PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Sprayer starts but will not suck paint

Paint supply empty

 

Refill and prime pump

 

 

Inlet screen clogged

 

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet valve stuck or damaged

See page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outlet valve stuck

 

See page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air trapped in hydraulic system

See page 18, Diaphragm, step 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydraulic oil level low or empty

See page 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wrong grade of hydraulic oil or

Use only Graco approved hydraulic

 

 

wrong fluid in hydraulic system

oil, part no. 218±797

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet valve not tight

 

Tighten; see page 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged diaphragm

 

Replace; see page 18

 

 

 

 

Sprayer sucks paint but does not

 

Pressure control valve not turned up

Adjust

build up pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outlet valve stuck, dirty or had worn

See page 18

 

 

parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydraulic oil low

 

See page 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet valve leaks

 

See page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged diaphragm

 

Replace; see page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged bypass valve

 

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged hydraulic system

 

Return sprayer for repair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged paint pump

 

Replace

 

 

 

 

Sprayer sucks paint, builds pres-

No spray tip on gun

 

Shut off sprayer and install tip

sure, but pressure drops when gun

 

Spray tip

orifice too large

for the

Try a smaller tip or a new tip

 

is triggered

 

 

paint or worn tip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet screen clogged

 

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional gun filter clogged

 

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional gun filter screen too fine for

Install larger mesh filter or strain and

 

 

type of paint

 

thin the paint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint too thick

 

Thin and/or strain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worn outlet valve

 

Replace; see page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking bypass valve

 

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worn or damaged inlet valve

See page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worn or damaged pressure control

See page 18

 

 

valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure fluctuations

Outlet valve stuck, dirty or worn

See page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking or dirty bypass valve

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dirty, leaking, worn or damaged

Replace; see page 18

 

 

inlet valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dirty pressure control knob

 

Clean or replace; see page 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged

diaphragm, or

paint

Return for repair

 

 

pump, or hydraulic system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint in hydraulic system

 

Ruptured diaphragm

 

Return for repair

 

 

 

 

 

Hydraulic oil in paint

 

Ruptured diaphragm

 

Return for repair

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PT2500 specifications

The Graco PT2500 is a powerful and versatile paint sprayer designed for both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts looking for a reliable tool for their painting projects. With a robust construction and advanced technologies, the PT2500 stands out in the market for its efficiency and performance.

One of the main features of the Graco PT2500 is its high output capacity. This paint sprayer is equipped with a powerful motor that can deliver consistent pressure, allowing for smooth and even application of paint, stains, and varnishes. It is capable of handling a wide variety of coatings, making it suitable for both interior and exterior projects.

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