Model # D55168 TYPE 5 Official DeWalt air compressor

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Part #A17566

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Tank

Part #A16537SV

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Air compressor air filter

Part #N022053

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Cover

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Handle

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Label

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Micro pres

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Power cord

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Hose

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Clamp

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Why does air leak from my air compressor?

Main causes: loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, faulty safety valve, damaged or corroded air tank, bad…

Why won't my air compressor start with a full air tank?

Main cause: bad check valve…

Why won't my air compressor build tank pressure?

Main causes: tank drain valve open or leaking air, leaky air tank, bad safety valve, worn pump seals, bad pump valve pla…

Why won't my air compressor tank hold air?

Main causes: rusted air tank, loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, leaky safety valve, bad tank drain va…

Why does my air compressor safety valve keep popping open?

Main causes: bad safety valve, pressure switch failure…

Why can't I adjust the output air pressure on my air compressor?

Main cause: faulty output air pressure regulator…

Why doesn't my air compressor's pressure gauge work?

Main cause: bad air tank pressure gauge…

Why is my air compressor not turning on?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, check valve failure, bad pressure switch…

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How to replace an air compressor pressure switch

You can replace a broken air compressor pressure switch in about 45 minutes. …

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45 minutes or less

How to rebuild an air compressor pump

If the air compressor won't fill the tank with compressed air, rebuild the pump using these steps in about 45 minutes. …

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45 minutes or less

How to replace an air compressor check valve

You can replace a defective air compressor check valve in about 10 minutes.…

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15 minutes or less

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Model # D55168 TYPE 5 Official DeWalt air compressor

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your air compressors

Why does air leak from my air compressor?

Why won't my air compressor start with a full air tank?

Why won't my air compressor build tank pressure?

Why won't my air compressor tank hold air?

Why does my air compressor safety valve keep popping open?

Why can't I adjust the output air pressure on my air compressor?

Why doesn't my air compressor's pressure gauge work?

Why is my air compressor not turning on?

Most common repair guides to help fix your air compressors

How to replace an air compressor pressure switch

How to rebuild an air compressor pump

How to replace an air compressor check valve

Effective articles & videos to help repair your air compressors

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