Troubleshooting
309586R 17
Troubleshooting
Pressure Relief, page 5
Problem Cause Solution
Sprayer won’t run Power switch not on Turn switch on.
No power at wall outlet Check outlet by plugging in another
appliance. If appliance does not
work, try another outlet.
Wrong size generator Use a 3500 watt or larger generator.
Refer to Generator Requirements,
page 5
Too many items on same circuit Unplug other items from circuit
Extension cord too long or wrong
gauge
Use a different extension cord. Refer
to Grounding and Electric Require-
ments, page 5
Breaker tripped Reset breaker
Pump won’t pump material Selector switch in wrong position Move selector switch to correct posi-
tion for application
Air lock Open air valve on gun
Mix too thick Add water to thin material. Use Mate-
rial Thickness Gauge.
Loose fittings Check and retighten all fittings
Plugged gun Relieve Pressure, page 5. Remove
gun from hose. Clean gun.
RotoFlex pump worn out Replace hose. Recommended hose
replacement - once a year or every
3000 gallons.
Pump cold or material frozen in pump Move pump to warm room and allow
it to warm up or run hot water through
sprayer.
Motor start capacitor failure Replace capacitor and restart
Material runs out of bottom of sprayer RotoFlex pump worn out Replace hose
Loose fittings Check and retighten all fittings
No air from compressor Gun air valve closed Open gun air valve
Low voltage Check extension cord length and
gauge. Replace if different than rec-
ommended. Refer to Grounding and
Electrical Requirements, page 5.
Gun needle plugged Clean needle and retry.
Lines not connected Check all quick disconnect connec-
tions to gun and hoses
Damaged hose Replace hose
Worn compressor Replace compressor. Contact a qual-
ified Graco Service Center.
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