Graco GM 3000 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 9

Startup
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Before
You
Start the Sprayer
1.
See Flushing on page
12
to determine if you
should flush the sprayer.
2.
Be sure
the gas tank Is full.
3. Check the engine oil level.
start, if it is low on oil. Refer to the oil fill procedure in
NOTE: The engine stops automatically, or will not
the Honda engine manual or to step 3. page
6.
4. Be sure the spark plug cable
is firmly pushed
onto the plug.
Starting the Sprayer
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 1 as you start the sprayer.
1.
When starting a sprayer that
IS
NOT PRIMED,
remove the spray tip.
2. Place the suction tube into the paint, water or
solvent container, depending on whether you are
flushing or are ready to spray.
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3. Open the black fuel shutoff
lever by pushing it in
the direction of the arrow.
A
CAUTION
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Never try to start the engine unless fluid pressure is
relieved and the Dressure control switch is OFF.
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4.
Move the pressure control switch to OFF.
5.
To start the engine:
a. Turn the pressure adjusting knob all the way
counterclockwise to the lowest pressure set-
ting.
b. Slide the metal throttle lever away from the
fuel tank to maximum position (fully left).
c. If the engine is cold, close the choke by mov-
ing the gray lever.
d. If the engine is warm, close the choke by
moving the gray lever only half way or not at
all.
e. Turn the engine switch to ON.
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MOVING PARTS HAZARD
A rope which recoils too quickly may hit
someone and cause serious injury. The
roDe could also iam in recoil assemblv.
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f. Hold the frame of the sprayer with one hand
and pull the starter rope rapidly and firmly.
Continue holding the rope as you let it return.
Pull and return the rope until the engine starts.
g. Open the choke as soon as the engine starts,
except in cold weather. In cold weather, leave
the choke closed for 10 to
30
seconds before
opening it to keep the engine running.
Trying to start the engine when it is pressurized
could damage the recoil system.
6.
Unlock the gun trigger safety,
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