LDI A Series Owner's Manual

4.0 hp gasoline-powered airless linestriper

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LINEAR DYNAMICS INC.
4.0 HP GASOLINE-POWERED AIRLESS LINESTRIPER
Model 160 Airless
3000 psi (210 bar, 21.0 MPa)
Maximum Working Pressure
Model 231–149, Series A
With one gun, RAC IV DripLess
Size 319 LineLazer Tip & Size 517 SwitchTip ,
and 50 foot (15 m) hose.
Model 231–151
Same as 231–149, except includes
Second Gun Kit, 224–097
NOTE: This is an example of the English language DANGER label on your sprayer.
This label is supplied with the sprayer in other languages. Before operating the
sprayer, apply a DANGER label in the appropriate language for you operators,
according to the separate instructions supplied with it.
Spray painting, flushing or cleaning equipment with flammable
liquids in confined areas can result in fire or explosion.
Use outdoors or in extremely well ventilated areas. Ground
equipment, hoses, containers and objects being sprayed.
Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity from plastic
drop cloths, open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as
cigarettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting power cords
or turning light switches on and off.
Failure to follow this warning can result in death or serious injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USE
LINEAR DYNAMICS INC., 400 LANIDEX PLAZA, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
This manual contains important
warnings and information.
READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE
Tip guard,
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD
(201) 884–0300
COPYRIGHT 1990, GRACO INC.
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
OWNER'S MANUAL
Liquids can be injected into the body by high pressure airless
spray or leaks – especially hose leaks.
Keep body clear of the nozzle. Never stop leaks with any part of the
body. Drain all pressure before removing parts.Avoid accidental
triggering of gun by always setting safety latch when not spraying.
Never spray without a tip guard.
In case of accidental skin injection, seek immediate
"Surgical Treatment".
Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious
injury.
308–133
Rev. N
Supersedes F
and PCN M
0001C
SKIN INJECTION
HAZARD

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  • Page 1 OWNER‘S MANUAL 308–133 Rev. N Supersedes F This manual contains important LINEAR DYNAMICS INC. and PCN M warnings and information. READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE 4.0 HP GASOLINE-POWERED AIRLESS LINESTRIPER Model 160 Airless 3000 psi (210 bar, 21.0 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure Model 231–149, Series A With one gun, RAC IV DripLess Tip guard,...
  • Page 2 Part Identification Caster lever Dual gun selector Main hose Suction hose Fluid filter Pressure drain valve G Arm Post Carriage bar Gun holder Rac IV tip guard M Switch Tip Flex gun O Displacement pump Caster Q Dual gun selector cable Pressure control Spark plug cable Air Cleaner...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings ........How to Mount the Gun .
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Symbols Warning Symbol Caution Symbol WARNING CAUTION This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to injury or death if you do not follow the instructions. equipment if you do not follow the instructions. WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.
  • Page 5 WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury. Fluid injected into the skin may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury.
  • Page 6 WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury. If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray- ing immediately.
  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup General Information Pressure Relief Procedure NOTE: Reference numbers and letters in parentheses WARNING in the text refer to the callouts in the figures and the parts drawing. INJECTION HAZARD Fluid under high pressure can be in- NOTE: Always use Genuine Graco Parts and Acces- jected through the skin and cause seri- sories, available from your Graco distributor.
  • Page 8 Setup 1. Read and follow the warnings on pages 4 and 6 7. Provide adequate ventilation when spraying indoors. before installing or operating this sprayer. 2. Unpack the Linestriper Carefully raise the handle WARNING (19) to a vertical position. Four screws (39) and lock- nuts (40) are packed in a bag.
  • Page 9 Setup 11. Observe the following cautions to avoid pressure 12. To use the wheel brake, lift the brake handle (A– control damage. bottom rear of cart) to engage the brake. Lower the handle to disengage the break. See Fig. 5. For positive break engagement, be sure there is CAUTION proper tire pressure and that tire wear is not...
  • Page 10: Fueling

