Makita MAC5500G User manual

MODEL # SERIAL #
Portable Gas
Compressor
Operating
Instructions
Carefully read this instruction manual before
attempting to operate this compressor.
NOTICE
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GX
HONDA
MAC5500G

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CAREFULLY READ THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
THIS COMPRESSOR.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................. 4
Cautions ..................................................................................................... 4
Air receiver.................................................................................................. 4
Safety valve ................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................... 5
Installation .................................................................................................. 5
Before operating the air compressor .......................................................... 5
Compressor lubrication............................................................................... 5
Filling compressor with oil .......................................................................... 6
Oil changes................................................................................................. 6
Engine lubrication ....................................................................................... 6
Maintenance............................................................................................... 6
Checking Belt Tension................................................................................ 7
OPERATING YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR........................................................ 8
Engine Gas Driven ..................................................................................... 8
COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................ 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................... 10
WARRANTY.................................................................................................... 15
FACTORY SERVICE CENTRES..................................................................... 34
PART BREAKDOWNS ................................................................................... 35
En Français ..................................................................................................... 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the following information to prevent
damage to your compressor unit and injury to the operator.
CAUTIONS
The air compressor and engine will get hot while in
operation. Never touch the discharge tubing, engine
or compressor pump while in operation. The
compressor operates automatically while the engine is running.
WARNING
CAUTION
Compressed air from the unit may contain hazard-
ous fumes. Air produced by this compressor is not
suitable for breathing purposes. Always use a res-
pirator when spraying paint or chemicals, or when sandblasting. Always
wear safety glasses or goggles when using compressed air.
It is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated
with operating or maintaining this equipment. You must use your own
good judgment.
AIR RECEIVER
Over pressurizing the air receiver could cause personal injury or material
damage. To protect from over pressurizing, a factory pre-set safety valve
is installed.
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tions as the original equipment. Please contact the authorized dealer for
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NEVER WELD, DRILL OR CHANGE
THE AIR RECEIVER IN ANY WAY
SAFETY VALVE
DO NOT REMOVE,
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO
OR SUBSTITUTE THIS VALVE!
Adjustment by user will automatically void the warranty.
This valve is factory installed to prevent over pressurizing of the air
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should never be tampered with.

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
INSTALLATION
Proper care, maintenance and lubrication ensures longevity. The com-
pressor should always be level for proper lubrication. Use only in a clean,
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Do not place rags or other materials on top of the compressor, as this
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BEFORE OPERATING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
1) Check to see that nuts and bolts are all snug.
2) Check if the quantity and quality of oil is correct.
3) 
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AND
QUALITY BEFORE START–UP. DO
NOT ADD OR CHANGE OIL WHILE
THE UNIT IS RUNNING.USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED NON-DETERGENT OIL.
RECOMMENDED OIL.
Compressor oil: #EAOIL 10 (1 Litre)
Compressor oil: #EAOIL 40 (4 Litres).
* Compressor originally lled with SAE 20W oil (ISO 68)
Compressor oil is a non-detergent mineral oil formulated with additives to
help minimize carbon build-up, increase ring life and reduce oil consump-
tion, for use at ambient temperatures of 0° to 30°C (32°F - 86°F).

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
OTHER APPROVED OILS.
Regular mineral oils can also be used in Makita compressors. Always
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT
POINT OF OPERATION
SAE VISCOSITY ISO VISCOSITY
-16°C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F) SAE 10W ISO 32
1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) SAE 20W ISO 68
ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W ISO 100
FILLING THE COMPRESSOR WITH OIL
1) 
2) Slowly pour the proper oil into the pump crankcase.
3) Always keep oil level in the middle of the sight glass.
OIL CHANGES
CHANGE OIL EVERY 300 HOURS OR 3 MONTHS
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
1) Remove the oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
2) Replace the oil drain plug.
3) 
INITIAL OIL CHANGE DUE AT 100 HOURS.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Check engine Owner’s manual for lubrication and maintenance
requirements.
MAINTENANCE
Before doing any maintenance or adjustments to your air compressor,
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►TURN OFF ENGINE. WAIT UNTIL ENGINE IS COMPLETELY
STOPPED.
►DRAIN AIR RECEIVER AND AIR LINES OF AIR PRESSURE.

