New to the forum here and hoping to get some help. Just got a good deal on a used craftsman air compressor model 919-16560 and it turns on for a few seconds then shuts off for about 10-15 seconds then turns on and continuously does this pattern. Now if I turn the motor on with the switch and after it shuts off, I turn the switch off, after about 10-15 seconds I hear a click around the motor and can then flip the switch and it will turn back on for a few seconds otherwise if I dont hear that click, it wont turn back on. Anyone have any idea what it could be? Thanks for any advice!

It sounds as if the reset button on the motor is engaging.
It is either under too high of a load or the reset button is bad. (should be red in color)