919.167310 compressor won't start

by Tim
(Maryland)

I have a craftmans 919.167310 compressor that will start, goes a few seconds and stops. if i don't shut it off it blows the circuit breaker.

when i say starts, it's not the usual full blast but a few slow spins of the motor. any suggestions?

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