Hitachi Air Tools & Compressors - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals
How do I remove the cover on my Hitachi air compressor
First, you have to determine how it is attached usually they are screwed or bolted into place or simply held into place by clips or pressure. But there are many different models so please post the model of your machine so it can be identified or even a photo.
Ec 12 Hitachi air compresser not building up air pressure
So the first (most obvious but sometimes overlooked) thing - check to make sure the tank drains are closed.
Listen for a leak at the pressure switch - it will continue to leak after the compressor shuts off. If this is the case then you need a check valve (Part # 53A on the breakdown)
If it builds pressure but not enough to shut off and there are no leaks I would look at the valves located in the head (Part # 14 on the breakdown) - piston rings are not a normal failure part on this model but could also cause this.
My Hitachi twin stack air compressor is very hard
2 things The check valve on the tank will not close for 100% rust parts from some metal parts in the pressure pipe metal rings can be used and give problems over time , or under voltage on the power group. are sometimes things that are hidden and not seen .
Use of Hitachi EC510 air compressor
Pressure gage A shows the pressure in the tank. Pressure gage B shows what you have adjusted the output pressure to be. If it is reading 0psi and it is new it is probably because the manufacturer has set it at that level. You have an adjustment valve on the front of your compressor. Rotate it until you see the pressure start to rise then keep going to where you want it set at.
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