TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Spray gun won't shut off.

Worn ball or seat.

Foreign matter or paint buildup or dried paint between ball and seat. (Caused by improper cleaning of gun.

Take to Authorized Wagner Service Center.

Take to Authorized Wagner Service Center.

 

 

Spray gun leaks.

Worn or dirty internal parts.

Take to Authorized Wagner Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

(Caused by improper cleaning

 

 

 

 

 

 

of gun.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip assembly leaks

Assembled incorrectly.

Check assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

Worn seal.

Replace seal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spray gun won't spray.

Spray tip, gun filter or tip

Clean spray tip.

 

 

 

 

 

filter plugged.

Clean or replace gun filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace tip filter.

 

 

 

 

 

Spray tip in Clean position.

Put tip in Spray position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint tailing.

Pressure is set too low.

Increase pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

Gun, tip,or suction filter plugged.

Clean filters

 

 

 

 

 

Suction tube loose at

Tighten suction tube fitting.

 

 

 

 

 

inlet valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip worn.

Replace tip.

 

 

 

 

 

Paint too thick

Thin paint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal overload tripped

WARNING

Follow Pressure Relief Procedure before per- forming any of these operations since the motor will restart with- out warning when the motor cools sufficiently

Motor over heated.

Allow to cool 15 to 30 min.

Extension cord too long or

Allow to cool, replace cord with one shorter or

too small gauge.

larger gauge.

Paint build up on motor.

Clean paint from motor.

Restart under pressure .

Restart in Prime mode.

Unit sitting in hot sun.

Move to a shady location.

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