Airless Sprayer Maintenance Guide

Also see

 Airless Paint Sprayer Trouble Shooting

Like cars, airless paint sprayers get the job done quicker but also require regular
maintenance to keep them running well, reliable and long lasting. Keeping sprayers
clean is an important and first step, so if you haven't read up on that lately, do so
prior to reading this information on maintenance - Cleaning an airless paint sprayer.

There are a few kinds of maintenance such as:

 Regular
 Winterizing
 Spring

All are important to keep your airless equipment in good working order. Since we are
a Graco Authorized Repair Center as well as an authorized repair facility for other
brands such as SprayTech, Titan, Wagner, Speeflo, Campbell Hausfeld and others, so
we see a lot of sprayers. A large portion of those repairs are because of lack of
maintenance.

Remember what Benjamin Franklin said "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure". You can spend a little now or more later it's up to you, we're happy to help
either way.

Regular Maintenance

Did we mention cleaning your airless paint sprayer immediately after every use?

If you have a Graco Contractor Series sprayer such as an ST, STX, Ultra, Ultra Max or
Ultra Max II or similar piston pump sprayer, one of the easiest things you can do is
use Graco Throat Seal Liquid (TSL) EVERYTIME you use your sprayer. This keeps your
packings wet, reduces friction and dissolves material on the displacement rod.
Keeping the rod clean and lubricated reduces abrasion and wear which will make it
last longer and require less maintenance.

One thing you can do to reduce the maintenance on your airless sprayer is to use a
good tip. We know that seems funny at first, but here's why...
With a worn or worn-out tip you are spraying more paint when you don't have to,
when you are spraying more paint you are putting extra wear and tear on your
equipment. Besides, you will work less and your paint job will look better using a
fresh tip.
Each day you spray:
Inspect, clean and replace as needed

 Manifold filter, gun filter and inlet strainer.

 Wet cup for leakage, tighten if needed.
 TSL level.
 Gun trigger safety.
 Tip wear, replace if necessary.
 Electric cord and plug.

Each week of spraying:

 Check tightness of wet cup.

 Inspect all high pressure paint hoses.

Annually:

 Schedule a maintenance check at an authorized Graco Repair Center such as:

