ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
10
LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Inspect Before Use. Check for proper oil level
before operating!
Remove cap from oil fill opening. See Figure
1. Install breather (found in parts bag with this
manual). See Figure 2. Check oil level; some
models are shipped with oil in the pump. See
specification label on compressor pump for the
proper oil capacity and oil type.
OIL INFORMATION
Kobalt Air Compressor Oil SKU 221008
Kobalt Synthetic Blend Oil SKU 221009
Mobil 1
®
synthetic 10W30
Oil Capacity 8.5 ounces
Do not use regular automotive oil. Additives in
regular motor oil can cause valve deposits and
reduce pump life. For maximum pump life, drain
and replace oil after the first hour of run time.
This pump has an oil sight glass as shown
in Figure 2. Oil level can be monitored and
maintained as shown in Figure 3.
1
Cap
2
Breather
Oil Fill Area
Oil Drain
Plug
Sight
Glass
3
Sight Glass
Full
Low
