Solo Portable Sprayer Troubleshooting Guide
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
| Difficulty in moving pump handle | dirty cylinder wall | remove piston, clean
and replace |
| O-ring on piston swollen (not cleaned properly) |
replace O-ring | |
| no lube on piston/cylinder | lubricate with heavy grease |
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| Low pressure & resistance during pumping | damaged O-ring in pressure relief valve |
replace O-ring |
| worn or damaged O-ring on piston |
replace O-ring | |
| tank cap not tight | tighten cap | |
| no lube on piston cylinder | lubricate piston, O-ring
and cylinder |
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| Leaks from end of spray wand | worn or damaged O-ring in shut-off valve |
rebuild shut-off valve |
| Leaks from inside cylinder | worn or damaged umbrella valve at bottom of cylinder |
replace umbrella valve |
| Leaks under cap | damaged or missing gasket | replace gasket |
| screw cap not tight | tighten tank cap | |
| Leaks from shut-off valve | worn, damaged or loose fittings, lack of lubrication |
tighten fittings and
replace worn parts, disassemble and lubricate O-rings |
| Leaks from hose | worn, damaged or loose fittings |
tighten fittings and
replace worn parts |
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| Pressure relief valve sticks | lack of lubrication
or contaminated relief valve assembly |
clean and lubricate
pressure relief valve |
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| Air leak - air coming out between the two halves of the pump support | tank cap not tight | tighten tank cap |
| gasket twisted or lacking lubrication |
straighten gasket and
lubricate with grease |
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| tank lip damaged | repair or replace tank | |
| Note: Always wear rubber gloves, safety goggles and appropriate protective clothing when repairing a sprayer. Work in well ventilated area. Prior to repair, flush unit with water by filling, then spraying the water into an appropriate container or area. Ensure that all pressure is released by locking the shut-off valve in the open position. Once a repair is completed, fill the unit with clean water, pressurize, and check for leaks. If the sprayer leaks, Do Not Use. Repair leaks and recheck. | ||
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