the compressor for full operation

Clean the return line orifice and check the strainer

Change the compressor fluid filter

Check the Engine Operator’s Manual for service requirements

Check the fuel filter for water

Confirm that the receiver tank cover bolts are tightened to 60 lbf ft (81 N m)

Sign off on the compressor maintenance

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Compressor fluid carryover evident?

Enter the part number of the new separator element

Old element removed with a strap wrench?

Gasket seating surface cleaned?

Light coating of fluid applied to the new gasket?

New element hand tightened until the new gasket is seated?

Element tightened by hand an additional 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 turn?

Compressor restarted and checked for leaks?