Graco 2730B User manual

Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2004, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
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Instructions
Direct Drive Pressure Washer
Important Safety Instructions.
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions.
- For high pressure water cleaning -
Models:
Model
Horse Power and
Motor Brand
Operating Pressure
Maximum Working
Pressure
PSI MPa bar PSI MPa bar
2730B
6.5 hp Briggs &
Stratton
2700 18.6 186 3000 20.6 206
2730H 6.5 hp Honda 2700 18.6 186 3000 20.6 206
3030 9 hp Honda 3000 20.6 206 3300 22.75 227.5
3340 11 hp Honda 3300 22.75 227.5 3600 24.0 248
3540 13 hp Honda 3500 24.1 241 3800 26.2 262
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Warnings
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Warnings
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent
fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot; shut off engine and let it cool. Fuel is flammable
and can ignite or explode if spilled on hot surface.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
• Ground equipment and conductive objects in work area. See Grounding instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.
INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just
a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the end of the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking, or servicing equipment.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not use hoses to pull equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless. Breathing carbon mon-
oxide can cause death. Do not operate in an enclosed area.

Warnings
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TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.
• Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating
area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic
fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
•Gloves
• Hearing protection
WARNING

Component Identification
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Component Identification
Key:
AHose
B Hose Rack
C Gun Holder
D Gun and Wand
E Tip Storage
F Engine Oil Fill
G Water Pump Oil Fill
H Oil Level Site Gage
J Pressure Unloader Adjustment Knob
K Garden Hose Connection
L High Pressure Hose Connection
M Engine ON/OFF Switch
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Setup
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Setup
Shipping Damage
Check pressure washer for shipping damage. Notify the
carrier immediately if there is any damage.
Connecting High-Pressure Hose and Gun
Connect high-pressure hose between pump outlet and
gun inlet. Both of these connections are made with quick
couplers.
Installing Spray Tip
Install spray tip on wand. (Installing and Changing Spray
Tips, page.) If you are using a Sandblasting Kit, see its
separate manual for installation instructions.
Connect to Water Supply
Connect hose from water supply to the garden hose
inlet on the pressure washer.
Up to 100 ft (30 m) of 3/8 in. high-pressure hose
may be used. Longer hoses could affect pressure
washer and chemical injector performance
balance.
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• The supply hose should not be longer than 50
ft (15 m) in length.
• Inside diameter of hose should measure at
least a 3/4 in. (19 mm).
CAUTION
• Before you connect garden hose to pressure
washer, check your local plumbing code regarding
cross-connection to the water supply. If required,
install a backflow preventer.
• If the inlet water pressure is over 60 psi (4.1 bar, 41
MPa), a regulating water valve must be installed at
the garden hose connection.
• Do not exceed 160° F (70° C) inlet water tempera-
ture.
The water source must have a minimum flow rate
equal to that of the pressure washer.
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Operation
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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
Follow this procedure when you stop spraying and
before cleaning, checking, servicing or transporting
equipment.
1. Engage trigger lock.
2. Turn pressure washer OFF.
3. Remove ignition cap from spark plug.
4. Turn off water supply and disconnect pressure
washer from water.
5. Unlock trigger lock. Trigger gun to relieve pressure.
Engage trigger lock.
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OFF
If you suspect the spray tip or hose is clogged or
that pressure has not been fully relieved after fol-
lowing the pressure relief procedure, VERY
SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or hose end
coupling to relieve pressure gradually, then loosen
completely. Clear hose or tip obstruction.
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Operation
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Startup
• Always engage the gun trigger safety latch when
you stop spraying. This reduces the risk of fluid
injection or splashing in eyes or on skin if the gun is
bumped or triggered accidentally. Be sure latch is
pushed fully down or it will not prevent the gun from
being triggered.
• When using a sandblasting kit, refer the sandblaster
kit instruction manual for detailed operating and
cleaning information.
1. Check oil level of engine and pump.
2. Check fuel level.
3. Check oil level in pump. It should be half way up the
sight glass, located on the front of the pump. Add
pump oil as necessary. The system is equipped with
a thermal overload to help prevent severe damage.
4. Turn on water supply.
.
5. Trigger gun until a constant stream of water sprays
from the tip, indicating air is purged from the system.
6. Open fuel shutoff valve. Be sure spark plug ignition
cable is pushed firmly on the spark plug.
• All Honda engine-powered pressure washers
are equipped with an engine low-oil sensor that
shuts the engine off when the oil level falls
below a certain level.
• If the engine stops unexpectedly, check the oil
and fuel levels.
• Check the oil level each time you add fuel.
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Fuel level
After the first 50 hours of operation, drain and refill
pump oil.
CAUTION
Always be sure the water supply is completely turned
on before you run the pressure washer. Never run
pressure washer without water. Costly pump damage
will result.
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Oil level
