Keeping your Airman PDS185S-6E1 in peak operating condition starts with the right parts and a solid maintenance routine. Ensure your engine-driven compressor stays in top shape with high-quality jack swivels, air filters, fuel filters, and more. Designed for durability and consistent air delivery, this unit features a reliable Yanmar diesel engine and advanced safety protections. Don’t forget to stay on top of your maintenance—secure the parts you need to keep your Airman PDS185S-6E1 running smoothly!
Walk-Around Inspection
- Inspect radiator and oil cooler for dust or debris
- Check air cleaner elements for clogging
- Look for loose wires, connectors, or oil leaks around engine
- Ensure all doors and panels close securely before operation
- Visually inspect drive belts for wear or damage
- Verify that compressor oil, coolant, and fuel levels are within range
Daily Maintenance
- Check compressor oil level
- Drain air and oil from separator receiver tank
- Check coolant level and radiator condition
- Check engine oil level and top off if needed
- Inspect air cleaner and radiator for obstructions
Every 250 Hours
- Change engine oil
- Change engine oil filter
- Check battery condition and electrolyte (if applicable)
- Clean radiator and inspect fins
- Check bolts and hose clamps for tightness
Every 500 Hours
- Change fuel filter and fuel pre-filter
- Replace air cleaner element (engine side)
- Replace compressor oil
- Replace compressor oil filter
- Clean strainer in scavenging orifice
Every 1,000 Hours
- Clean radiator and oil cooler thoroughly
- Change engine coolant (or every 12 months)
- Grease trailer hub bearings and leaf spring pins
Every 2,000 Hours
- Replace oil separator element
- Replace nylon tubes
- Replace fuel hoses (if brittle or hardened)
Every 3,000 Hours or Every 3 Years
- Replace pressure regulator
- Replace O-rings in unloader and relief valves
- Check rubber hoses and replace if aged or cracked
- Inspect and replace parts in auto-relief and vacuum relief valves
- Test pressure control valve performance and internal piston function
As-Needed Maintenance
- Drain fuel tank if water or sediment is present
- Air bleed fuel line after fuel shortage or engine stall
- Clean and retighten drawbar and undercarriage bolts (every 3 months)
- Check and maintain correct tire pressure and torque on wheel nuts
Final Maintenance Recommendations
Regular maintenance keeps your Airman PDS185S-6E1 compressor operating safely and efficiently. For a full range of Airman parts, explore our extensive EquipmentShare parts catalog. If you can’t find the part you need, reach out to our parts experts for a custom order.
