Graco Contractor - Maintenance; Cleaning;Replacing Filter

Maintenance
12 311861R
Maintenance
Cleaning/Replacing Filter
A plugged filter reduces gun
performance. Clean filter after each use.
1. Relieve pressure. Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure, page
7.
2. Disconnect fluid hose from gun at
swivel (8).
3. Disconnect trigger guard (19) from
gun retainer (10).
4. Unscrew handle (7) from gun (1).
5. Remove filter (5) through top of
handle (7).
6. Inspect filter (5) for damage to the
filter mesh. Replace the filter if the
filter mesh has holes or voids.
7. Clean filter (5). Use a soft brush to
loosen and remove excess debris.
8. Inspect handle bore (7) for damage.
Replace the handle bore if it is
corroded or pitted and check
material for compability with
aluminum.
9. Insert clean filter (5) into handle (7).
10. Reattach handle (7) to gun (1).
Tighten securely.
11. Reconnect trigger guard (19) to
guard retainer (10).
12. Engage trigger lock.
To avoid serious injury from skin injection,
follow the Pressure Relief Proceedure
before perfroming any maintenance on
the gun.