Portland Compressor
7440 SW Bonita Rd
Portland, Oregon 97224

Airless Paint Sprayer Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem Cause Solution
1. The fluid supply is low
There is spitting Refill the supply container.
or empty.
from the spray
2. Air entrapped in the Check for loose connections on the siphon
gun.
fluid pump of the hose. assembly, tighten, then re-prime pump.
1. The wet cup is loose. Tighten just enough to stop leakage.
Paint leaks into 2. The throat packings
Replace the packings.
the wet cup. are worn or damaged.
3. Piston rod worn. Replace piston rod.
The motor 1. The pressure setting is
Increase the pressure.
operates, but the too low.
paint pump 2. The displacement is
Service the pump.
doesn't. seized by dried paint.
The motor and 1. The pressure setting is
Increase the pressure.
displacement too low.
pump operates, 2. The tip or gun filter is
but paint Remove the tip and/or filter and clean them.
clogged.
pressure is too 3. Tip is worn. Replace tip.
low, or none. 4. The fluid displacement Clean the filter.
 Problem Cause Solution
pump filter (if used) is
clogged.
5. There is a large
pressure drop in the fluid Use a larger diameter hose.
hose.
The
displacement
pump operates, 1. The lower check valve
but the output is ball is not seating Service the lower check valve ball check.
too low on the properly.
down stroke or
both strokes.
The 1. The upper check valve
displacement ball is not seating Service the upper check ball valve.
operates, but the properly.
output is too low 2. The lower packings
Replace the packings.
on the upstroke. are worn or damaged.
The 1. Tip too large. Use smaller tip.
displacement
pump operates 2. Long extension cord
Use less extension cord.
but the pressure causes power drop.
is too low.
Motor stops. Reset overload switch.
The 1. Upper or lower ball is
Service upper and lower check ball valve.
displacement stuck or obstructed.
pump operates 2. Unit hose air leak Inspect suction hose for holes, if so equipped.
but the unit does (bubbles blowing out Ensure suction nut is tight and lower ball cage
not prime. bypass hose.) O-ring is not worn.
1. Thermal breaker
Unit does not Press reset button
tripped.
run.
2. Electrical failure Contact local Airlessco Service Center.
Step 1. Ensure the ON-OFF toggle switch is in
the "ON" position and that the Pressure Control
Knob is fully CW (maximum pressure). Also
check that the unit is plugged in.
Machine does 1. Control Settings
Step 2. Remove the electrical cover on the
not start.
bottom of the machine. Check if the green
power light on the board is lit. If the light is
"OFF", proceed to Step 3. If the light is "ON",
go to step 7.
2. Power Source Use a multi-meter to check
Unit will not Remove siphon tube and feel lower ball check
1. Dried out piston
prime. to be sure it is free to move off its seat. Place
packings and stuck ball
full cup of paint thinner over end of fluid
valves.
section and turn on pump.
2. Pump inlet screen Remove and clean.
 Problem Cause Solution
plugged or air in pump or
hose.
Hold spray gun trigger in open position and run
unit about 10 seconds until air is purged.
Check for siphon tube leak.
3. Packings worn. Replace.
Prime pump with compatible solvent. Bring up
to pressure, carefully remove pump from
solvent container and immerse inlet tube into
4. Fluid too viscous. heavy material to be sprayed. With nozzle tip
removed, trigger gun until heavy material
appears at gun. Replace nozzle tip and you're
ready to spray.
5. Siphon tube clogged. Remove and clean.
6. Siphon tube air leak. Check connection and seal.
7. Clogged tip. Relieve pressure, remove tip and clean.
1. Pressure adjusting
Adjust to increase pressure.
knob not properly set.
2. Pump inlet strainer
Clean or temporarily remove.
dirty.
3. Valve balls or seats
Replace or clean.
worn or dirty.
Hold spray gun trigger in open position and run
4.Air in pump or hose.
about 10 seconds until air is purged.
Check for siphon tube leak.
Unit will not
5. Packings worn. Replace.
build or maintain
pressure. 6. Worn spray tip. Replace.
With spray gun trigger closed, allow unit to
pump up to pressure and shut off. If pump
7. Internal leakage.
momentarily starts, internal leak is indicated
and fluid section rebuild is necessary.
Check for external leaks including hydraulic
8. Fluid leak.
fittings attached to pressure control housing.
Consult manufacturers recommendations on
9. Fluid too viscous.
paint container label.
10. Too large a spray tip. Change tip.
Fluid leakage out
relief hole at 1. Worn "O" Rings. Repack or replace transducer.
pressure control.
Fluid leakage at Relieve pressure and tighten packing take up
