Troubleshooting – Graco Inc. 248943 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Gas engine pulls hard (won't start)
Hydraulic pressure is too high
Turn hydraulic pressure knob counterclockwise
to lowest setting
Gas engine does not start
Switch OFF, low oil, no gasoline
Consult engine manual, supplied
Gas engine doesn't work properly
Faulty engine
Consult engine manual, supplied
Elevation
Refer to 6.5 HP Engine Repair Kit, 246311
Gas engine operates, but displacement pump
doesn't operate
Pump valve is OFF
Set pump valve ON
Pressure setting too low
Increase pressure, page 10
Displacement pump outlet filter (if used) is dirty
or clogged
Clean the filter
Tip or tip filter (if used) is clogged
Remove tip and/or filter and clean
Hydraulic fluid too low
Shut off sprayer. Add fluid*. See page 7
Belt worn or broken or off
Replace. See manual 310548
Hydraulic pump worn or damaged
Bring sprayer to Graco distributor for repair
Dried paint seized paint pump rod
Service pump. See manual 309277
Hydraulic motor not shifting
Set pump valve OFF. Turn pressure down. Turn
engine OFF. Pry rod up or down until hydraulic
motor shifts. Manual 310548
Displacement pump operates, but output is low
on upstroke
Piston ball check not seating properly
Service piston ball check. See manual 309277
Piston packings worn or damaged
Replace packings. See manual 309277
Displacement pump operates but output is low
on downstroke and/or on both strokes
Piston packings worn or damaged
Tighten packing nut or replace packings. See
manual 309277
Intake valve ball check not seating properly
Service intake valve ball check. See manual
309277
Suction tube air leak
Paint leaks and runs over side of wetcup
Loose wet-cup
Tighten wet-cup enough to stop leakage
Throat packings worn or damaged
Replace packings. See manual 309277
Excessive leakage around hydraulic motor
piston rod wiper
Piston rod seal worn or damaged
Replace these parts. See manual 310548
Fluid delivery is low
Pressure setting too low
Increase pressure, page 10
Displacement pump outlet filter (if used) is dirty
or clogged
Clean filter
Intake line to pump inlet is not tight
Tighten
Hydraulic motor is worn or damaged
Bring sprayer to Graco distributor for repair
Large pressure drop in fluid hose
Use larger diameter or shorter hose
The sprayer overheats
Paint builup on hydraulic components
Clean
Oil level is low
Fill with oil. See page 7
Spitting from gun
Air in fluid pump or hose
Check for loose connections on siphon assem-
bly, tighten, then reprime pump
Loose intake suction
Tighten
Fluid supply is low or empty
Refill supply container
Excessive hydraulic pump noise
Low hydraulic fluid level
Turn sprayer OFF. Add fluid*. See page 7
Electric motor does not operate
Power switch is not ON
Turn power switch to ON
Tripped circuit breaker
Check circuit breaker at power source. Reset
motor switch
*Check hydraulic fluid level often. Do not allow it to become too low. Use only Graco approved hydraulic fluid, page 7.