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American, IMC - Torque Specs
Sep 14, 2021
Kobalt Compressor Service Tips
Here are some Kobalt compressor service tips. Check out our website at MasterToolRepair.com for schematics for parts and other technical assistance.
Complete Pump/Motor Replacement.Electric motor has failed, windings, or brushes have shorted or burned out.Piston Ring or Cylinder is worn, scored, or broken.Belt is broken or cogs are stripped to point of belt slipping.Fan is broken or bent beyond straitening.Pump frame is crack or broken.2. Electric Motor will not start.Check 30 amp mini prong fu
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Sep 12, 2021
Kobalt 2 Year Digital Warranty Notice
Kobalt 2 Year Warranty
Sep 11, 2021
Electric Motor Hard Start issues
Motor ProblemsCheck valve problem
If motor works fine and powers compressor pump until cut-out pressure, but when the compressor cuts back on and tries to recharge the tank, it is unable to start and stalls. (kicks the circuit breaker)Good indication that you have a defective check valve. Go to check valve test.Capacitor Problem
Remove capacitor covers. These are the “humps” on the back of the motor.Do they look overheated? Use a capacitor tester or if not available, test continuity acros
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Sep 10, 2021