Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump cycles but does not build up

Pump is not primed.

Prime pump.

pressure.

 

 

Inlet screen is clogged .

Clean debris off inlet screen and

 

 

make sure suction tube is

 

 

immersed in fluid.

 

 

 

 

Suction tube is not immersed in

Make sure suction tube is

 

paint.

immersed in paint.

 

 

 

 

Suction tube is leaking.

Tighten suction tube connection.

 

 

Inspect for cracks or vacuum

 

 

leaks. If cracked or damaged,

 

 

replace suction tube.

 

 

 

 

Prime/Spray Valve is worn or

Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM

 

obstructed with debris.

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

Pump check ball is stuck.

Read Pump does not prime sec-

 

 

tion in Troubleshooting, page 26.

 

 

 

Pump cycles, but paint only drib-

Pressure is set too low.

Slowly turn Pressure Control

bles or spurts when spray gun is

 

Knob clockwise to increase pres-

triggered.

 

sure setting which will turn motor

 

 

on to build pressure.

 

 

 

 

Spray tip is clogged.

Unclog spray tip, page 14.

 

 

 

 

InstaClean fluid filter is clogged.

Clean or replace InstaClean fluid

 

 

filter, page 21.

 

 

 

 

Spray gun fluid filter is clogged.

Clean or replace gun fluid filter,

 

 

page 21.

 

 

 

 

Spray tip is too large or worn.

Replace tip.

 

 

 

312001R

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Graco 312001R important safety instructions Read Pump does not prime sec