1. Upper packings.
upper end or nut or replace packings.
fluid section. 2. Piston rod worn Replace.
Bad spray 1. Too large a tip size Change to a smaller tip size
pattern. 2. Pressure adjustment
Adjust pressure control knob.
wrong.
3. Insufficient fluid Clean all strainers and filters in system.
 Problem Cause Solution
delivery.
Add solvent to fluid according to manufactures
4. Fluid too viscous.
recommendations.
Unit lacks Pressure adjustment low. Increase.
power. Improper voltage supply. Reconnect input voltage for 115 VAC
Have service center recalibrate the pressure
1. Excessive pressure.
control.
Blown fuses at
2. Excessive extension Use #12 gauge wire or larger up to maximum of
pump.
cord length or improper 200 feet. For additional length, more airless
wire gauge. hose may be used.
Remove siphon tube and feel lower ball check
1. Dried out packings or to be sure it is free to move off its seat. Place
stuck valve balls. full cup of paint thinner over end of fluid
section and turn on pump.
2. Stuck valve balls.
3. Pump inlet screen
Remove and clean.
plugged.
Hold airless gun trigger in open position and
4. Air in pump or hose.
run unit about 10 seconds until air is purged.
Unit will not Check for siphon tube leak.
prime. 5. Packings worn. Replace.
Prime pump with compatible solvent. Bring up
to pressure, carefully remove pump from
solvent container and immerse inlet tube into
6. Fluid too viscous.
heavy to be sprayed. With nozzle tip removed,
trigger gun until heavy material appears at gun.
Replace nozzle tip and you're ready to spray.
7. Siphon tube clogged. Remove and clean.
8. Siphon tube air leak. Check connection and seal.
9. Clogged tip. Relieve pressure, remove tip and clean.
1. Pressure adjusting
Adjust to increase pressure.
knob not properly set.
2. Pump inlet strainer
Clean or temporarily remove.
dirty.
3. Valve balls or seats
Replace or clean.
worn or dirty.
Unit will not
Hold spray gun trigger in open position and run
build or maintain 4. Air in pump or hose.
until air is purged.
pressure.
5. Packings worn. Replace.
6. Worn spray tip. Replace.
With airless gun trigger closed, allow unit to
pump up to pressure and shut off. If pump
7. Internal leakage.
momentarily starts, internal leak is indicated
and fluid section rebuild is necessary.
Paint will not 1. Seat in the spray gun Trigger spray gun several times under pressure.
shut off at spray dirty.
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2. Needle stop nut too
Loosen the stop-nut.
tip of airless gun. tight.
3. Worn valve assembly. Replace valve assembly.
Check house electrical fuse (use at least a 15
1. No power.
amp).
Airless pump 2. Thermal overload
motor doesn't switch.
turn over. 3. Unit under pressure. Turn bypass valve to prime.
4. Defective switch or Replace switch, check wiring; replace if
wiring. necessary.
1. Trigger safety on. Disengage trigger stop.
Airless gun will
2. Inline filter clogged. Clean or replace mesh filter.
not spray.
3. Adjustable tip clogged. Turn knob counterclockwise.
1. Pressure too low. Increase pressure at pump.
Spray pattern has
2. Material too thick. Thin per manufacturer's recommendation.
"tails" or
3. Tip adjusted too wide. Reduce pattern size.
fingering.
4. Spray tip worn. Install new tip.
Distorted pattern 1. Plugged or worn tip Clean or replace tip.
1. Bypass valve in
Turn valve to spray.
"prime" position.
2. Air in hydraulic
Bleed air from system.
Pump draws up system.
paint but the 3. Pressure valve not
pressure does not adjusted or worn.
build up. 4. Inlet valve worn. Replace.
5. Low oil level. Check oil.
6. Bypass valve clogged
Clean or replace.
or worn.
1. Material too thick. Thin paint per manufacturer's recommendation.
2. Bypass valve not
Clean or replace.
shutting off.
Pump draws up 3. Air in the paint. Check suction hose & connections.
paint, pressure 4. Air in hydraulics. Bleed.
builds but drops 5. Tip orifice too large or
when the spray worn. Adjust tip or replace strainer.
gun is triggered. 6. Suction strainer
Clean and replace.
clogged.
7. Inlet or outlet valve
Replace.
worn.
1. Contamination in
Strain paint. Clean or replace filters.
paint.
Spray tip keeps
2. Paint dried in the spray
clogging. Keep tip moist when not spraying.
tip.
Replace tip with adjustable tip.
Sprayer does not 1. Sprayer not plugged Plug in.
 Problem Cause Solution
in.
2. On-Off switch Off. Flip switch On.
3. Blown fuse in circuit. Replace fuse.
4. Low voltage at wall
Test power supply voltage.
plug.
start up.
5. Bad On-Off switch. Take to authorized service center.
6. Damaged motor cord
or extension cord, or
voltage too low.
