Easy
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine Hitachi filtering element which is specially manufactured for use with air compressors. Its purpose is to filter out dust and other contaminants from the air that goes into the engine. Please note one foam element is included per order, filter palate is sold separately.
Filtering Element 881553
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 881553
$4.99
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This Filtering Element will fit the following 16 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
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Broke the intake filter housing and guages
Ralph's - February 11, 2021
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Simple repair. Just one screw for the filter housing.
Unscrewed, Teflon taped new gauges and screwed back on.
Unscrewed, Teflon taped new gauges and screwed back on.
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Pump wouldn't pump up to pressure
Gary - April 12, 2018
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed shrouding
Removed head
Removed valve plates and gaskets
Install new parts
Replaced head and shroud
Removed head
Removed valve plates and gaskets
Install new parts
Replaced head and shroud
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Compressor would not start.
John - December 31, 2016
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Symptoms indicated a pressure switch failure:
1. Removed the pressure switch and associated parts, including the pressure reducer.
2. Ordered replacement pressure switch and reducer.
3. Carefully cleaned compressor while awaiting delivery of ordered parts.
4. Installed new parts.
5. Test indicated a successful repair.
Note: Take notes or make pics as you disassemble. Remove the pressure reducer, plastic pressure tube, pressure switch cover, and electrical connections to the pressure switch before removing the pressure switch itself. Reverse the noted/pictured disassembly order to compete the repair.
1. Removed the pressure switch and associated parts, including the pressure reducer.
2. Ordered replacement pressure switch and reducer.
3. Carefully cleaned compressor while awaiting delivery of ordered parts.
4. Installed new parts.
5. Test indicated a successful repair.
Note: Take notes or make pics as you disassemble. Remove the pressure reducer, plastic pressure tube, pressure switch cover, and electrical connections to the pressure switch before removing the pressure switch itself. Reverse the noted/pictured disassembly order to compete the repair.
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