Use and Care Guide

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TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY
Sprayer starts to spray when
pumping or sprayer will not
stop spraying when shut-o
lever is released.
Shut-o lock is engaged.
Squeeze shut-o lever and rotate the
lock towards the nozzle as described in
Spraying and Locking section.
Sprayer leaks at pump or
sprayer does not build
pressure.
1. Dirt or debris on pump gasket
(#5F) or closure.
2. Chipped, torn, swollen, or
defective pump gasket (#5F).
3. Check valve (#5G) at
bottom of pump assembly.
4. Worn or damaged o-ring (#5D)
on piston.
1. Clean dirt or debris from gasket
(#5F) or closure.
2. Remove old gasket (#5F)
and replace with new as described
in Pump Disassembly & Reassembly
section.
3. Replace if missing or damaged as
described in Pump Disassembly &
Reassembly section.
4. Replace if worn or damaged as
described in Pump Disassembly &
Reassembly section.
Sprayer material overows
through pump barrel or pump
handle rises when handle is
unlocked.
1. Dirt or debris under check
valve (#5G) on pump.
2. Chipped, torn, or swollen
pump check valve (#5G).
1. Clean check valve (#5G)
and valve sealing surface on pump.
2. Replace check valve (#5G) as
described in Pump Disassembly &
Reassembly section.
Hose leaks at tank or shut-o.
1. Loose hose.
2. Cracked, swollen, or faulty
hose.
1. Tighten hose nut.
2. Replace shut-o assembly.
Sprayer is dicult to pump.
1. Damaged piston o-ring (#5D).
2. Piston o-ring (#5D) is dry.
1. Replace piston o-ring as described in
Pump Disassembly & Reassembly
section.
2. Lubricate piston o-ring as described
in Pump Disassembly & Reassembly
section.
Sprayer tank leaks.
Evidence of spray material
escaping from the tank.
Replace entire sprayer.
Nozzle drips when shut-o
lever is released.
1. Dirt or debris in shut-o valve.
2. Damaged o-ring or seal in
shut-o (Kit #8).
1. Clean shut-o as described in
Shut-o Maintenance section.
2. Service shut-o seals as described in
Maintenance service Kit #8.
Nozzle tip leaks, poor spray
pattern, partial spray or com-
plete stoppage.
1. Flat seal is missing or
damaged.
2. Spray extension or nozzle
clogged.
1. Replace at seal at extension tip
(Kit #8).
2. Remove nozzle and clean as
described in Nozzle Maintenance
section.
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