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MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement

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  1. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Turn off the engine: step 1, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Turn off the engine: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Before you begin, make sure the device is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Flip the engine switch into the OFF position.

  2. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 2, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.

    • Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.

  3. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Drain the compressor tank: step 3, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Drain the compressor tank: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the ring on the safety relief valve away from the compressor tank to drain the air from the compressor.

    • Ensure the tank is completely depressurized before starting repairs.

  4. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Remove the pressure gauge: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 7/16 inch wrench to loosen the nut securing the pressure gauge to the regulator housing.

  5. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the pressure gauge.

  6. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Loosen the adjustable regulator: step 6, image 1 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Loosen the adjustable regulator: step 6, image 2 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Loosen the adjustable regulator: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Fit an adjustable wrench to the black metal square on the hose side of the regulator.

    • Use a 3/4 inch wrench to hold the nipple in place.

  7. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Push the adjustable wrench to break the regulator loose from the threaded nipple.

  8. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Fit an adjustable wrench to the black metal square on the bracket side of the regulator.

    • Use an 11/16 inch wrench to hold the hose barb.

  9. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Break the hose barb fitting loose from the regulator.

  10. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Remove the two regulator mounting bracket bolts: step 10, image 1 of 2 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Remove the two regulator mounting bracket bolts: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Use a 1/2 inch socket and wrench to remove the two bolts and accompanying nuts securing the regulator mounting bracket to the frame.

    • Don't forget to remove the two washers as well.

  11. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Unscrew the regulator mounting bracket: step 11, image 1 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Unscrew the regulator mounting bracket: step 11, image 2 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Unscrew the regulator mounting bracket: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the regulator off of the mounting bracket.

    • Use your fingers to unscrew and remove the mounting bracket from the regulator.

  12. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Unscrew the adjustable regulator: step 12, image 1 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Unscrew the adjustable regulator: step 12, image 2 of 3 MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Unscrew the adjustable regulator: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Unscrew the adjustable regulator from the hose barb.

    • Remove the regulator.

  13. MiTM Air Compressors AM1PH6508HD 2012 Regulator Replacement, Remove the regulator plug: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 3/16 inch hex key to remove the plug from the regulator.

    • Only the regulator remains.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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