Intermediate Problem Solving

TYPE OF

WHAT TO CHECK

WHAT TO DO

PROBLEM

If check is OK, go to next check

When check is not OK refer to this column

 

 

 

Low Output

1. Check for worn spray tip.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure

 

 

Warning on page 8, then replace tip.

 

 

See your separate gun or tip manual.

 

 

 

2.Be sure pump does not continue to stroke when gun trigger is released. Plug in and

turn on sprayer. Prime with paint. Trigger gun mo- mentarily, then release and engage safety latch. Relieve pressure, turn off and unplug sprayer.

2. Service pump. See page 22.

3.Release gun trigger. Observe resting position of pump rod (222).

3.If pump consistently comes to rest

with rod (222) fully extended, the piston packings and/or piston valve may be worn. Service the pump. See page 22.

4.

Check electrical supply with volt meter. Meter

4.

Reset building circuit breaker; replace

 

should read 105–125 VAC.

 

building fuse. Repair electrical outlet or

 

 

 

try another outlet.

 

 

 

 

5.

Check extension cord size and length.

5.

Replace with a correct, grounded exten-

 

 

 

sion cord. Note that long lengths and/or

 

 

 

smaller gauges reduce performance.

 

 

 

 

6.Check motor brushes. See Electrical – What To Check, item 4, on page 15.

6. See page 21.

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