does the pump have oil in it or is it a maintenance free, dry pump
760886
The pump has oil in it and can be serviced (changed) as per the owners manual.
1020353
The oil is used for lubrication of the pump and valves. If you don't use oil, the pump bearings will eventually seize up. It will not pull a vacuum. The oil is also used for cooling.
1442558
It sits in the oil. If you're concerned about cleaning it, I don't consider it a big deal. The heating element is a decent size.
1903603
I generally don't use any. I have not taken it apart but it seems this pump is all polymer, so I don't think it need lubricant. I have pumped gasoline and diesel, which are both easy chemicals for this pump. I have also pumped alcohols, which are also easy. The most aggressive solvent I have pumped is ethyl formate, and the pump seemed to handle this well also. Other pumps that were for gasoline did not work for ethyl formate.
1370165
It is actually oil, and they should have come with the oil in them. I ended up , upgrading to a different style, because I tried those twice and they were defective both times. Hope this helps.
1827751
It hasn't happened to me, but I would guess that the pump will continue to run "dry". Probably not a big deal for short periods of time, but could accelerate the wear on the pump.
1684011
if this is like the 1 liter one I have, there should be a little insignia of an oil can right in front of the trigger on the top right before the brass rod that goes down into the cup. From what I have gathered, it is not oil that is needed but every now and then add a little petroleum jelly or other water NON-soluable grease just to keep the o-ring pliable...if it dries out, pump won't work...go to Solo site, this explanation should be there
1889273
gasoline: "regular" from the local pump. no mixing with oil. that's a good feature.
2050990
I know this is an old question but for the sake of others looking at this, THE PUMP IS SEALED and the oil is non serviceable. It is a sealed system, do not add oil. This information comes directly from Briggs and Stratton technical support. I called them, they double checked. Bolt this on and away you go...
424027
This is a quote from the manual: "DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY. The pump depends on water for cooling and lubrication. Operating the pump without water may cause the motor to overheat or cause damage to parts of the pump. It may also shorten the life of your pump."
1829759
It comes with a conventional oil that is pre measured for the compressor. Although the compressor comes empty, so any type of compressor oil could be used. The better the oil the longer it will live if proper maintenance is followed.
2033964
Pumps do not like to run "dry". The float switch turns off the pump when the water level drops below the suction inlet to protect the pump from burning out. I have burnt out many a pump that did not have low water switches.
490607
NO it is splash type. Amazon is not too good about getting incorrect info off from their ad. Go to the Generac website and you will see it is not a pressurized oil system. No oil filter either.
898221
The unit did come with pump and engine oil... It only requires you to add it yourself but the instructions are artached
130033
Not sure, however, after I discovered an oil leak on my machine I just had my local shop fix it. The cost was minimal and down time was short. I used it all day yesterday and it ran like a champ.
1621580
Unit has a separate air connection where it pushes the used oil out. It also comes with its own drain hose and connection that you attach to drain the used oil into approved containers.
2022713
No, it comes without oil. You will have to pick it up at your local auto parts store.