    Fueling NOTE: The HONDA engine warranty does not cover WARNING damage resulting from the use of gasolines containing al- cohol. See the HONDA engine manual for more informa- Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive tion. under certain conditions. To reduce the risk or a fire 3.
  • Page 11: Second Gun And Hose Installation

    Second Gun and Hose Installation NOTE: Fig. 7 represents the installation at Step 3. 6. Disconnect the trigger cable from the second gun at the screw (34). See Fig. 7 DETAIL B. NOTE: To switch the gun assemblies to the engine side of the cart, refer to the instructions on page 17 before in- 7.
  • Page 12: Flushing

    Flushing WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you To reduce the risk of static sparking and splashing are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the when flushing, always remove the spray tip from Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7. the gun, and hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of, and aimed into, a grounded metal pail.
  • Page 13: Startup

    Startup Before You Start the Linestriper g. Open the choke as soon as the engine starts, except in cold weather. In cold weather, leave 1. See Flushing, page 12, to determine if the Linestriper the choke closed for 10 to 30 seconds before should be flushed.
  • Page 14 Startup 15. Read Spray Techniques on page 16. CAUTION Close the black fuel shutoff lever (E) whenever you are transporting the sprayer to prevent fuel from flooding the engine. Keep the sprayer upright and level when operating it and when transporting it. This prevents crankcase oil ––AT REAR OF ENGINE––...
  • Page 15: Spray Tip And Tip Guard

    Spray Tip and Tip Guard Operation WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Keep clear of the nozzle! High pressure fluid from Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7. leaks or spray can penetrate the skin and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation.
  • Page 16: Spray Tip Selection

    Spray Tip Selection Spray Tip Application Recommendations Other Applications Sport Court, Lineal Feet/Minute 2” wide line 115, 117 (rate at which unit is moved) Crosswalk, Based on 4” wide line and 15 mils of paint 12” wide line, 1 gun 621, 623, 625 Application...
  • Page 17: Positioning The Gun Arm Assembly

    Positioning the Gun Arm Assembly PUMP SIDE ENGINE SIDE 405B First gun Second gun DETAIL A 405A DETAIL B 06723 “WINGS” OF TIP GUARD 0012D Fig. 15 NOTE: To prevent premature arm clamp (6) wear, make Horizontal Position of the First Gun sure that the half of the clamp holding the gun support Method 1: Disengage the trigger cable.
  • Page 18: Mount Guns On The Engine Side Of The Cart

    Positioning the Gun Arm Assembly Mount Guns on the Engine Side of the Cart 7. Install the guns. Note which gun and position on the dual gun selector each of the cables (1 and 402) 1. For both guns, disengage the trigger cable and en- goes.
  • Page 19: Gun Arm Positions

    Gun Arm Positions SINGLE LINE ONE GUN CURB DOUBLE LINE OR SINGLE LINE UP TO 24” WIDE TWO GUN CURB 0017 DOUBLE LINE OR SINGLE LINE UP TO 24” SINGLE OR DOUBLE LINE; SPRAYING AROUND OBSTACLES WIDE...
  • Page 20: Caster Lever & Cable Operation

    Caster Lever and Cable Operation Maintenance See Fig. 18 CAUTION Paint builds up on the caster triggering mechanism. To keep it operating properly, use a grease gun at the grease The AccuTrack caster is factory-adjusted to track zerks (32A, 32B) to flush out the buildup – two to four in a straight line.
  • Page 21: Gun Cable & Dual Gun Selector Operation

