Troubleshooting
26 3A5097C
Fluid leaks at packing nut Packing nut is loose Tighten packing nut slightly and
re-test. Repeat until packing seals
completely.
Needle does not return after
trigger is released or is slow
to return
Packing nut is too tight Loosen packing nut slowly until
needle returns freely.
Sprayer does not
automatically shut-off while
in SmartStart setting (select
sprayer models only)
Leaking air hose connections Verify air hose and attached
components are those shipped with
the sprayer.
Disconnect air hoses. Verify o-ring is
present inside connection fitting at
turbine end of hose. If using a whip
hose, verify gasket is present inside
connection fitting. Securely connect
all hose connections.
Replace with accessories listed in
sprayer manual and available from
your distributor.
Gun leaking air Verify use of Edge II Plus gun.
If SmartStart functions when air valve
at end of hose is closed, clean gun.
See Cleaning HVLP Edge II Gun,
page 22.
Verify fluid valve is tight. See page 31
(ref. 16).
Replace fluid valve o-ring. See page
31 (ref. 18).
Replace air valve. See page 31 (ref.
12).
Problem Cause Solution