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Atlas Copco XAS 746 CD, XAS 1600 CD6 2010 Operators Manual

You’ve got an Atlas Copco portable compressor on the job site, and you need the real specs. Not a generic write-up that leaves out the torque values for the safety valves or the exact oil viscosity for the compressor element. I’ve seen too many guys waste a Saturday because they trusted an aftermarket PDF that skipped the critical torque table on page 102. This Atlas Copco XAS 746 CD, XAS 1600 CD6 2010 Operators Manual is the factory document — 114 pages of exactly what Atlas Copco expects you to do. Every bolt, every warning, every step.

17 Pages of Safety Precautions – Read Before You Touch Anything

Chapter 1 runs from page 9 to page 17. That’s dedicated to safety. Not a single page of fluff. 1.1 Introduction, 1.2 General safety precautions, all the way through 1.7 Specific safety precautions. There’s a reason the factory puts this first: they’ve seen compressors catch fire, towbars snap, and people get crushed because they skipped a lockout step. This manual breaks down safety during transport, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair. If you’re a shop owner, hand this chapter to your junior tech. If you’re a DIY owner-operator, read it twice.

Operating Instructions: Control Panel and Fault Codes

Chapter 3 covers parking, towing, lifting, preheater, and the full start/stop sequence. Section 3.4.1 shows the control panel layout. Section 3.4.9 lists fault codes. That’s the difference between a 5-minute diagnosis and a 2-hour head-scratcher. The manual gives you the exact procedure for warming up, loading, and emergency stop. No guesswork. You follow section 3.4.6 to start the engine, section 3.4.8 to load the compressor — done.

What Oil Does This Compressor Take?

Section 4.6 spells out compressor oil and engine oil specs. Section 4.6.1 calls out Atlas Copco approved compressor oil. Section 4.6.2 tells you the engine oil grade for the CAT C13 Tier 3 engine. And section 4.8.3 walks you through the compressor oil and oil filter change, step by step. I’ve seen aftermarket manuals say “use 10W-30” and move on. This one gives you the exact Atlas Copco part numbers for service paks (4.2) and service kits (4.3). That matters when you’re 100 miles from the nearest dealer and need the right filter element.

Get the Right Torque Values – Chapter 8.1

Page 102 (in the original page numbering) contains the torque table. General torque values for standard fasteners, and critical torque values for safety-related bolts — like the ones holding the air receiver or the safety valve. The manual warns you that neglecting these specs can create fire hazards. I’ve torqued enough bolts to know that 30 ft-lbs vs 40 ft-lbs on a compressor flange can cause a leak that shuts down a whole site. This manual gives you the numbers. Use them.

Source Validity: OEM vs Aftermarket Documentation

This is the original 2010 factory print from Atlas Copco — not a recycled copy from some third-party site. The OCR excerpt shows the warranty and liability limitation: use only authorized parts. An aftermarket manual won’t have that. It won’t have the specific drawings for the regulating system (section 2.4) or the electric system (2.5). If you want to adjust the continuous regulating system (section 5.1), you need the factory procedure. I’ve been doing this 28 years. I’ve seen aftermarket manuals miss the brake adjustment sequence for the wagon with ABS (section 5.5.3). Don’t risk it. Get the real document.

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If you operate or maintain either the XAS 746 CD or the XAS 1600 CD6, this manual belongs in your tool box. It covers everything from the battery care procedure (4.13) to the brake adjustments on the tandem axle (5.5.6). Page 1 confirms the engine is a CAT C13 Tier 3 — that alone saves you from guessing which fuel system parts to order. You’ll find the coolant specs (4.9) for PARCOOL EG, the preheater operation (3.2), and the disposal guidelines (chapter 11) that keep you legal. Nothing generic. All factory. Access the Factory Manual.

Does this manual cover both the XAS 746 CD and the XAS 1600 CD6?

Yes. The cover page lists both models, and the table of contents applies to both. The torque specs and maintenance schedules are the same.

What torque values are listed?

Section 8.1 gives general torque values and critical torque values. Page 102 in the original numbering. That covers fasteners on the compressor element, safety valve, and air receiver.

Is this a reprint or the original factory document?

It is the original factory PDF from 2010 — no reprints, no third-party editing. The file name (AtlasCopco_XAS_746_CD-XAS_1600_CD6_2010_Operators_Manual_en-15031011901.pdf) matches the official release. You get the same manual that ships with the compressor.

Can I use this manual for maintenance on the CAT C13 engine?

Yes, sections 4.6.2 (engine oil), 4.7.1 (check oil level), and 4.8.1 (engine oil and oil filter change) provide the factory procedure for the CAT C13 Tier 3. For engine-specific repairs, you’ll want the separate CAT service manual.