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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
A. The sprayer does not turn on. 1. The sprayer is not plugged in.
2. The sprayer is turned OFF (0).
3. The sprayer shuts o while under pressure.
4. No power is coming from power outlet.
5. The extension cord is damaged or is not the proper
gauge or length.
6. There is a problem with sprayer motor.
7. Spray tip clogged.
1. Plug the sprayer in.
2. Switch the sprayer ON (l).
3. Motor will cycle ON and OFF while spraying to
regulate pressure. This is normal.
4. Reset circuit breaker or nd another outlet.
5. Refer to General Information.
6. Call Product Support (1-800-328-8251).
7. Refer to Clear the Spray Tip.
B. The sprayer starts but does not
draw material when the PRIME/
SPRAY knob is set to PRIME
1. The inlet valve is stuck from old material.
2. There is no suction at the inlet valve.
3. The inlet lter is clogged.
4. The outlet valve is stuck or contains debris.
5. The inlet valve or outlet valve is worn or damaged.
6. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged.
1. Push inlet lter tab to release. If still stuck refer to
Cleaning the Inlet Valve.
2. Remove inlet lter and check suction by placing
nger on inlet valve. If no suction, refer to Cleaning
the Inlet Valve.
3. Refer to Clean the Inlet lter or replace the inlet
lter.
4. Refer to Cleaning the Outlet Valve.
5. Replace the inlet valve or outlet valve.
6. Call Product Support (1-800-328-8251).
C. The sprayer draws material but the
pressure drops when the gun is
triggered (bad spray pattern or no
spray pattern)
1. The spray tip is worn.
2. The inlet lter is clogged.
3. The spray tip is plugged.
4. The material is too heavy or thick.
5. The material is too coarse.
6. The outlet valve assembly is damaged or worn.
7. Spray hose is too long.
1. Replace spray tip with a new one.
2. Refer to Clean the Inlet lter, or replace with a new
inlet lter.
3. Refer to Unclogging the Spray Tip or replace with a
new spray tip.
4. Thin the material.
5. Strain the material.
6. Replace the outlet valve.
7. Remove any extra hose length that has been
added.
D. The PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to
SPRAY and there is ow through
the material return tube
1. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn. 1. Call Product Support (1-800-328-8251).
E. The spray gun leaks 1. Internal parts of spray gun are worn or dirty. 1. Call Product Support (1-800-328-8251).
F. The spray tip assembly leaks 1. The tip guard nut is loose.
2. Tip guard was assembled incorrectly.
3. Tip seal is worn
1. Tighten tip guard nut.
2. Remove and assemble correctly.
3. Replace tip seal
G. The spray gun will not spray 1. The spray tip is plugged.
2. The spray tip is in wrong position.
3. PRIME/SPRAY knob not set on SPRAY.
4. Gun lter is dirty or plugged.
1. Refer to Unclogging the Spray Tip .
2. Rotate spray tip to SPRAY position.
3. Turn PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.
4. Clean or replace.
H. The spray pattern is poor (tailing) 1. The spray tip is plugged.
2. The inlet lter is clogged.
3. The spray tip is worn.
4. The material is too heavy or thick.
5. Spray hose is too long.
1. Refer to Unclogging the Spray Tip
2. Refer to Clean the Inlet lter or replace with a new
inlet lter.
3. Replace the spray tip.
4. Thin material per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
5. Remove any extra hose length that has been
added.
I. The spray tip will not turn 1. High pressure has locked the spray tip in place. 1. Refer to Unclogging the Spray Tip.
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