Troubleshooting

Grease Models

Pump fails to operate

Inadequate air supply pressure or

Increase air supply and/or clear

 

restricted air lines

restriction.

 

 

 

 

Closed or clogged pump valves

Open and/or clean.

 

 

 

 

Clogged fluid line, hose, valve, or

Relieve pressure.

 

other accessory

Clear obstruction.

 

 

 

 

Damaged air motor

Assess damage, and service air

 

 

motor.

 

 

 

 

Exhausted fluid supply

Refill and reprime or flush.

 

 

 

Continuous air exhaust

Worn or damaged piston o-ring or

Assess wear or damage, and service

 

valve cup

air motor.

 

 

 

Erratic pump operation

Exhausted fluid supply

Refill and reprime or flush.

 

 

 

 

Worn pump seals

Replace.

 

 

 

 

Damaged shovel tube

Replace.

 

 

 

 

Damaged check seat

Replace pump piston or shovel rod

 

 

(or other damaged part).

 

 

 

Errataic or accelerated pump speed

Exhausted fluid supply

Refill and reprime of flush.

 

 

 

 

Fluid too heavy for pump priming

Use inductor or follow plate.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace valve gasket.

 

Damaged valve gasket

 

 

Lower air pressure to prevent reoc-

 

 

currence.

 

 

 

 

Worn piston seal

Replace.

 

 

 

 

Damaged upper check seat

Replace pump piston.

 

 

 

 

Worn fluid intake seal

Replace.

 

 

 

 

Damaged lower check seat

Replace shovel rod.

 

 

 

 

Inadequate air supply pressure or

Increase air supply and/or clear

Pump operates but output is low

restricted air lines

restriction.

 

 

Partially closed or clogged pump

Open and/or clean.

 

 

valves

 

 

 

 

 

Air pockets in the grease inlet

Eliminate the air pockets.

 

 

 

 

Partially clogged fluid line, hose,

Relieve pressure.

 

valve, or other accessory

Clear obstruction.

 

 

 

 

Worn seals

Replace.

 

 

 

Grease leaking from muffler

Worn throat seal

Replace.

 

 

 

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Graco 3A1334E important safety instructions Grease Models, Relieve pressure