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Troubleshooting
LOW OR FLUCTUATING OUTPUT
TYPE OF PROBLEM
WHAT TO CHECK
If check is OK, go to next check
WHAT TO DO
When check is not OK refer to this column
Low Output 1. For worn spray tip. 1 . Follow Pressure Relief Procedure Warn-
ing, then replace tip. See your separate
gun or tip manual.
2. Verify pump does not continue to stroke when
gun trigger is released.
2. Service pump. See page 26.
3. Filter clogged (If optional filter is installed). 3. Relieve pressure. Check and clean filter.
4. Prime valve leaking. 4. Relieve pressure. Repair prime valve.
5. Suction hose connections. 5. Tighten any loose connections.
6. Electrical supply with volt meter.
Meter must read:
210--255 Vac for 220-- 240 Vac models.
85--130 Vac for100--120 Vac models.Low volt-
ages reduce sprayer performance.
6. Reset building circuit breaker; replace
building fuse. Repair electrical outlet or try
another outlet.
7. Extensioncords ize andlength;mustbe atleast
12 gauge wireand nolongerthan300 ft.Longer
cord lengths reduce sprayer performance.
7. Replace with a correct, grounded exten-
sion cord.
8. Leads from motor to pressure control circuit
board (35) for damaged or loose wires or con-
nectors. Inspect wiring insulation and terminals
for signs of overheating.
8. Be sure male terminal blades are centered
and firmly connected to female terminals.
Replace any loose terminal or damaged
wiring. Securely reconnect terminals.
9. For loosemotorbrushleads and terminals.See
page 12.
9. Tighten terminal screws. Replace brushes
if leads are damaged. See page 12.
10. Forwornmotorbrusheswhichmustbe1/4 in.(6
mm) minimum. See page 12.
10. Replace brushes. See page 12.
11.For broken or missing motor brush caps. 11.Replacebrushcapifbroken.Realignspring
with brush. See page 12.
12. Motorbrushesforbindingin brush holders.See
page 12.
12. Clean brush holders, remove carbon dust
with smallcleaning brush. Align brush lead
with slotinbrushholdertoassure freeverti-
cal brush movement.
13. Low stall pressure. 13. Do either or both:
a. Turn pressure control knob fully
clockwise. Make sure pressure
control knob is properly installed to
allow full clockwise position.
b. Try a new transducer.
14. Motor armature forshorts by using an armature
tester (growler) or perform spin test. See page
12.
14. Replace motor. See page 25.