7. Motor problem. Take to authorized service center.
1. No paint or suction Add more paint. Immerse suction tube in paint.
tube not totally immersed
in paint.
2. Suction filter clogged. Clean filter screen.
3. Suction tube loose at
Clean connection and tighten.
inlet valve.
4. Inlet valve stuck. Push valve with a pencil.
5. Outlet valve is stuck,
Push the push button valve on the block to
dirty or has worn out
loosen or remove outlet and replace.
parts.
Sprayer starts up
6. Bypass knob in
but does not Turn bypass knob to "Prime".
"Spray" position.
draw in paint.
7. Pressure knob in
Turn pressure knob to "High".
"Low" setting.
8. Air in the hydraulic
Bleed air out of the unit.
system.
Remove to clean or replace. Take to service
9. Bypass Valve plugged.
center.
10. Suction tube
Check for air leaks. Replace if necessary.
problem.
11. Inlet valve damage
(neck).
Check plug & extension cord. Check motor
1. Not plugged in.
switch
No sound. 2. House circuit breaker. Check breaker. Try another electrical outlet.
3. Thermal overload Feel motor case. If hot, turn "off". Let cool &
switch tripped. check motor case before starting.
1. Pump under pressure. Turn bypass valve to prime.
Hums, but does
2. Incorrect voltage. Check house voltage.
not start or run
3. Extension cord. Maximum length 100' - 10 ga.
correctly.
4. Condenser. Replace. See service center.
Will not prime, 1.Suction filter clogged. Clean filter or replace.
has vacuum. 2. Air leak in suction set. Check connections. Clean and tighten.
3. Suction head not Check. Add more paint.
submerged.
 Problem Cause Solution
4. Paint too thick. Thin as recommended.
1. Bypass knob on
Turn counterclockwise.
"spray".
2. Pressure knob on
Turn pressure knob clockwise.
"low".
Remove suction hose. Press inlet valve with
3. Inlet valve stuck.
finger to free.
No Vacuum. 4. Outlet valve stuck. Pour small amount of liquid in inlet valve to
prime. If necessary, remove outlet plug and free
the outlet ball.
5. Air in oil system. Check oil level & bleed system.
6. Inlet valve worn. Check and replace per manual.
7. Outlet valve worn. Check and replace per manual.
8. Oil in the paint? Replace diaphragm per manual.
1. Suction filter. Clean filter or replace.
2. Bypass valve on
Primes, but no Turn knob clockwise to "spray".
prime.
pressure.
3. Bypass vale leaking. Check for flow out o
4.Air in oil system. Check oil and bleed system.
1. Gun filter clogged. Clean or replace.
2. Suction filter clogged. Clean or replace.
Low pressure. 3. Paint too thick. Thin as recommended.
4. Outlet valve worn. Check & replace.
5. Pressure valve worn. Reset pressure or replace.
1. Sprayer gun filter
Good pressure, Clean or replace.
clogged.
but no spray.
2. Tip clogged. Remove and clean.
Spray Gun...    
drips paint with 1. Dirt in gun valve. Disassemble & clean.
trigger released. 2. Worn gun valve. Replace per gun manual.
Drips while
1. Spray tip worn. Replace.
spraying.
1. Dried paint in spray
Remove and clean.
Sprays uneven. tip.
2. Spray tip worn. Replace.
1. Pump not grounded. Check extension cord and house circuit.
Electric shock
while spraying. 2. Metal object being Attach ground wire to object.
painted not grounded.
1. Ball or seat in spray Try triggering gun several times while under
Material will not gun dirty. pressure.
shut off at spray
2. Diffuser seat worn. Replace Diffuser assembly.
tip of Airless
Gun. 3. Needle assembly
Replace if necessary.
worn.
Airless gun will 1. No pressure at spray Check pump for proper operation, check filter
not spray. gun. and strainer (clogged).
 Problem Cause Solution
Clean tip with pointed needle and blow with
2. Spay tip clogged.
compressed air.
1. Material pressure too
Airless gun has low. Increase pressure at unit.
tails in spray
2. Material too thick. Thin paint per manufacturer's recommendation.
pattern.
3. Spray tip worn. Replace.
1. No power. Check electrical fuse.
2. Defective switch or Replace switch, check wiring; replace if
wiring. necessary.
Airless pump
Turn combination valve counterclockwise to
motor doesn't 3. Unit under pressure.
positive stop.
turn over.
4. If the above problems Replace motor if necessary.
cannot be corrected, the
motor could be defective.
1. Suction tube not
Add more paint.
totally immersed in paint.
2. Suction tube loose and
Tighten clamp and fittings at inlet valve.
draws in air.
3. Suction tube damaged. Replace if necessary.
4. Suction strainer
Clean or replace.
clogged.
Airless pump 5. Air in hydraulic Add 10W-30 oil to crankcase. Bleed air from
does not draw system due to fluid level system.
paint. low in crankcase or due
to shipment.
