Graco 16F887 16H240 Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Spray pattern has dripping:
Sprayer is moving too slow for material. Move sprayer faster while spraying.
Sprayer is too close to target surface. Move sprayer away from surface 10 in. (25
cm)
Holding trigger while changing spray
direction.
Release trigger when changing directions.
Incorrect tip for application of
material.
See Reversible Tip Selection Chart, page
13.
Pressure control is too high or Hi/Lo Switch
is in Hi range.
Turn down pressure control or shift Hi/Lo
Switch to Lo range.
Tip is worn or damaged. Replace tip. See Install Tip/Guard Assembly,
page 14.
Spray pattern is too narrow:
Sprayer is too close to target surface. Move sprayer away from surface 10 in. (25
cm)
Incorrect tip for application of material. See Reversible Tip Selection Chart, page
13.
Tip is worn or damaged. Replace tip. See Install Tip/Guard Assembly,
page 14.
Spray pattern is too wide:
Sprayer is too far away from target surface. Move sprayer closer to surface.
Incorrect tip for application of material. See Reversible Tip Selection Chart, page
13.
Spray pattern “spits” at the
end or beginning:
Excess material has accumulated on Spray
Tip/Guard Assembly.
See Shutdown and Cleaning, page 16.
Tip filter is partially clogged or damaged. Clean or replace filter. See page 15.
Tip/Guard Assembly not threaded com-
pletely onto sprayer.
See Install Tip/Guard Assembly, page 14.
Seat is worn. Replace Spray tip.
Tip continues to drip or ooze
material after trigger is
released:
Sprayer is worn out. Replace sprayer.
Tip filter is partially clogged or damaged. Clean or replace filter. See page 15.
Tip/Guard Assembly not threaded com-
pletely onto sprayer.
See Install Tip/Guard Assembly, page 14.
Seat is worn. Replace Spray tip.
Needle valve is damaged or worn out. Replace needle valve.
Problem Cause Solution
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