Basic Troubleshooting
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Fan pattern varies dramatically while | Pressure control switch is worn and | Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM |
spraying. | causing excessive pressure variation. | authorized service center. |
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Sprayer does not turn on promptly |
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when resuming spraying. |
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Cannot trigger spray gun. | Spray gun trigger lock is locked. | Rotate trigger safety lever to unlock |
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| trigger lock, page 9. |
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Paint is coming out of pressure | Pressure control switch is worn. | Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM |
control switch. |
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Prime/Spray valve actuates | System is over pressurizing. | Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM |
automatically relieving pressure |
| authorized service center. |
through prime tube. |
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Paint leaks down outside of pump. | Pump packings are worn. | Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM |
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Motor is hot and runs intermittently. | Vent holes in enclosure are plugged | Keep vent holes clear of obstructions |
Motor automatically shuts off due to | or sprayer is covered. | and overspray and keep sprayer |
excessive heat. Damage can occur if |
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cause is not corrected. See Thermal |
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Extension cord is too long or not a | Replace extension cord. Read | |
Overload, page 6. | heavy enough gauge. | Grounding and Electrical |
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| Requirements, page 6. |
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| Unregulated electrical generator | Use electrical generator with a proper |
| being used has excessive voltage. | voltage regulator. Sprayer requires |
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| 120VAC, 60 Hz, |
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| generator. |
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312667B | 15 |