6. Combination valve not Turn valve counterclockwise to positive stop.
open or clogged. (Clean if Clogged)
7. Outlet valve stuck or Dismantle and clean valve. Replace worn valve
worn. and ball. Check other parts for wear.
8. Inlet valve stuck or
Dismantle and clean valve, replace if worn.
worn.
1. Combination valve in Close valve. Clean or replace.
open position clogged or
defective.
2. Air in hydraulic
Bleed air from system.
system.
Airless pump
Dismantle and replace valve and ball. Check
draws up paint 3. Outlet valve defective.
other parts for wear. Replace if necessary.
but pressure does
4. Defective suction tube. Replace.
not build up.
5. Inlet valve defective. Replace.
6. Paint used has too high Replace paint with paint recommended for
a content of silica such as airless spraying for best results.
the cement paint or block
filler.
Airless pump 1. Tip orifice too large or Select smaller tip or replace.
draws up paint, worn.
 Problem Cause Solution
pressure builds 2. Suction strainer
Clean or replace filters.
up but drops clogged.
immediately
3. Suction tube loose or
when spray gun Tighten clamp and fittings at inlet valve.
inlet valve loose.
is opened.
1. Check pressure knob
setting. The pump won't
Slowly increase pressure setting to see of motor
develop much pressure if
starts.
it is at minimum setting
Fluid pressure. (fully clockwise).
2. Check for a clogged If tip is clogged, relive pressure; refer to
spray tip or fluid filter, if separate gun or tip instruction manual for tip
used. cleaning. Clean or replace element.
1. Check for frozen or Thaw. Plug in airless paint sprayer and turn it
hardened paint in pump. on. Slowly increase pressure setting to see if
Using a screwdriver, motor starts.
carefully try to rotate fan
at back of motor by hand.
2. Check pump
connecting rod pin. It
must be completely
pushed into connecting
Mechanical. rod and retaining spring Push pin into place and secure with spring
must be firmly in retainer.
connecting rod groove.
Push pin into place and
secure with spring
retainer.
3. Check for motor
damage. Remove drive
Replace motor if fan won't turn.
housing assembly. Try to
rotate motor fan by hand.
Electrical. 1. Check electrical Reset building circuit breaker; replace building
supply with volt. Meter fuse. Try another outlet.
should read 105-125
VAC.
2. Check extension cord
for visible damage. Use a
volt meter or test amp at Replace extension cord.
extension cord outlet to
check.
3. Check sprayer power
supply cord (50) for
visible damage such as Replace power supply cord.
broken insulation or
wires.
4. Check motor brushes
for the following:
Problem Cause Solution
a. Loose terminal screws. Tighten.
b. Broken or misaligned Replace broken spring and/or align spring with
brush springs. brush.
c. Brushes binding in Clean brush holders. Remove carbon with small
holders. cleaning brush. Align brush leads with slot in
brush holder to assure free vertical brush
movement.
d. Broken leads. Replace brushes.
e. Worn brushes. Replace brushes if less than 0.5 inches long.
5. Check motor armature
commutator for burn
spots, gouges and
Remove motor and have motor shop resurface
extreme roughness.
commutator if possible.
Remove motor cover and
brush inspection plates to
check.
6. Check motor armature
for shorts using armature
Replace motor.
tester (growler) or
perform motor test.
7. Check leads from
pressure control and
Replace loose terminals; crimp to leads. Be sure
motor to motor start
male terminal blades are straight and firmly
board to be sure they are
connected to mating part.
securely fastened and
properly mated.
8. Check motor start Replace board.
board by substituting
with a good board.
9. Check power supply
cord. Disconnect black
and white power cord
terminals; connect volt
meter to these leads. Plug Replace ON/OFF switch.
in the sprayer. Meter
should read 105-125
VAC. Turn off and
unplug sprayer.
10. Check ON/OFF Replace ON/OFF switch.
switch. Disconnect the
motor start board and
switch and connect volt
meter between exposed
terminal on switch and
power cord's white wire.
Plug in sprayer and turn
ON. Meter should read
105-125 VAC. Turn off
 Problem Cause Solution
and unplug the airless
paint sprayer.
11. Check motor thermal
cutout switch. Connect
Allow motor to cool. Correct cause of
ohmmeter between
overheating. If switch remains open after motor
motor's red leads. Meter
cools, replace motor.
should read 1 ohm
maximum.
12. Remove pressure
control and check micro
switch operation with
ohmmeter. 1. With
pressure knob at lowest
setting and stem pushed
into control, readings
should be: white & black Replace pressure control.
= 1 ohm max. White and