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
CHECKING BELT TENSION
Adjust belt(s) so when pressure is applied at the center, there is approxi-
mately 1/2” slack (see diagram “Figure A” below).
Centre Distance
Too Loose
Too Tight
Slight Bow
Correct Tension
If the belt is in-
stalled too tight,
the engine might
be overloaded.
This will cause
the engine to
overheat. If the
belt is installed
too loosely, it will
slip and excessive
wear and vibration
will occur.
Figure A
1) Turn off engine. Wait until engine is completely stopped
2) Remove belt guard.
3) Loosen engine bolts and slide engine toward compressor head
just enough to allow old belt to be removed.
4) Install proper replacement belt.
5) Slide engine away from compressor head to provide recommend-
ed tension as shown in diagram (Figure A.)
6) Align belt using a straight edge ruler against pulley’s edge.
7) Fasten engine bolts.
8) Ensure engine and compressor pulley’s are secure. Re-check
alignment.
9) Re-install belt guard.
10) Belt tension should be checked after 20 hours of operation.
Check tension monthly thereafter.
HOW TO INSTALL A NEW BELT IF REQUIRED:

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OPERATING YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR
ENGINE - GAS DRIVEN
1) Check entire unit for any damage.
2) 
3) 
4) Read entire engine manual.
5) Starting the engine.
a) Move fuel lever to the “On” position.
- If engine is cold, move choke lever to the “Closed” position
- If engine is warm, leave choke lever in “Open” position
b) Turn engine switch to “On” position.
c) Pull starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly,
return starter grip gently - engine should start, if not repeat.
d) Once the engine starts running, slowly move the choke lever to
the “Open” position.
e) 
receiver with compressed air, when maximum pressure (set by
the pilot valve control) is reached, the engine and compressor will
slow down to idle speed, and will return to full RPM when the cut-
in pressure is reached. The unit will continue to cycle automati-
cally until turned off.
6) Stopping the engine.
a) Turn engine switch to the “Off” position.
b) Turn the fuel lever to the “Off” position.
ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY NEED
TO BE ADJUSTED, EVEN ON YOUR
BRAND NEW UNIT TO COMPEN-
SATE FOR DIFFERENCES IN
ALTITUDE. PLEASE CONSULT THE
ENGINE OPERATING MANUAL.

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EXTRA CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURIES
WITH AUTOMATICALLY CON-
TROLLED COMPRESSORS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DAILY OR BEFORE EACH USE
►CHECK OIL LEVEL.
►DRAIN CONDENSATION FROM AIR RECEIVER.
►CHECK FOR ANY UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION.
►BE SURE ALL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT.
WEEKLY
►TURN OFF ENGINE. CLEAN DUST AND FOREIGN MATTER
FROM CYLINDER HEAD, ENGINE, FAN BLADES, INTER-
COOLER AND AIR RECEIVER.
►CLEAN AIR FILTER BY OPENING AIR FILTER, REMOVING
FILTER ELEMENT AND CLEANING IT THOROUGHLY WITH
SOAPY WATER. RINSE THOROUGHLY AND ALLOW TO DRY
COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLY.
►WORN FILTERS SHOULD BE REPLACED.
►CHECK V-BELTS FOR WEAR.
MONTHLY
►INSPECT UNIT FOR LEAKS.
►TIGHTEN JOINTS IF LEAKS ARE OBSERVED.
►CHECK V-BELTS FOR PROPER TENSION.
►CHECK COMPRESSOR PULLEY AND ENGINE SHEAVE ARE
ALIGNED AND SECURELY FASTENED.
QUARTERLY OR 300 HOURS (Whichever comes rst)
►INSPECT THE AIR RECEIVER FOR CORROSION OR OTHER
DAMAGE.
►CHANGE COMPRESSOR OIL.
►REPLACE AIR FILTER (MORE OFTEN IF COMPRESSOR IS
USED NEAR PAINT SPRAYING OPERATIONS OR IN DUSTY
ENVIRONMENTS).

