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 TABLE l-2. Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Oil in air
Clogged air filter.
Clean or replace air
receiver
Broken piston and/or rings.
Replace broken parts.
Oil level too high.
Correct oil level.
Oil viscosity incorrect.
Change lubricant to proper
viscosity.
Oil wrong type.
Change lubricant to proper
viscosity.
Unloaded running time too
Use auto start/stop
long.
control.
Surging of
Operating at less than
Increase flow of
distribution
designed minimum flow.
air
Install surge control
valve in discharge line.
Cavitation of
Feedwater level too low.
Increase feedwater level
water in
in reservoir.
cooling supply
Air leaks into suction piping. Stop leaks.
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