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24 309225W
Pump cycles, but paint only dribbles
or spurts when spray gun is trig-
gered.
Pressure is set too low. Slowly turn Pressure Control Knob
(C) clockwise to increase pressure
setting and verify if sprayer pressure
increases.
Spray tip is clogged. Unclog spray tip, page 12.
InstaClean fluid filter is clogged (XR
models only).
Clean or replace InstaClean fluid fil-
ter (E).
Spray gun fluid filter is clogged. Clean or replace gun fluid filter (V).
Spray tip is too large or worn. Replace tip.
Spray pattern is inconsistent or is
leaving stripes.
Pressure is set too low. Turn Pressure Control Knob (C)
clockwise, to increase pressure.
Spray tip is worn beyond capability of
sprayer.
Replace spray tip.
Pressure is set at maximum but
cannot achieve a good spray pattern.
Spray tip is too large for sprayer. Select smaller spray tip.
Pressure is set at maximum but
cannot achieve a good spray pattern.
Spray tip is worn beyond capability of
sprayer.
Replace spray tip.
Extension cord is too long or not
heavy enough gauge.
Replace extension cord. Grounding
and Electrical Requirements, page
5.
Pressure is set at maximum but
cannot achieve a good spray pattern.
Spray gun fluid filter is clogged. Clean or replace spray gun fluid filter.
InstaClean fluid filter is clogged (XR
models only).
Clean or replace InstaClean fluid
filter.
Inlet screen is clogged.
Clean debris off inlet screen.
Pump valves are worn.
Check for worn pump valves.
a. Prime sprayer with paint
b. Trigger gun momentarily.
When trigger is released,
pump should cycle
momentarily and stop. IF
pump continues to cycle,
pump valves may be worn.
Read Pump Check Valves,
page 11.
When paint is sprayed, it runs down
the wall or sags.
Coat is going on too thick.
Move gun faster.
Choose a tip with smaller hole
size.
Choose tip with wider fan.
Make sure gun is far enough from
surface.
When paint is sprayed, coat is not
covering.
Coat is going on too thin.
Move gun slower.
Choose tip with larger hole size.
Choose tip with narrower fan.
When paint is sprayed, coat is not
covering.
Coat is going on too thin.
Make sure gun is close enough to
surface.
Problem Cause Solution