Troubleshooting
30
3A0248C
Pressure is set at maximum but
cannot achieve a good spray pattern.
Reversible spray tip is in UNCLOG
position.
Rotate arrow-shaped handle on
spray tip so it points forward in
SPRAY position.
Spray tip is too large for sprayer.
Select smaller spray tip.
Spray tip is worn beyond capability of
sprayer.
Replace spray tip.
Extension cord is too long or not
heavy enough gauge.
Replace extension cord.
Grounding
and Electrical Requirements
, page
10.
Spray gun fluid filter is clogged.
Clean or replace spray gun fluid filter.
Inlet screen is clogged.
Clean debris off inlet screen.
Pump valves are worn.
Check for worn pump valves.
a. Prime sprayer with paint
b. Trigger gun momentarily.
When trigger is released,
pump should cycle momen-
tarily and stop. If pump con-
tinues to cycle, pump valves
may be worn. Take sprayer
to authorized service center.*
Material too thick.
Thin material.
Hose too long (if extra section is
added).
Remove section of hose.
Spray gun stopped spraying.
Pump was not primed with flushing
fluid.
Remove suction tube from paint.
Prime pump with water or flushing
solvent-based flushing fluid.
Suction tube is leaking.
Tighten suction tube connection.
Inspect for cracks or vacuum leaks.
Prime/Spray Valve is plugged.
Clean/replace prime tube as
necessary. Take sprayer to
authorized service center if valve is
plugged.*
Spray tip is clogged.
Unclog spray tip.
When paint is sprayed, it runs down
the wall or sags.
Coat is going on too thick.
Move gun faster.
Choose a tip with smaller hole size.
Choose tip with wider fan.
Make sure gun is far enough from
surface.
When paint is sprayed, coverage is
inadequate.
Paint coating is going on too thin.
Move gun slower.
Choose tip with larger hole size.
Choose tip with narrower fan.
Make sure gun is close enough to
surface.
Problem
Cause
Solution
