AIRLESSCO 1200G Service & Operation Manual - Setting Up
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SETTING UP
3. Check the Engine Oil Level
a. Unscrew the oil fill plug. The dipstick is attached to
the plug.
b. Without threading the plug into place, check to be
sure the oil is up to the top mark on the dipstick.
c. If oil is needed, refer to engine manual.
4. Fill the Fuel Tank
WARNING: Fuel spilled on a hot surface can
cause a fire or explosion and cause serious
bodily injury and property damage. Always
shut off the engine and let it cool before fill-
ing the tank, and carefully follow steps a - c
below being sure not to spill any fuel.
a. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
b. Use only clean, fresh, well-known brands of
unleaded regular grade gasoline.
c. Remove the fuel cap and fill tank. Be sure the air
vent in the fill cap is not plugged so fuel can flow to
the carburetor, then replace the cap.
1. Connect the hose and gun
a. Remove the plastic cap plug from the outlet and
screw a conductive or grounded 3000 psi
spray hose onto fluid outlet.
b. Connect an airless spray gun to the other end of the
hose, but do not install the spray tip yet!
NOTE: Do not use thread sealer on swivel unions as they
are made to self seal.
NOTE: The first 50' of hose should always be 3/8".
2. Fill the Packing Nut/Wet Cup
Fill the Packing Nut/Wet Cup 1/3 full with Airlessco
Throat Seal Oil (TSO). Fig 5 below.
3. Starting the Sprayer (see Fig. 6 & 7 above)
a. Prime Valve must be open - priming position.
b. Pressure Control Knob must be in low pressure.
c. Follow the procedure under "How to Flush", page 4
Steps 6 through 12.
WARNING: To stop the unit in an emergency or
before performing any service or maintenance
procedure follow the Pressure Relief Proce-
dure on page 6 to relieve the fluid pressure.
FIG. 5
STARTING UP
FIG. 6
PRESSURE
CONTROL
KNOB
Closed (Pressure)
PRIME VALVE &
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
Open (Priming
& Pressure Relief)
1. Learn the controls
Pressure Control Knob- used to adjust pressure only.
Turn clockwise to increase pressure and counter-
clockwise to decrease pressure. (See Fig. 6)
Prime & Pressure Relief Valve- Turn to OPEN position
(see Fig. 7) to prime the pump. Turn to the CLOSED
position to spray.
FOLLOW "PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURES"
ON PAGE 6 WHENEVER YOU:
- are instructed to relieve pressure
- stop spraying
- checking or servicing any of the system
equipment.
- or installing or cleaning the spray tip.
Handle spray system as you would a loaded firearm!
CAUTION: Do not start engine without fluid
pump having enough fluid so that it can be
primed. Running fluid pump dry will decrease
life of the pumps packings.
2. Prepare the Material
a. Prepare the material according to the material
manufacturer's recommendations.
b. Place pump or suction tube into material container.
FIG. 7
(Pressure)
Low
Pressure
High
Pressure