red = open. 2. With
pressure knob at highest
setting, reading should
be: white and black =
open; white and red = 1
ohm max.
13. Check pressure
transducer for hardened Replace transducer. Thorough system flushing
paint or damaged or will help extend the life of transducer.
worn components.
Low output. 1. Check for worn spray Follow pressure relief procedure then replace
tip. tip. See your separate spray gun or tip manual.
2. Be sure pump does not
continue to stroke when
gun trigger is released.
Plug in and turn on
sprayer. Prime with
paint. Trigger gun Service pump.
momentarily, then
release and lock safety
latch. Relieve pressure,
turn off and unplug the
airless sprayer.
3. Release spray gun If pump consistently comes to rest with rod
trigger. Observe resting fully extended, the piston packings and/or
position of pump rod. piston valve may be worn. Service the pump.
4. Check electrical
Reset building circuit breaker; replace building
supply with volt meter.
fuse. Repair electrical outlet or try another
Meter should read 105-
outlet.
125VAC.
5. Check extension cord Replace with a correct, grounded extension
 Problem Cause Solution
size and length; must be
at least 12 gauge wire cord.
and less than 150ft long.
6. Check motor brushes.
See Electrical - What To
Check, item 4, on page
13.
7. Check motor start
board by substituting Replace board.
with a good board.
8. Check motor armature
for shorts by using an
Replace motor.
armature tester or
perform motor test.
1. Check drain valve for Tighten to 185 in-lb. Clean valve and replace
Drain Valve correct torque and/or with a new gasket and sealant.
leaks. worn parts. Check for
debris trapped on seat.
Transducer 1. Slight leakage from Periodically remove residue from its cylinder
leaks. transducer is normal. port.
1. Check paint supply. Refill and reprime pump.
2. Check for clogged
Remove and clean, then reinstall.
intake strainer.
3. Check for loose 3. Tighten; use thread sealant on NPT threads of
suction tube or fittings. adapter.
Remove intake valve and clean. Check ball and
4. Check to see if intake
No output: motor valve ball and piston ball seat for nicks; replace as needed. Strain paint
before using to remove particles that could clog
runs and pump are seating properly.
pump.
strokes.
5. Check for leaking
Replace packings. Also check piston valve seat
around throat packing nut
for hardened paint or nicks and replace if
which may indicate worn
necessary. Tighten packing nut/wet-cup.
or damaged packings.
6. Release gun trigger. If pump consistently comes to rest with rod
Observe resetting fully extended, the piston packings and/or
position of pump rod. piston valve may be worn. Service the pump.
1. Check displacement Replace pin if missing. Be sure retainer spring
pump connecting rod pin. is fully in grove all around connecting rod.
2. Check connecting rod
Replace connecting rod assembly.
No output: motor assembly for damage.
runs but pump 3. Be sure crank in drive
does not stroke. housing rotates; plug in
Check drive housing assembly for damage and
sprayer and turn in
replace if necessary.
briefly to check. Turn off
and unplug sprayer.
Pattern Surging 1. Pulsating fluid Change to smaller tip.
delivery.
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3. Leak in siphon tube. Check siphon hose and others in system.
4. Too many airless guns
Reduce number of spray guns.
for pump.
1. Spray tip worn beyond Replace spray tip.
sprayer pressure
capability.
2. Check transducer for
Spray pattern Replace transducer.
wear or damage.
variations.
3. Check pressure control
Replace pressure control.
for smooth operation.
4. Check low output
section.
1. Determine if sprayer at
high pressure with small
Decrease pressure setting or increase tip size.
tips, which causes
excessive heat build up.
2. Be sure ambient
Motor is hot and
temperature where the
Runs
airless paint sprayer is
Intermittently.
located is no more than Move sprayer to shaded, cooler area if possible.
90 degrees F and sprayer
is not located in direct
sun.
3. Check motor. Replace motor.
1. Check all electrical
wiring for damaged
insulation, and all
Repair or replace any damaged wiring or
terminals for loose fit or
terminals. Securely reconnect all wires.
damage. Also check
wires between pressure
control and motor.
2. Check for missing
motor brush inspection
Building circuit plate gasket, bent
breaker opens as terminal forks or other Correct faulty connections
soon as sprayer metal to metal contact
switch is turned points which could cause
on. a short.
3. Check motor armature
for shorts. Use an
armature tester or
Replace motor.
perform motor test.
