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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Sprayer starts to spray when
pumping or sprayer will not stop
spraying when shut-off lever is
released.
Shut-off lock is engaged.
Squeeze shut-off lever and
disengage the lock. See
Pressurizing and Spraying
section.
Sprayer will not build pressure.
1. Pressure chamber (#2)
installed into pump (#3).
2. Dirty, damaged or worn pump
or chamber o-ring (#32A).
3. Dirty poppet in pump.
1. Install pressure chamber as
described in
Pressure
Chamber Maintenance
section.
2. Clean and lubricate or
replace o-rings as described
in
Servicing
section.
3. Clean sprayer as described in
Cleaning
section.
Sprayer will not spray.
1. Sprayer pressurization.
2. Shut-off clogged.
3. Nozzle clogged.
1. Pressurize sprayer as described
in
Pressurizing and Spraying
section.
2. Clean shut-off as described in
Shut-off Maintenance
section.
3. Clean nozzle as described in
Nozzle Maintenance
section.
Sprayer leaks from the bottom of
the tank.
1. Loose pump nut (#16).
2. Damaged or worn o-rings or
seals (kit #32).
1. Tighten pump nut as described
in
Servicing
section.
2. Replace o-rings and seals as
described in
Servicing
section.
Sprayer leaks where piston rod
enters top of the tank.
Dirty, damaged, or worn
grommet (#32C).
Clean and lubricate hole in grom
-
met or replace grommet as de
-
scribed in
Servicing
section.
Hose leaks at tank connection.
Cracked, swollen or faulty hose.
Replace shut-off assembly.
Hose leaks at shut-off.
Cracked, swollen or faulty hose.
Replace shut-off assembly.
Pump handle is difficult to operate.
1. Swollen or damaged pump
piston o-ring (#32D).
2. Dirty, dry or damaged
grommet (#32C).
1. Clean and lubricate or replace
o-ring as described in
Servicing
section.
2. Clean and lubricate hole in
grommet or replace grommet
as described in
Servicing
section.
Nozzle drips when shut-off lever is
released.
1. Dirt or debris in shut-off valve.
2. Damaged o-ring or seal in
shut-off (kit #31).
1. Clean shut-off as described in
Shut-off Maintenance
section.
2. Service shut-off seals as
described in Maintenance
service kit #31.
Nozzle tip leaks, poor spray
pattern, partial spray or complete
stoppage.
1. Flat seal is missing or
damaged.
2. Spray extension or nozzle
clogged.
1. Replace flat seal at extension
tip (kit #31).
2. Remove nozzle and clean as
described in
Nozzle
Maintenance
section.