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Will not start Please refer to Honda manual
included
Low pressure Safety valve leaks. Replace safety valve.
Drain cock open. Close drain cock.
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 Clean or replace as necessary.
Defective unloader valve. Replace unloader valve.
Oil in
discharge
Too much oil in the crank-
case.
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Improper oil viscosity. drain and replace oil
Compressor overheated. Air pressure regulated too
high.
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Worn piston rings. Replace piston rings.
Compressor
overheats
Dirty compressor head, cylin-
der or intercooler.
Clean with compressed air.
 Clean or replace as necessary.
Operating pressure too high. Reduce operating pressure.
Low oil or wrong oil being
used.
Drain and replace oil.
Compressor cycle too long.
Proper cycle is 50-60% on
Stop/Start operation.
Allow for longer rest between
cycles.
Compressor
loads & un-
loads or idols
up & down
excessively
Pilot valve differential adjust-
ed too close.
Leaks in air system.
Replace worn components as
necessary.
Make necessary adjustments.
Check for leaks.
Worn or loose drive belts Tighten V-belts or replace
Defective compressor valves. Replace valves.
Compressor too small for
intended use.
Upgrade to larger compressor.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
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output, low
discharge
pressure

Leaks in air lines, air valves,

Clean or replace as necessary.
Replace worn components as
necessary.
Drive belts slipping. Tension V-belts.
Drain valve left open. Close drain valve.
Defective pressure gauge. Replace pressure gauge.
Leaking head gasket. Replace head gasket.
Dirty or plugged inter cooler
tubes.
Remove and clean inter cooler
tubes.
Unloader pilot adjusted too
low, or defective.
Make necessary adjustments.
Worn or defective compressor
valves.
Replace valves.
Worn piston, worn out rings. Replace worn parts.
Restrictive check valve. Clean check valve and replace
if necessary.
Compressor incorrectly sized. Upgrade to larger compressor.
Engine stalls. Faulty unloader / check valve.
Low oil in engine
Replace unloader check valve.
Add oil to engine
Compressor not level. Level compressor.
Water in
crankcase
oil gets dirty,
rusty valves
or cylinders
Cycle too short; compressor
does not operate long enough
to vaporize condensed mois-
ture during compression.
Allow for longer operating
cycle.
Compressor operating out-
side in cold conditions or inlet
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weather.
Provide adequate protec-
tion against extreme weather
conditions.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
System pressure leaking back
through check valve when
compressor is stopped.
Check and replace check
valve if necessary.
Wrong oil being used. Drain and replace with proper
oil
Excessive
vibration
Loose compressor, engine or
engine guard.
Tighten components.
Compressor not level. Level compressor
Leg bolts over tightened to
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Loosen leg bolts.
Excessive discharge pres-
sure.
Reduce operating pressure.
Wrong oil being used. Drain and replace with proper
oil.
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or drive belts.
Tighten loose components and
check belts.
Worn connector rods, wrist
pin or main bearings.
Check and replace worn parts.
Compressor
Knocks
Compressor valves loose or
broken.
Check and replace worn or
broken valves..
Check valve knocks at low
pressure.
Remove and clean check
valve.
Compressor
uses too
much oil
 
necessary.
Wrong oil being used, wrong
viscosity.
Drain and replace oil.
Oil level too high. Fill compressor with oil to
proper level.
Crankcase breather valve
malfunction.
Replace crankcase breather.
Compressor runs unloaded
too long
Increase load or stop compres-
sor when not needed. Check
for air leaks.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Compressor operating out-
side in cold conditions or inlet
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weather.
Provide adequate protec-
tion against extreme weather
conditions.
Worn piston rings. Replace piston rings.
Piston rings not seated. See below.
Piston rings
not seated.
Allow 100 hours of normal op-
eration for new rings to seat.
COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE LOG
DATE TYPE OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS

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COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE LOG
DATE TYPE OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS

