Air Compressor 500-Hour Service Procedure

Annual / major service - portable diesel air compressor (all makes)

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500-HOUR / ANNUAL (MAJOR) SERVICE

Estimated duration: 2 - 3 hours • Frequency: every 500 engine hours or annually

Carry-forward: Includes all 250-hour tasks. Complete the 250-hour service procedure first, then perform these additional items. See maptrack.com/templates/air-compressor-250-hour-service

Equipment Details

# Service Action Type Done Notes
Engine (additional to 250-hour)
1Replace fuel filterREPLACE
2Replace air filter elementREPLACE
Compressor System (additional to 250-hour)
3Replace compressor oil separator element (rotary screw)REPLACE
4Test safety relief valve (pop test to rated pressure)TEST
5Inspect receiver tank internally (corrosion, scale)INSPECT
6Check and adjust pressure regulatorADJUST
7Replace drive beltsREPLACE
8Inspect minimum pressure valveINSPECT
9Service aftercooler (clean/blow out)CLEAN
10Inspect unloader valveINSPECT
11Replace compressor oil (full change - rotary screw)DRAIN/FILL
Electrical (additional to 250-hour)
12Full electrical check (wiring, contactors, overloads)CHECK
Structural (additional to 250-hour)
13Check vibration isolator mountsCHECK

Fluid Specifications (General Guide)

SystemType / GradeApprox. Capacity
Engine oil15W-40 CI-4 / CK-46 - 12 L
Compressor oil (rotary screw)PAO or mineral8 - 15 L (full change)
GreaseEP2 lithium complexAs required

Specifications are general guidelines for typical portable diesel air compressors. Always refer to the manufacturer's service manual for your specific make and model. Capacities vary by compressor size.

Parts / Consumables Required

#Part / ConsumablePart NumberQtyReady
1Engine oil (15W-40)6-12 L
2Engine oil filter1
3Fuel filter1
4Air filter element1
5Fuel/water separator element1
6Compressor oil separator element1
7Drive belts1 set
8Compressor oil (full change)8-15 L
9EP2 grease cartridges1-2
10Rags, drip tray, waste oil container-

Notes / Defects Identified

Next Service Due

Technician

Supervisor / Workshop Manager