Husky HS5181 Use and Care Manual

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10 Pre-Installation (continued)SPECIFICATIONSHorsepower (HP)5.0Tank Outlet Size3/4 NPTNumber of Cylinders2Oil Capacityapproximately 2 quartsVoltage23

11 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Installation - Mounting1 Preparing for installationWARNING: Disconnect, tag

12 Installation - Mounting (continued)2 Drilling the mounting holesWARNING: This compressor is extremely top heavy. The unit must be bolted to the

13 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Installation - Electrical1 Preparing for installation DANGER: Improperly g

14 Installation - Electrical (continued)2 Preparing the pressure switch □ Remove the pressure switch cover by loosening the screw (1), as shown. Use

15 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Installation - Electrical (continued)4 Securing the strain relief □ Tighten

16 Assembly1 Assembling the air compressor unitWARNING: Never use plastic (PVC) pipe for compressed air. Serious injury or death could result.WARNING

17 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Operation1 Preparing for useCAUTION: Check for proper oil level before oper

18 Operation (continued)ON/OFF CYCLING OF THE COMPRESSORThe air compressor unit (A) is designed to cycle on and off. When the shut-off (preset “cut-o

19 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.MaintenanceGENERAL MAINTENACEAll repairs should be performed by an authoriz

2 Table of ContentsSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2California Proposition 65 . . . . . . . .

20 Maintenance (continued)4 Checking the belt □ Remove the four caps (1) and four fl ange nuts (2). □ Remove the front beltguard (3). □ Pull the front

21 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Maintenance (continued)7 Checking the air fi lter □ Remove the nut (1). □ Re

22 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SolutionThe discharge pressure is low. □ The air demand exceeds the pump capacity. □ Reduce the air demand o

23 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Troubleshooting (continued)Problem Possible Cause SolutionThe motor hums an

24 Service Parts - CompressorMODEL HS5181022134567891011121314151617181920212223242526273028293132

25 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Part Description Part Number Quantity1Tank AR210500CG 12Drain valve ST12770

26 Service Parts - PumpMODEL HS050000AV61234578109111312141516171819202122223331293026242528273235333436373844433941424845464749505152535455565740

27 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Part Description Part Number Qty1 Hex Capscrew, M10 x 80✤42 Spring washer,

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3 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.GENERAL SAFETYDANGER: Breathable Air Warning: This compressor/pump is NOT eq

4 WORK AREA SAFETYWARNING: Motors, electrical equipment, and controls can cause electrical arcs that will ignite a fl ammable gas or vapor. Never oper

5 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.PERSONAL SAFETYWARNING: Never operate the compressor without a beltguard. Th

6 WarrantyLIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTYWHAT IS COVEREDFrom the date of purchase, parts and labor are covered to remedy substantial defects due to materia

7 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Pre-InstallationPLANNING INSTALLATIONWARNING: Disconnect, tag, and lock out

8 Pre-InstallationPACKAGE CONTENTSPart Description QuantityA Air Compressor Unit 1B Air Filter Assembly 1AB

9 HUSKYTOOLS.COM Please contact 1-888-43-HUSKY for further assistance.Pre-InstallationCOMPRESSOR COMPONENTSPart DescriptionA Pressure Switch - Whe