How to Flush
FIGURE 1
LOCK TRIGGER TO
REMOVE SPRAY TIP
FIGURE 2
CONTROL VALVE
FIGURE 3 - Briggs Engine
1.Be sure the gun safety latch is engaged and there is no spray tip in the gun. Refer to Fig. 1. Refer to your separate instruction manual provided with your gun on its safety features and how to engage safety latch.
2.Pour enough clean, compatible solvent (or water when using
3.Place the suction tube into the pail
4.Turn the control valve to the prime position or fully counterclockwise. Refer to Fig. 2.
5.Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to ON.
6.Move the choke to the closed position.
7.Move the throttle lever slightly to the FAST position.
8.Turn the fuel valve ON (Honda only). Pull the start rope. Pull the engine over against compression stroke and then let the rope rewind slowly into the starter. Pull firmly and rapidly to start the engine. Do NOT drop the rope. Hold onto the handle while rewinding, or the rope may rewind improperly and jam the assembly. If the engine does not start, open the choke half way. If the engine floods, open the choke all the way and continue cranking.
9.After the engine is warm, gradually open the choke lever, increase the RPM of engine by squeezing the throttle control trigger on the handlebars.
10.Point the gun into the metal pail and hold a metal part of the gun firmly against the pail Refer to fig. 4.
FIGURE 3 - Honda Engine
FIGURE 4
Maintain firm metal to metal contact between gun and container.
To reduce the risk of static sparking, which can cause fire or explosion, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly against the metal pail when flushing. This also reduces splashing. Refer to Fig.4.
11.Disengage the gun safety latch and squeeze the gun trigger. Turn the control valve clockwise just enough to move liquid at low pressure.
12.Allow the pump to operate until clean solvent comes from the gun.
13.Release the trigger and engage the gun safety latch.
14.If you are going to start spraying, place the pump or suction tube into the supply container. Release the gun safety latch and trigger the gun into another empty, metal container, holding a metal part of the gun firmly against the metal pail (Fig. 4) and force the solvent from the pump and hose. When paint starts coming from the gun, turn control valve to prime or fully counter clockwise position and engage the gun safety latch.
15 . If you are going to store the sprayer, remove the suction tube or pump from the solvent pail force the solvent from the pump and hose. Engage the gun safety latch and refer to the “Storage” Procedure on page 8.
16 . Whenever you shut off the sprayer follow the Pressure Relief Procedure warning on page 10.
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