Inspect windings for
burns.
4. Check motor start Replace board.
board by substituting
with a good board.
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1. Check ON/OFF
switch. Be sure sprayer is
unplugged! Disconnect
Building circuit wires from switch. Check
breaker opens as switch with ohmmeter. Replace ON/OFF switch.
soon as sprayer The reading should be
is plugged into infinitely with ON/OFF
outlet and switch OFF , and zero
sprayer is NOT with switch ON.
turned on. 2. Check electrical
supply with circuit can If voltage is too high, do not operate sprayer
damage switch and or until corrected.
motor start board.
1. Check the generator's
Unit will not run
peak voltage. This airless
on generator but
paint sprayer will not run Use AC power or a different generator.
does run on AC
if the peak voltage is
power.
above 190V.
1. Be sure the pump is
primed.
2. Be sure the gasket
667-30 is in place and
that the fitting is tight.
3. Dirt and foreign
particles are common
causes. Remove pump
intake head. Clean and
No pressure. inspect check valve and
cage for clearance. More
than 1/16" may prevent
the ball from sealing
quickly. If clearance is
less than 1/32", ball may
not open sufficiently and
pump will starve. Paint
should be strained in a
separate container.
1. Paint strainer bag
sucked around the
Insufficient bottom of the siphon
pressure or no assembly. If it is, the bag
pressure - No may not allow enough
obvious material into the pump
symptom. and the pump will starve.
Paint should be strained
in a separate container.
Insufficient 1. Remove both sections
pressure - Paint of outgo valve - clean
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and inspect all
components, parts 11A-1
11A-7. Ball should be
round, free of nicks and
cuts and not smaller
than .360 diameter.
Check legs and roof of
line vibrates
cage for wear and ball
when not
with cage on the seat.
spraying.
Check spring for
excessive wear - it must
be long enough to be in
compression when seat is
all the way in its nest.
Replace any or all o these
parts as necessary.
1. Air/Vapor in hydraulic A. Release pressure, if any, at  spray gun and
side of pump. leave gun closed.
B. Be sure there is fluid in the paint tank. If oil
is not pumping freely back to hydraulic
No Pressure, No reservoir tank, remove knob from pressure
obvious control valve and pull stem back gently 1/8"
symptom. with fingers to free ball on seat and allow oil to
pump out with no resistance for several
minutes. Replace knob on pressure control
valve. Screw on until desired pressure is
obtained.
1. Pressure control valve
- when working properly,
this valve will not bypass
oil below the pressure for
which it is set. If it does,
No pressure - No the ball and or seat may
obvious be worn and require and
symptom. require replacement. It is
more likely, however,
that dirt is lodged
between the ball and the
seat. Dismantle and clean
thoroughly.
Insufficient or no 1. Vacuum valve - This
pressure - No is a check valve to
obvious prevent the oil in the
symptom. pump from escaping
back to the hydraulic
tank.
2. Vacuum valve - It also
regulates the flow of oil
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into the pump. If it is not
checking, there will be a
loss of pressure. If it is
not admitting oil freely,
there will also be a loss
in pressure. In either
case, this valve should be
replaced.
1. If the four principle
valves in the preceding
steps have been covered
and thoroughly checked,
there are only two other
possibilities. One is for
excessive oil leakage at
the end of pressure
cylinder. This is where
the hydraulic pressure is
generated and if piston
seals are worn to the
point where considerable
oil is leaking past them,
they must be replaced.
1.(continued) The other
Insufficient or no location is the
diaphragm. This part is
pressure.
capable of many hours of
efficient service,
however, it is subject to
fatigue and deterioration,
and should be inspected
periodically. Pressure
blisters, regular or
irregular pattern are
normal, however, if
diaphragm is encrusted
with dried paint or is
hard and stiff from use
and exposure to paint
chemicals, it should be
replaced with repair kit.
Replacement every year
of use is recommended.
Insufficient or no 1. Flow control valve
pressure. could be defective.
Watch hydraulic lines
attached to flow control
valves and if ones is
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pulsating then the
opposite flow control
valve is defective.
1. Drive belt slippage -
belts are designed for
Engine stalls use under high
out. tension. Belts can be
tightened by adjusting
the belt tightener.