    Gun Cable & Dual Gun Selector Operation How to Release the Dual Gun Selector Shown in Cable three positions WARNING The gun is remotely triggered with a dual gun selector on the handle bar. 118d To reduce the risk of an injection injury due to 1 or 402 remotely triggering the gun by accident, always 0021...
  • Page 22 Gun Cable & Dual Gun Selector Operation Trigger Cable Tension Adjustment 1 or 402 See Fig. 21 FORWARD 1. Relieve pressure. See page 7. 2. Be sure the gun is properly mounted in the holder as instructed on page 20. 3.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance After the first 20 hours of operation and each 100 WARNING hours thereafter: Change the oil. Weekly: Remove the air filter cover and clean the ele- To reduce the risk of serious injury always follow ment. In very dusty environments, check the filter daily. the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7, Replace the element as needed.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7. Check everything in the chart before disassembling the sprayer. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine/sprayer won’t start Engine switch not on Turn on engine switch.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Displacement pump output low on Pump inlet screen clogged Clean screen. downstroke or both strokes Pressure setting too low Increase pressure. See Startup, Step 14, page 13. Dirty outlet filter, tip filter or tip Clean filters and/or tips. Piston packings worn or damaged Replace packings.
  • Page 26: Displacement Pump

    Displacement Pump 3. Tap the piston rod (224) down and then pull it out the WARNING bottom of the cylinder (219). See Fig. 24. 4. Remove the glands (209*, 208*) and v–packings To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you (207*, 213*) from the throat.
  • Page 27 Displacement Pump 6. Stack the throat packings into the top of the cylinder WARNING (219). Install the packing nut (216) loosely. To reduce the risk or serious injury from pump rupture, use only tool 224–788 to remove the sleeve. If the sleeve is stuck, send the cylinder to 202* your Graco distributor for removal.
  • Page 28: Pressure Control

    Pressure Control WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you To reduce the risk of electric shock, be sure all are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the grounding features of the pressure control are Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7. properly assembled: Ground wire (308) connected in pressure con- 1.
  • Page 29: Pressure Control Adjustment

    Pressure Control Adjustment WARNING Use extreme caution when performing this calibra- plosion. It may also prevent the sprayer from obtaining tion procedure to reduce the risk of a fluid injection in- the maximum working pressure, resulting in poor jury or other serious bodily injury, which can result from sprayer performance.
  • Page 30: Bearing Housing And Connecting Rod

    Bearing Housing and Connecting Rod 9. Install the screws (81) and lockwashers (46) on the WARNING bearing housing. Tighten the screws evenly to 175 in–lb (20 N.m). To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you 10. Refer to Installing the pump on page 27. are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7.
  • Page 31: Drive Housing

    Drive Housing WARNING CAUTION Do not drop the gear cluster (78) when removing the To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you drive housing (77). The gear cluster is easily dam- are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the aged.
  • Page 32: Pinion Housing

    Pinion, Clutch, Clamp, Field, & Engine Disassembling these parts can start from the pinion If starting from the pinion housing , first follow Steps housing or from the clutch, if no pinion service is 1 to 6 of DRIVE HOUSING, on page 31, and then contin- needed.
  • Page 33 Pinion Housing DETAIL A Back of pinion housing 0041 Press fit small bearing (138c) and roller clutch (138g) in here 138p Lubricate exterior Lubricate inner and outer diameters Lubricate teeth 138m 138a 138n 138e CUTAWAY VIEW OF PINION 138f HOUSING (138p) 138d 138b 138g...
  • Page 34: Clutch

    Clutch NOTE: The clutch assembly (55) includes the armature 4. Tap lightly on the back of the drive housing (77) with (55a) and rotor (55b). The armature and rotor must be re- a plastic mallet to loosen the assembly (D) from the placed together so they wear evenly.
  • Page 35: Engine

    Engine 1. Working under the mounting plate (25) of the cart, re- 3. Lift the engine carefully and place it on a work bench. move the screw (51), lockwasher (132) and washer (50) which hold the clutch housing (61) to the cart. 4.
  • Page 36: Field & Wiring Harness

    Field & Wiring Harness NOTE: Refer to Fig. 43. 2. Pull the caps (A) off the wire screws (57) in both places on the field. Loosen the screws and release 1. Loosen the four setscrews (62) holding the field (70) the wires (58).
  • Page 37: Clamp

