STORING / MAINTAINING YOUR SPRAYER
• The sprayer should be stored out of direct sunlight in a cool dry space.
• Before freezing weather make sure to drain all liquid in the tank, lines and pressure cylinder
toavoidliquidexpansionandcrackinginthesprayercomponents(See“Cleaning”)andlockthe
shut-ovalveinthe“open”position.
• When service is required call your nearest dealer and always insist on original manufactured
replacement parts.
•Inspectthehose,wand,pump,tankandshut-ovalveforwear,damageorleaksonaregularbasis
and repair defects promptly.
TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR SPRAYER
Symptom Possible Reason Correction
Difficulty actuating the pump handle and/or Upper valve plate sticks Clean or replace valve plate
pump handle moves itself back up.
Little or no resistance during Damaged/worn/dirty/upper valve plate Clean or Replace Valve Plate
repeated pumping – no pressure. Damaged /worn upper o-ring on piston cylinder Replace O-ring
Diaphragm pump is damaged Replace Diaphragm pump
Too much resistance after just a few Not enough air cushion in the pressure Release pressure in pressure chamber
pumping strokes but pressure only lasts chamber Remove the hose & drain pressure
briefly. chamber. Reconnect the hose.
Upper valve plate damaged/worn/dirty Clean or replace upper valve plate
Upward pumping action is more difficult Vent hole is clogged Clear the vent hole in cap
and/or pump handle moves itself back down. Clogged filter Clean the in tank filter
Piston cylinder intake clogged Clean piston cylinder intake
Leaks at Diaphragm Pump Damaged/worn/O-rings Replace o-rings on Diaphragm Pump
Damaged Diaphragm Pump Replace Diaphragm Pump
Shut-off leaks Connections loose Tighten connection
Worn or damaged shut-off Rebuild or replace the shut-off valve
Wand assembly leaks Connections loose Tighten connection
Damaged or worn o-ring/gasket Replace o-ring/gasket
Nozzle assembly leaks Connections loose Tighten connection
Damaged or worn o-ring/gasket Replace o-ring/gasket
Leak between pump assembly Pump clamp loose Tighten clamp
and tank O-ring worn or damaged Replace pressure chamber o-ring
Hose leaking at tank outlet Hose clamp loose Tighten clamp
Hose leaking at shut-off Connection loose Tighten retaining nut
Damaged or worn o-ring/gasket Replace o-ring/gasket
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