Graco GM3500 SPRAYER 231-078 Instructions And Parts List page 7

SETUP
5. Be sure your system is properly grounded be-
fore operating it. Read and follow the warning sec-
tion, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD, on
page
5.
6 .
Fill the gas tank. See the FUELING section, below.
7. Flush the pump to remove the lightweight oil which
was left in to protect pump parts after factory testing.
a. Before using water-base paint, flush with
mineral spirits followed by soapy water, and
then a clean water flush.
b. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral
c. See FLUSHING GUIDELINES on page 11 for
8. Prepare the paint according to the manufacturer's
spirits only.
the flushing procedure.
recommendations.
a. Remove any skin that may have formed.
b. Stir the paint to mix pigments.
c.
Strain the paint through a fine nylon mesh
bag (available at most paint dealers) to
spray tip. This is probably the most important
remove particles that could clog the filter or
step toward trouble-free spray painting.
9.
Keep the sprayer uprlght and level during opera-
tion and whenever it
i s
being moved.
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MUFFLER
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Fig 7-1
FUELING
-
WARNING
Gasoline
is
extremely flammable and explosive un-
der certain conditions.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area
where the engine is refueled or where the gasoline
is stored.
securely closed after refueling.
Do not overfill the tank. Make sure the filler cap is
por or spilled fuel can ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel va-
engine.
make sure the area is dry before starting the
1.
Fuel specifications. Use automotive gasoline with
a pump octane number
(
or 86 or higher
or a research octane number of 91 or higher. Un-
deposits.
leaded fuel minimizes combustion chamber
2. Gasolines containing alcohol (gasohol). Do not
use gasohol containing methanol if it contains no
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. If it
does contain such additives, still do not use it if it con-
tains more than 5% methanol.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10%
ethanol.
high as stated in Fuel specifications.
Be sure the gasohol has octane ratings at least as
NOTE: The' Honda engine warranty does not cover
damage resulting from the use of gasolines con-
taining alcohol. See the HONOA engine manual
for more information.
3.
General. Do not use oil and gasoline mixtures or
contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or
water in the fuel tank.
4.
Tank capacity. 0.66 gallons (2.5 liter). Always leave
5. Shut off
the engine before refueling.
6. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap flrmly.
at least
1/2
in. at the top of the tank for expansion.
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