Ryobi P631K Operation Manual - Page 11

troubleshooting Problem Cause Possible Solution Motor does not run. Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Motor overheats. Piston has seized up. Thoroughly clean the sprayer using longterm storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Continuous spray operation. Release trigger at the end of each pass to allow the motor to cool. Motor has a low hum but does not Piston has seized up. spray. Thoroughly clean the sprayer using longterm storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Motor seems to be running properly Suction tube and filter are loose or Reinstall or replace suction tube and filter but doesn't spray. damaged. as needed. Atomizer valve is clogged or worn Clean or replace atomizer valve. out. Material being sprayed is too thick. Follow material manufacturer's directions and thin material as needed. Plugged spray tip or intake filter; worn piston. Thoroughly clean the sprayer and, if necessary, replace piston*, using storage cleaning instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Sprayed material is spitting or globbing Paint container volume is getting low. Refill paint container. up. Material being sprayed is too thick. Follow material manufacturer's directions to thin material as needed. Suction tube is loose. Reinstall suction tube securely. Atomizer valve is clogged or worn Clean or replace atomizer valve. out. Worn spray tip or piston. Clean or replace spray tip or piston*. Paint has been shaken and has air Allow paint to sit for appoximately 1 hour pockets. to settle, then try again. Paint/stain spray overspray is Spray tip is too far from the surface Hold sprayer closer to the surface being excessive. being sprayed. sprayed. Paint/stain runs or sags on the work Proper paint methods not being Refer to Operating the Sprayer earlier in surface. observed. this manual. Paint/stain is leaking behind the spray Spray tip is loose. Tighten spray tip. tip. Atomizer valve is worn or not positioned Replace or reposition atomizer valve as properly. needed. * Although unlikely, a worn piston is possible. A replacement piston can be purchased by calling customer service at 1-800-525-2579. Follow the instructions in Cleaning the Sprayer for Storage to access the piston for replacement. NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 12 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS. 11 - English