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Ingersoll Rand — Assembly of the Throttle Mechanisms

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Procedure

  1. Coat the Trigger Plunger (11) with oil and insert it into the hole in the Handle (1).
  2. Install a new Throttle Valve Seat (12) in the Throttle Valve (13) and insert it into Handle, large end first.
  3. Install the Throttle Valve Spring (14), small end first, then Screen (15). Replace Inlet O-ring (17). Coat new O-ring with O-ring lubricant and install it in the Inlet.
  4. Screw Inlet into Handle until snug and then tighten to 30-35 ft. lb. (41-47 Nm) torque.

Tools required

  • Torque wrench

Specs & torque values

  • Trigger Plunger (11)
  • Throttle Valve Seat (12)
  • Throttle Valve (13)
  • Throttle Valve Spring (14)
  • Screen (15)
  • Inlet O-ring (17)
  • Air Inlet Bushing
  • 30-35 ft. lb. (41-47 Nm) torque

Source: manual:04584355ed3c.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.