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Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Grease gun pumps little or no grease
Air is trapped in grease
Prime the grease gun as detailed in the
section,
TWO WAYS TO LOAD YOUR
GREASE GUN
Blocked hose or extension
Remove the hose and operate the
grease gun. If the gun dispenses
grease then the gun is fine and you
need to either clean the hose / exten
-
sion or replace it
Grease too thick or cold
Store grease gun and grease away
from extreme cold or use thinner
grease
Excessive grease leaks out from the
back side of the grease gun around
the plunger rod
Rubber follower is damaged
Replace the grease gun
Grease leaks from the connection
between the grease gun head & the
extension or between extension &
coupler
Loose connection
Tighten the connection using Teflon or
any other Thread Sealant
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
Should this product fail to perform satisfactorily due to a defect or poor workmanship within ONE YEAR from the date of
purchase, return it to the place of purchase and it will be replaced, free of charge. Incidental or consequential damages
are excluded from this warranty.
LIMITED ONE - YEAR WARRANTY
GREASING A GREASE FITTING / GREASE NIPPLE
1. The grease coupler provided at the end of the grease
gun hose has a jaw type construction. The coupler
jaws will snap on to a grease fitting and maintain a
tight fit.
2. When connecting the coupler to the grease fitting,
press the coupler straight onto the grease fitting to
form a snug fit. Start operating the grease gun with
the coupler as square to the grease fitting as possible.
3. Once greasing is completed, slightly tilt the coupler,
twist and pull back. The tilt and twist action will allow
easy removal of the coupler from the grease fitting.
To engage,
push straight on
To remove,
Tilt, Twist
& Pull
Grease gun and its hose / extension should be kept clean and checked for damage before each use.
MAINTENANCE
Westward Operating Instructions 15F197, 15F198, 15F199
Lever Grease Guns
Manufactured for Grainger International, Inc.
100 Grainger Pkwy., Lake Forest IL 60045 U.S.A