ASSEMBLY
1
Attach the hose to the pump and tighten with a wrench.
2
Attach the hose to the gun and tighten with two wrenches.
OPERATION
Before starting always check and tighten all fittings securely.
WARNING:
A loose connection could burst loose under pressure causing a
hazardous condition. Ensure that all connections are tight. This includes both
ends of the hose, the gun filter, the tip guard, the manifold filter and the suction
tube gland nut.
WARNING:
Always ensure that the gun safety latch is in the locked position.
The gun safety latch should always be set. The only time the trigger should be
unlocked is when the gun is actually being triggered.
Leave the tip out of the gun when
priming, flushing and cleaning.
LUBRICATE THE PACKINGS
Fill the packing nut/wet cup with
about 2
-
3 drops of QTech
QLube lubricating oil.
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Gun safety latch
Gun trigger
THE ENGINE
For more detailed information about the engine, its operation and maintenance,
refer to the engine owner
’
s annual, which is included separately with this machine.
The engine supplies the mechanical power to run the pump. It couples to the
pump through a clutch. To maintain, the required pump operating pressure, the
clutch is engaged and disengaged electromagnetically by the pressure control
system. The electrical power for this is supplied by the engine
’
s charging system.
STARTING THE ENGINE
(see illustration over page)
+
Ensure that there is the correct type and amount of motor oil in the sump. The
recommended type is 10W
-
30, four stroke automotive detergent motor oil of API
service category SJ or equivalent. Use the oil filler cap/dipstick to check the level.
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Add the correct type of fuel. The recommended fuel is unleaded petrol
(gasoline) octane 91 or higher. Do not overfill.
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Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
+
Set the throttle lever to about 1/3.
+
If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position. (If the
engine is warm, leave the choke in the OPEN position).
+
Turn the engine ignition switch clockwise to the ON position.
+
Pull the recoil starter grip lightly until compression is felt, then pull briskly and
deliberately to start the engine (do not allow the grip to snap back under its
own spring tension; but rather gently return it to its rest position).
+
As soon as the engine starts, gradually move the choke lever to the OPEN
position as the engine warms up.
SETTING THE THROTTLE
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For spraying, set the throttle lever to about 2/3 as a starting point.
Increase or decrease the throttle as required.
+
Generally, larger tips and/or multiple guns will require a higher throttle
setting. Smaller tips with a single gun may only need 2/3 throttle or less.
NOTE:
If the throttle is set too low, the engine
’
s charging system will not have
enough voltage to run the pump control system and you may see an error code.
In this case increase the throttle setting higher.
CAUTION:
The throttle should not be set any higher than is necessary to maintain,
the set pressure. If the throttle is set too high, the clutch will be forced to cycle on
and off in rapid succession which will lead to premature clutch wear and failure.
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