Operating Instructions and Assembly Instructions
Airless Paint Sprayers
Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Symptom
Pump primes and builds
pressure, however, the
equipment does not spray or
produce a quality spray
pattern
Pump primes and
builds pressure, but
does not maintain
pressure once trigger is
pulled
Gun will not shut-off
After moving equipment or
adding paint to bucket, unit
will not prime or spray
Oil in Paint
Fluid leaks other than oil
Symptoms not listed
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Possible Cause(s)
21. Clogged gun filter
22. Clogged Spray Tip
23 a. Tip is damaged or worn
b. Paint requires thinning
c. Reversible Spray Tip in
cleaning position
24. Clogged Suction Filter
25. Suction Assembly loose and/or
sealing surfaces are dirty at Inlet
Valve
26. Paint thick due to cold weather.
This problem usually occurs with
Latex based coatings
27. Inlet Valve and/or Outlet Valve
are worn
28. Trash caught in Gun Valve
29. Worn Gun Valve
Pump has lost prime
30. Oil is leaking from between Block
and Hydraulic Housing
31. Diaphragm is damaged
32. Loose connection
33. Contaminated sealing surface
34. Damaged component
Possible product quality issue. (We
would greatly appreciate your
assistance in continuous product
quality improvement)
Corrective Action
21. Replace with new filter. Do not attempt to clean gun filters.
Also, refer to Maintenance section
22. See Clearing Clogs section
23 a. Replace tip. Also, refer to Maintenance section.
b. Follow paint manufacturers thinning recommendations
Paint should not typically need to be thinned more than
8 oz. of solvent per gallon
c. Turn Spray Tip to Spray position. See Cleaning section
for details
24. Remove Suction Filter with pliers and clean. Also, refer to
Maintenance section
25. Remove Suction Assembly, clean sealing surfaces and reassemble
hand tight
26. Do not paint Latex coatings in temperatures less than 50°F (10°C).
Refer to paint manufactures minimum painting temperature
recommendations
27. Replace valves. Also, refer to Maintenance section
28. Replace Gun Insert. Also, refer to Maintenance section. This is a
very rare occurrence, and will not occur if filters are properly
maintained
29. Replace Gun Insert. Also, refer to Maintenance section
Refer to steps 3-9 in the Preparation section
30. Tighten Block Bolts. If problem is not remedied, Diaphragm
needs to be replaced
31. Replace. It is recommended that this be done by a qualified
technician
32. Refer to assembly instructions concerning appropriate size and
type of tools required and torque requirements
33. Clean sealing surface and reassemble per assembly instructions
34. Consult technical support
Call technical support at 1-800-626-4401
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