    Clamp NOTE: A standard steering wheel puller is re- quired to remove the clamp. Two 1/4–28 x 3 or 4 in. long screws are also needed. NOTE: Refer to Fig. 44. 1. Loosen the two screws (60) on the clamp (68), working through the slot at the bottom of the clutch housing (61).
  • Page 38: Reassembly

    Reassembly 1. Install the clutch housing (61), capscrews (156) Face of housing and lockwashers (157) on the engine. See Fig. 46. 1.41” (35.8 mm) 2. Install the engine shaft key (66). See Fig. 46. Torque to 125 in–lb (14 N.m) 3.
  • Page 39 Reassembly 5. Place the engine (64) assembly on the cart. Align Brace the cart against a wall to keep it from rolling. the mounting holes. Guide the engine wire (A) Push the drive/pinion assembly onto the clutch through the clamp at the the rear of the mounting housing (61).
  • Page 40 Reassembly DETAIL B 138f 138n,138k 0051 Chamfered end of hub Torque to 7 ft–lb (9.5 N.m) DETAIL A Face must be clean VIEW FROM UNDER ENGINE Tighten oppositely and MOUNTING PLATE evenly torque to 0052A 25 in–lb (2.8 N.m) Torque to 15 ft–lb (20.4 N.m) To field To engine...
  • Page 41 Notes...
  • Page 42 Parts – Displacement Pump Model 222–580, Series A Sleeved Displacement Pump Includes items 202 to 225 Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 202* 108–526 PACKING, o–ring 203* 107–093 SEAL, u–cup, poly 204* 105–445 BALL 179–810 PLUG 206* 178–939 V–PACKING, leather 207* 178–940 V–PACKING, leather 209*...
  • Page 43: Pressure Control Parts

    Parts –Pressure Control Part No. 222–369 – Replacement Pressure Control for All GM 3500 Sprayers Part No. 222–369 includes all items marked with a . It does not include unmarked items. Order the Basic Control, 222–369, and/or items 309 or 313 as needed. Ref.
  • Page 44 Parts – Cart Ref 13 REF 3 See page NO TAGNO TAG Label See page 48 114d See page 46 114a 114c 114b 114e 0003C...
  • Page 45 Parts – Cart Model 231–132, Series A With one gun Model 231–140 With two guns Includes items 1–173 Includes items 1–172, and 401–405 (see page 48) Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 111–154 CABLE, dual gun selector, 100–731 WASHER, 3/8”...
  • Page 46 Parts – Mechanical REF 24 REF 25 REF 133 REF 86 Ref 2 REF 133 Label See page 44 See page 42 Located on bottom Ref 84 Located on inside of cover Located on outside of cover 0004B...
  • Page 47 Parts – Mechanical Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 162–453 NIPPLE. 1/4–18 npsm x 1/4–18 npt 176–817 SPRING, retaining 238–960 VALVE, pressure relief 218–035 BEARING HOUSING 220–285 CAP, secondary fluid outlet 223–101 DRIVE HOUSING KIT 162–453 NIPPLE, hex, 1/4 npsm x 1/4 npt Includes items 77a to 77c 1-3/16”...
  • Page 48 Parts – Gun Mounting Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 224–025 BRACKET, gun support 1 111–817 CLAMP, arm support 188–135 GUIDE, cable 100–846 FITTING, lubrication 111–016 BEARING, flanged REF 1 111–230 SCREW, mach, flhd, 1/4–20 x 1” 100–015 NUT, hex, 1/4–20 100–016 LOCKWASHER, 1/4”...
  • Page 49 Parts – Pinion Assembly Ref No. 138 Ref. Pinion Housing Part No. Description Qty. Includes items 138a to 138g NOTE: Items 138h to 138p are not included in a kit. Or- Ref. der them separately as needed. Part No. Description Qty.
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    Technical Data Engine ................4.0 Horsepower, Honda Maximum Working Pressure .
  • Page 51 Notes...
  • Page 52: Warranty

    LDI’s written recommendations. This warranty does not cover, and LDI shall not be liable for, any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non–LDI component parts.

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