Graco GM 3000 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 9

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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.
NOTE: The engine stops automatically, or will not
start, if it is low on oil. Refer to the oil fill procedure in
the Honda engine manual or to step
3,
page 6.
4. Be
sure the spark plug cable is firmly pushed
onto the plug.
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Starting the Sprayer
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 1 as you start the sprayer.
1. When starting a sprayer that
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NOT PRIMED,
remove the spray tip.
2. Place the suction tube into the paint, water or
flushing or are ready to spray.
solvent container, depending on whether you are
.3. Open the black fuel shutoff lever by pushing it in
the direction
of
the arrow.
A
CAUTION
Never try to start the engine unless fluid pressure is
Trying to'start the engine when it is pressurized
relieved and the pressure control switch is OFF.
could damage the recoil system.
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
rope could also jam in recoil assembly.
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.
6. Unlock the gun trigger safety.
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