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POWER-FLO
®
PRO ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Motor will not run. A. No power at outlet.
B. Power cord not connected.
C. Pressure control knob set at minimum
(fully counterclockwise).
D. Spray tip and/or fluid filter clogged.
E. Pump frozen and/or excessive dried paint.
F. Defective motor.
A. Check power at outlet. Check circuit breaker/
overload protection
B. Check that power cord is plugged in.
C. Turn pressure control knob clockwise to
increase pressure.
D. Relieve pressure. Then clear spray tip and/or
fluid filter.
E. Thaw sprayer if water or water-based paint
has frozen in sprayer. Do not start sprayer until
thawed completely. If excessive dried paint in
sprayer, replace pump packing.
F. Have a qualified service technician replace
motor if fan doesn’t turn.
Low output A. Worn spray tip.
B. Defective pump.
C. Prime valve leaking.
D. Suction tube connections not secure.
E. Improper extension cord length and/or gauge.
F. Defective or worn motor
A. Replace spray tip.
B. Have a qualified service technician repair or
replace pump.
C. Relieve pressure. Then repair prime valve.
D. Tighten all loose connections. Check o-ring on
suction tube.
E. Replace with proper length and/or gauge
extension cord.
F. Have a qualified service technician replace
motor if fan doesn’t turn.
Sprayer starts, but does not
draw in paint when in the
PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to
PRIME.
A. Sprayer will not prime properly or has lost prime.
B. Sprayer is not on level ground.
C. Inlet filter is clogged.
D. Inlet or outlet valve is stuck.
E. Inlet valve is worn or damaged.
F. PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged.
A. Attempt to prime sprayer again.
B. Relocate sprayer to level ground.
C. Clean inlet filter.
D. Clean inlet and outlet valves and replace any
worn parts. Inlet may be stuck from old paint.
Push inlet filter tab to release.
E. Replace inlet valve.
F. Take sprayer to qualified service technician.
Sprayer draws up paint, but
the pressure drops when the
gun is triggered.
A. Spray tip is worn.
B. Inlet filter is clogged.
C. Gun or spray tip filter is plugged.
D. Paint is too heavy or coarse.
E. Outlet valve assembly is dirty or worn.
F. Inlet valve assembly is damaged or worn.
A. Replace the spray tip.
B. Clean inlet filter.
C. Clean or replace proper filter. Always keep extra
filters on hand.
D. Thin or strain paint.
E. Clean or replace outlet valve assembly.
F. Replace inlet valve.
PRIME/SPRAY valve set to
SPRAY and flow through
return tube is present.
A. PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn. A. Take sprayer to qualified service technician.
Spray gun will not spray. A. Spray tip or gun filter is plugged.
B. Spray tip is in the CLEAN position.
C. PRIME/SPRAY knob not set to SPRAY.
A. Clean the spray tip or gun filter.
Review Unclogging the Spray Tip .
B. Set tip to SPRAY position.
C. Turn PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.
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