Troubleshooting – Ryobi RAP200 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
cAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Motor does not run.
Paint station is not plugged in
On/Off switch in OFF position
Paint station has shut off while under
pressure
No current coming from outlet
Extension cord is damaged or has low
voltage
A fuse has blown on paint station
Motor is not working properly
Make sure unit is plugged in
Turn On/Off switch to ON
Turn the high/low pressure knob to
maximum pressure or release pressure by
turning Prime/Spray lever to Prime
Test the power supply voltage
Replace extension cord
Contact Authorized Service center
Contact Authorized Service Center
Pressure setting is too low
HIGH/LOW pressure control set too
high.
Turn HIGH/LOW pressure control
clockwise
Pump does not prime
Prime/Spray valve is in Spray position
Inlet screen is clogged or intake tube
is not immersed
Inlet valve check ball is stuck
Intake tube is loose
Turn Prime/Spray lever to Prime
Clean debris off inlet screen and make
sure intake tube is at bottom of paint
bucket
Tap firmly on the outside of the inlet valve
with a small wrench, allowing pump to
prime properly
Remove intake tube and place a pencil
into the inlet section to dislodge the ball,
allowing pump to prime properly.
Tighten intake tube with flat-head
screwdriver
Paint station starts but does not
circulate paint when Prime/Spray
lever is turned to Prime
Paint container is empty or intake tube
is not fully submerged in fluid
Suction filter is clogged
Prime/Spray valve is clogged
Fill paint container with material and
submerge intake tube into material
Clean suction filter
Contact Authorized Service Center
Motor seems to be running properly
but pressure drops when pistol-grip
is triggered
Reversible spray tip is worn
Spray tip is clogged
Suction tube and filter are loose or
damaged
Pistol-grip sprayer filter is clogged
Material being sprayed is too thick
Inlet valve is damaged or worn
Intake tube is loose
Replace spray tip
Turn spray tip 180° and spray to clean
Reinstall or replace suction tube and filter
as needed
Clean or replace pistol-grip sprayer filter
Follow material manufacturer’s directions
and thin material as needed
Replace inlet valve
Tighten intake tube
Prime/spray lever is set to spray but
there is flow through the prime tube
Prime/spray lever is dirty or damaged Contact Authorized Service Center
Pistol-grip sprayer leaks
Internal sprayer parts are worn or
damaged
Contact Authorized Service Center