
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to a Graco/Magnum authorized service center.
Problem
Cause
Solution
AllControl is on and sprayer is plugged in,
but motor does not run, and pump does
not cycle.
Pressure is too low.
Turn AllControl clockwise to increase
pressure setting.
AllControl is damaged.
Take sprayer to Graco/M
AGNUM
authorized service center.
Electric outlet is not providing power.
•
Try a different outlet or plug in some-
thing that you know is working to test
outlet.
•
Reset building circuit breaker or
replace fuse.
Extension cord is damaged.
Replace extension cord. Read Grounding
and Electric Requirements, page 4.
Sprayer electric cord is damaged.
Check for broken insulation or wires.
Replace electric cord if damaged.
Paint or water is frozen or hardened in
pump.
Unplug sprayer from outlet. If frozen do
NOT try to start sprayer until it is
completely thawed or you may damage
the motor, control board and/or drivetrain.
Make sure AllControl is in OFF position.
Place sprayer in a warm area for several
hours. Then plug in power cord and turn
AllControl to PRIME/CLEAN PUMP.
Slowly increase pressure setting to see if
motor will start.
If paint is hardened in sprayer, pump
packings, valves, drivetrain or pressure
switch may need to be replaced. Take
sprayer to Graco/M
AGNUM
authorized
service center.
Pump does not prime.
AllControl not set to PRIME/CLEAN
PUMP position.
Turn AllControl to PRIME/CLEAN PUMP
position.
Pump was not primed with flushing fluid.
Remove suction tube from paint. Prime
pump with water or solvent-based
flushing fluid, page 8.
Inlet screen is clogged or Suction tube is
not immersed.
Clean debris off inlet screen and make
sure Suction tube is immersed in fluid.
Inlet valve check ball is stuck
Remove Suction tube and place a pencil
into the inlet section to dislodge the ball,
allowing pump to prime properly. OR
Power Flush sprayer, page 19.
Suction tube is leaking.
Tighten Suction tube connection. Inspect
for cracks or vacuum leaks.
Inlet valve check ball or seat is dirty
Remove inlet fitting. Clean or repalce ball
and seat.