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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tool will not operate
1. No grease in tool
1. Lubricate the tool according to
the lubrication instructions in this
manual.
2. Low air pressure
2. Adjust the compressor regulator as
needed.
3. Air hose leaks
3. Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks
are found.
Tool operates, but
grease will not eject
from spout
1. Cold, thick grease
1. Bring tool inside and warm to room
temperature of 70°F - 85°F. Stand the
gun in an upright position to prevent
air pockets forming in the middle of
the cartridge.
2. Spring is still compressed
2. Pull the plunger handle back and
release quickly. Make sure the catch
plate is released.
3. Out of grease
3. Refill container tube.
4. Air pockets in container tube
4. Remove air pockets (See below).
Grease stops flowing
after initially working
Air in the grease hose or
container tube
1. Remove air pockets from grease gun:
a. Partially unscrew the grease
gun from the container tube
(approximately 1 to 1-1/2 turns).
b. Pull the plunger handle back
and release it quickly by pressing
down on the handle release tab.
Repeat several times.
v. Release the handle release down
and tighten the grease gun and
container tube again.
d. Press the air vent valve several
times to relieve any air pockets
near the top of the container
tube.
e. When the grease gun container
tube has been properly bleed of
air, grease will start to seep out
of the air vent valve.
2. Prime grease gun by packing grease
in to the grease inlet port of the
gun (this is the section of the gun in
which the container tube threads).
