Troubleshooting – Graco 2730H User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start or it is hard to
start
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor Fill tank with gasoline, open fuel shut-
off valve. Check fuel line and carbure-
tor.
Low oil
Add oil to proper level.
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF posi-
tion
Turn switch to ON position.
Water in fuel or old fuel
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use
new fuel and make sure spark plug is
dry.
Engine flooded or improperly choked Open choke. Pull engine starter rope
several times to clear out fuel. Make
sure spark plug is dry.
Dirty air cleaner filter
Remove and clean filter.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong
type
Clean, adjust gap or replace spark
plug.
Gun not triggered
Trigger gun while starting engine.
6.5 hp Briggs and Stratton model
may experience “vapor lock” due to
gas type and temperature
Allow unit to cool approximately 15
minutes and restart.
Engine misses or lacks power
Partially plugged air cleaner filter
Remove and clean.
Valve adjustment (lash) worn
Adjust valve (lash) to manufacturer’s
specifications.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong
type
Clean, adjust gap or replace spark
plug.
Pressure is too low and/or pump runs
roughly
Worn or wrong size tip
Replace with tip of proper size.
Inlet filter clogged
Clean. Check more frequently.
Worn packings, abrasives in water or
natural wear
Check filter. Replace packing.
Inadequate water supply
Check water flow rate to pump.
Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge
valves
Clean inlet and discharge valve
assemblies. Check filter.
Restricted inlet
Garden hose might be collapsed or
kinked. Check hose and straighten to
remove kinks.
Worn inlet or discharge valves
Replace worn valves.
Leaking high-pressure hose
Replace high-pressure hose.
Water leaks from under pump mani-
fold
Worn packings
Install new packings.
Water on oil side of pump
Humid air condensing inside crank-
case
Change oil as specified in Mainte-
nance Chart, page 11.
Worn packings
Install new packings.
Oil seals leaking
Install new oil seals.