15
MAKITA WARRANTY
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
WARRANTY POLICY
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is war-
ranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR
from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one year pe-
riod, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized
Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or
material, Makita will repair, (or at our option, replace), without charge.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS
DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
●Repairs have been made or attempted by others;
●Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear;
●The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
●Alterations have been made to the tool.
This warranty does not apply where:
* The Makita warranty is the only and entire written warranty given by Makita for the
Makita tools. No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon
this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC
PURPOSE,” AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
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are not intended to limit, modify, take away from, disclaim or exclude any warranties set
forth in any provincial legislation. To the extent required by law, the provisions in any
provincial of federal legislation with respect to warranties take precedence over the provi-
sions in this warranty.
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
Makita Corporation of America
2650 Buford Hwy.
Buford GA 30518
Makita Canada Inc
1950 Forbes Street
Whitby, ON L1N 7B7

www.makita.ca
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Read the instruction manual
GX
HONDA
MAC5500G

Nodu modèle Node série
COMPRESSEUR
PORTATIF
À ESSENCE
MANUEL
D’UTILISATION
Veuillez lire le présent manuel d’utilisation avant
d’essayer d’utiliser ce compresseur.
AVIS
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MAC5500G

Protection d’audition d’usage.
Protection visuelle d’usage.
Protection respiratoire d’usage.
Lire le manuel d’instruction.
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GX
HONDA
MAC5500G

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VEUILLEZ LIRE LE PRÉSENT
MANUEL D’UTILISATION AVANT
D’ESSAYER D’UTILISER
CE COMPRESSEUR.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ.......................................................................... 20
Précautions............................................................................................... 20
Réservoir d’air .......................................................................................... 20
Soupape de sécurité................................................................................. 20
DIRECTIVES D’INSTALLATION ET D’OPÉRATION ..................................... 21
Installation ................................................................................................ 21
Avant d’utiliser le compresseur d’air......................................................... 21
 ................................................................... 21
Remplissage d’huile ................................................................................. 22
Vidanges d’huile ....................................................................................... 22
............................................................ 22
Entretien ................................................................................................... 22
.................................................... 23
MODE D’EMPLOI DE VOTRE COMPRESSEUR D’AIR................................ 24
Entraînement par moteur à essence ........................................................ 24
PROGRAMME D’ENTRETIEN DU COMPRESSEUR.................................... 26
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................................. 27
GARANTIE STANDARD................................................................................. 33
CENTRES DE SERVICE EN USINE............................................................... 34
LISTE DE PIÈCES .......................................................................................... 35
In English........................................................................................................... 1
TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
Veuillez vous familiariser avec les renseignements qui suivent, an
d’éviter d’endommager votre compresseur et de blesser l’opérateur.
PRÉCAUTIONS

réchauffent en cours de fonctionnement.Ne touchez
jamais la tuyauterie d’échappement, le moteur ou la
pompe du compresseur en cours de fonctionnement.
AVERTISSEMENT
L’air comprimé provenant de l’appareil peut contenir
des émanations nocives. L’air comprimé produit par
ce compresseur n’est pas respirable. Portez tou-
jours un respirateur lorsque vous pulvérisez de la peinture ou des
produits chimiques, ou que vous faites du sablage par jet. Portez tou-
jours des lunettes de sécurité ou des lunettes étanches de sécurité
lorsque vous travaillez avec de l’air comprimé.
Il n’est ni pratique ni possible de vous avertir de tous les dangers liés
à l’utilisation ou l’entretien de cet équipement. Vous devez donc faire
preuve de jugement.
RÉSERVOIR D’AIR
La surpression du réservoir d’air peut provoquer des blessures ou des
dommages matériels. Pour prévenir toute surpression, une soupape de
sûreté réglée en usine a été posée.
Achetez seulement des pièces de rechange conformes aux mêmes

-
sionnaire agréé.
NE JAMAIS SOUDER, PERCER OU
MODIFIER LE RÉSERVOIR D’AIR DE
QUELQUE MANIÈRE QUE CE SOIT.
SOUPAPE DE SÉCURITÉ

du réservoir d’air. La soupape est réglée en usine à une limite donnée

être altérée.
NE PAS ENLEVER, ALTÉRER OU
REMPLACER CETTE SOUPAPE!
Tout réglage effectué par l’utilisateur
annule automatiquement la garantie.