SNOWJOE POWERJOE 24V-PS1-RM, Operator'S Manual

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Troubleshooting 

Most difficulties are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue 

to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor adjustments, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) 

for assistance.

Little or no material flow

a)

  Nozzle clogged.

b)  Suction tube clogged.
c)  Material volume setting turned too low.
d)  Suction tube loose.
e)

  No pressure build up in container.

f)

  Air filter clogged.

a)

  Clean the nozzle with the supplied 

needle clean-out tool.

b)  Clean the suction tube with the supplied 

cleaning brush. 

c)  Increase the spray amount by adjusting 

the flow control knob. 

d)

  Tighten the suction tube. 

e) 

Tighten the 

paint container. 

f) 

Clean the air filter.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Material leaking

a)

  Nozzle is loose.

b)

  Nozzle is worn.

c)  Suction tube loose.
d)  Material builds up and blocks the air 

cap and nozzle.

a)

  Insert the nozzle tip securely. 

b)

  Replace the nozzle.  

c)

  Tighten the suction tube.

d)

  Clean the blocked air cap and the nozzle. 

The spray is not fine

a)

  Viscosity of material is too high.

b)

  Spray tip orifice is too large.

c)  Material volume setting too high.
d)

  Nozzle clogged.

e)

  Air filter clogged.

f)

  Too little pressure build-up in container.

a)

  Thin the material properly.  

b)

  Change to a smaller nozzle tip.  

c)  Decrease the spray amount by adjusting 

the flow control knob.

d)

  Clean the nozzle with the supplied needle 

clean-out tool.

e)

  Clean the air filter. 

f) 

Tighten the 

paint container.

Cannot generate 

continuous spray

a)  Material in the spray container is 

running out.

b)

  Air filter is clogged.

a)

  Refill the container.  

b)

  Clean the air filter.

Paint runs or drips on 

the surface

a)

  There's too much paint applied on 

the surface.

a)  Decrease the spray amount by adjusting 

the flow control knob.

b)  Move fast with the sprayer.  

Too much overspray

a)

  The sprayer is too far from the surface.

b)

  There's too much paint applied on 

the surface.

a)  Reduce the distance.
b)  Decrease the spray amount by adjusting 

the flow control knob or move quickly with 

the sprayer.

Paint is light and not even on 

the surface

a)

  The sprayer is moved too fast during 

spraying. 

a)  Increase the spray amount by adjusting 

the flow control knob or move slower with 

the sprayer.