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Replacement of the outlet valve may be necessary if your spray performance remains poor after having performed all the
steps contained in the Spraying Troubleshooting section of this manual. Replacement valves are available by calling
customer service (1-800-328-8251).
Replacing the Outlet Valve
Cleaning or replacing the inlet valve may be required if the unit has priming problems. This may be caused by improper
cleaning and/or storage. Replacement kits may be ordered by calling customer service (1-800-328-8251).
1. Remove the hopper. Insert the the inlet valve tool into the
inlet valve area
(a)
.
2. Twist counter-clockwise and remove inlet sleeve and
plastic ring from its housing.
You will need to attach the
inlet valve tool to a ratchet wrench extension with a
5/8” socket in order to remove it.
3. Inspect the threads on the inlet sleeve and the inlet
sleeve O-ring. Remove any accumulated paint.
4. Insert the inlet valve tool into the inlet valve fitting.
Using
the ratchet and socket,
twist counter-clockwise and
remove from its housing.
5. Retrieve the inlet valve and the inlet valve O-ring from the
inlet valve housing. Clean or replace and lubricate the O-
ring with a light household oil.
6. Set the inlet valve O-ring back into the housing, and set
the inlet valve on top of it.
7. Replace inlet fitting into the housing. Tighten with the
inlet valve tool and ratchet.
8. Replace the seal. Place the inlet sleeve O-ring onto the
inlet valve fitting, and replace the inlet sleeve by twisting it
clockwise.
9. Replace the hopper.
1. Unscrew the outlet valve from the outlet valve housing
using an adjustable wrench.
2. Inspect the inside of the outlet valve housing
(a)
. Clean
any accumulated paint.
3. Replace with a new outlet valve. Tighten into outlet valve
housing with an adjustable wrench.
Interior
of base
Inlet valve
Inlet valve fitting
Inlet valve O-ring
Inlet sleeve O-ring
Inlet sleeve
Seal
Plastic ring
Inlet valve tool
Ratchet
Ratchet extension
Socket
(a)
Servicing the Inlet Valve
(a)
