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Atlas Copco XAS 87 Kd 2010 Operators Manual – What You Actually Get

If you’ve ever tried to service a portable compressor using aftermarket documentation, you know what you get: generic torque values that don’t match, wiring diagrams that skip pins, and safety warnings that sound like they were written by a lawyer who never touched a tool. This Atlas Copco XAS 87 Kd 2010 Operators Manual is the opposite. It’s the same binder that came with the machine when it left the factory. 54 pages, 2010 publication, printed by Atlas Copco – not scanned by some third party and sold as a “reprint.”

Safety Precautions for Portable Compressors – Not Just Warnings

Page 5 of this manual opens with a full chapter on safety for portable compressors. Section 1.1 through 1.5 covers everything from general precautions to specific hazards like tool applications and spillage. If you’re running this machine on a jobsite, you need to know the parking brake procedure and the towing limits. The manual doesn’t assume you know – it tells you the exact steps for parking on a slope, height adjustment, and how to use the ball coupling option. Skip this section and you’re asking for a rollaway or a hydraulic leak. I’ve seen both.

Parking, Towing, and Lifting – Step-by-Step Procedures

Section 3.1 in the operating instructions is where most techs dive in first. You need to move the XAS 87 Kd from one site to another. The manual gives you the towing instructions, lifting points, and the Spillage-Free instruction for the optional fuel system. No “just hook up the hitch and go.” It tells you the required towbar lever length and force – that data isn’t guesswork. It comes from the engineering spec sheet. If you’re towing behind a pickup, Manual Transmission towing guidelines also apply, but the compressor-specific limits are on page 12 of this book.

For lifting, the manual gives you the exact chain angle and attachment points. Don’t wing it. A 1,000‑kg compressor swinging off a crane hook is not the time to improvise.

Preventive Maintenance Schedule – Service Paks and Oil Changes

The maintenance chapter (Section 4) is where this manual earns its keep. It lists the preventive maintenance schedule for the compressor, including every 500-hour, 1000-hour, and 2000-hour service. It specifies the use of service paks – Atlas Copco’s pre‑assembled kits with filters and seals. The manual also covers oil and oil filter changes for both the engine (Kubota V1505-T) and the compressor element. It even tells you how to check the oil level correctly – which is not the same as checking your truck’s dipstick. Compressor oil level must be checked with the machine level and at operating temperature. That’s the kind of detail you won’t find in a aftermarket .pdf from a forum.

Coolant specs are also here – Parcool EG, how to top up, and how to replace it. Battery care procedures include activating a dry-charged battery, recharging, and general maintenance. All of it from the OEM.

Torque Values and Specifications – Page 5 for Some, Page 26 for the Rest

The technical specifications section lists torque values for general applications and for important assemblies. You need to know the torque for the cylinder head bolts or the air receiver safety valve? It’s in that section. I’m not going to quote numbers here because I don’t have the manual open in front of me, but the factory spec for the compressor element mounting bolts is listed. Adjustments of the continuous regulating system are also covered – a common failure point on these units. If you’re trying to tune the regulating pressure, you need the values from page 26 (or whatever page it is in your copy). This manual saves you from snapping bolts or over‑tightening castings.

For other Atlas Copco models, check the Atlas Copco XAHS 146 Dd 2006 Operators Manual – Factory Specs or the Atlas Copco Boomer L1 D L2 D ML2 D Mark VII 2008 Operators Manual for similar torque data. The Atlas Copco XRHS 486 Md, XRHS 396 Md, XRVS 466 Md, XRVS 346 Md 2005 Operators Ma also has its own specs.

Problem Solving – Real-World Diagnostics

The problem-solving section (Section 6) is a quick-reference table. It lists symptoms, probable causes, and corrective actions. Common issues: compressor won’t start, low pressure, oil leaks, or safety valve blowing. Each fault is cross‑referenced to the relevant adjustment procedure. If you’re a mobile technician, this section alone will save you a diagnostic fee. It’s not a “guess” list – it’s based on field data from Atlas Copco’s service engineers.

For more on troubleshooting drivetrain issues, refer to the Manual Transmission basics – but the compressor’s engine and transmission (the Kubota) are covered in the engine specs on page 30.

Who Should Buy This Manual

If you own an XAS 87 Kd and you do your own maintenance, this is the only document you need. Equipment rental companies, construction supervisors, and mobile mechanics will all benefit. Beginners: don’t start the machine without reading section 1. Experienced techs: skip the safety if you want, but check the torque specs before you touch any bolt. This manual is not written for a beginner audience – it’s written for someone who actually has to keep the compressor running. But the step-by-step layout makes it usable by a careful novice who can read a service schedule.

Source Validity – Why OEM Matters

This is an original Atlas Copco instruction manual, printed in 2010. The PDF you access from AutoRepairManuals is a direct scan of that physical manual. No aftermarket company rewrote the safety warnings. No technician added comments in the margins. The torque values are the ones that Atlas Copco certified. I’ve seen too many failures caused by aftermarket manuals that list the wrong thread pitch or skip the loctite requirement. This manual does not have that problem.

Does this manual cover the Kubota V1505-T engine?

Yes. The engine specifications are in the technical data section, along with oil and filter change procedures.

What torque values are listed in the manual?

The manual includes a dedicated torque values section with two categories: general applications and important assemblies. Important assemblies include the compressor element, cylinder head, and safety valve. You also get settings for shutdown switches and safety valves, and lever length/force for the adjustable towbar.

How often should I change the compressor oil?

The preventive maintenance schedule in section 4 specifies oil change intervals. Typically every 1000 hours, but check the schedule for the exact interval based on your operating conditions.

Is this a reprint or an original OEM manual?

It is an original OEM manual from 2010, scanned from the factory document. No reprint or third-party copy.

You need the factory torque values, the correct start-up sequence, and the maintenance schedule that keeps your compressor earning money. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and put it on your tablet next to the machine. It’s 54 pages of verified data that will keep you out of trouble.