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7. Move switch to ON position and set throttle to HALF
throttle position.
8. Trigger gun to produce a constant stream of water
and, at the same time, pull starter rope quickly to
start the engine. Pull and return rope until the
engine starts. HINT: Placing one foot on the pres-
sure washer as a brace provides better leverage.
Chemical Injector Operation
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure (page 6).
2. Insert chemical filter (attached with clear tubing to
chemical injector) into the chemical container. Insert
brass coupler into chemical injector.
CAUTION
• Do not allow pressure washer to idle for more than
10 minutes. This causes the recirculating water to
overheat and can seriously damage the pump.
• Turn off pressure washer if it will not be spraying at
least every 10 minutes. If heated inlet water is used,
reduce this time more.
• Do not operate pressure washer with inlet water
screen removed. This screen help keep abrasive
sediment out of pump. This sediment could clog
pump or damage cylinders. Keep screen clean.
• Do not pump caustic materials which could corrode
pump components.
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OFF
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• For easier starting, have one person start pres-
sure washer while another triggers gun.
•If engine is cold, before starting engine, close
choke completely. In cool weather you might
have to run engine for the first 10-30 seconds
with the choke closed. In warm weather, open
choke completely as soon as engine starts.
• If engine is warm, start engine with choke
completely open or only partially closed. When
engine starts, open choke completely.
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CLOSED
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3. Install black (large orifice) chemical tip (Installing
and Changing Spray Tips, page 9). Installing and Changing Spray
Tips
Spray tips have 4- or 5-digit numbers on them. The first
two digits are the spray angle.
*The chemical injector tip is brass and has a larger
opening and a black plastic cap.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6.
2. Lock trigger safety.
3. Without holding your hand over the spray tip (A), pull
back the quick coupler ring (B). Remove the current
tip. Install a different tip. Push quick coupler ring
back into place.
The large orifice of the chemical tip causes a drop
in pressure that actuates the chemical injector.
Changing back to a small orifice spray tip, deacti-
vates the chemical injector and produces high pres-
sure for rinsing. The chemical filter can be left in the
chemical container during high pressure spraying.
To regulate the flow rate of the chemical, turn the
chemical adjustment knob on the injector.
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Spray Tip No. Spray Pattern Fan Angle
00XXX 0° blaster (red)
15XXX 15° (yellow)
25XXX 25° (green)
40XXX 40° (white)
Chemical* XX° (black)
CAUTION
To avoid the high pressure blowing the o-ring out of
the quick coupler, never operate the pressure washer
without a tip securely mounted in the quick coupler.
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Shutdown, Flushing and Storage
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Shutdown, Flushing and Storage
Short-term Storage (less than 30
days)
• Before you store the pressure washer overnight or
transport it, disconnect the water supply and
CLOSE the fuel supply valve.
• After each use, wipe all pressure washer surfaces
with a clean, damp cloth.
Long-term (more than 30
days)/Winter Storage
• Do not store unit outside where it can be exposed to
rain, dirt or adverse weather conditions.
• Do not expose pressure washer to freezing temper-
atures or allow water to freeze in pressure washer
components which could cause the pump to
lock-up. If this happens, allow the pump to thaw nat-
urally in a WARM ENVIRONMENT. Do not attempt
to speed up this process by pouring warm water on
the pump. This could cause additional damage to
the pump.
ENGINE:
1. Run engine until gas is gone or stabilize fuel and run
it through fuel system and carburetor.
2. Drain water out of pressure washer hose.
3. Turn fuel system of OFF position.
PUMP:
1. Place an antifreeze solution approximately 1 foot off
the ground. Attach one end of a 4- or 5-foot section
of hose to pump inlet and other end in the antifreeze
solution.
2. Pull starter rope on engine until antifreeze comes
out of pump outlet.
STORAGE LOCATION
Store pressure washer in garage, basement, or in an
area where it is protected from freezing temperatures.
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Maintenance Chart
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Maintenance Chart
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6.
Interval What to do
Daily • Clean water inlet screen and filter.
• Check engine and pump oil levels. Fill as necessary.
• Check gasoline level. Fill as necessary.
After first 5 hours of
operation
Change engine break-in oil. Drain oil when warm. Use SAE 30 or10W-30 detergent oil.
After every 25 hours
of operation
Clean and remove air cleaner foam. Wash with water and detergent. Dry thoroughly. Rub with
oil and squeeze to distribute oil.
After first 50 hours
of operation
Change pump break-in oil. Use approved SAE 20/30 pump oil.
After every 100
hours of operation or
every 3 months
• Clean or replace paper air cleaner cartridge. Tap gently to remove dirt.
• Change engine oil. Use SAE 30 or 10W-30 detergent oil.
After every 500
hours of operation or
every 6 months
Change pump oil. Use approved SAE 20/30 pump oil.

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Solution
Engine will not start or it is hard to
start
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor Fill tank with gasoline, open fuel shut-
off valve. Check fuel line and carbure-
tor.
Low oil Add oil to proper level.
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF posi-
tion
Turn switch to ON position.
Water in fuel or old fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use
new fuel and make sure spark plug is
dry.
Engine flooded or improperly choked Open choke. Pull engine starter rope
several times to clear out fuel. Make
sure spark plug is dry.
Dirty air cleaner filter Remove and clean filter.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong
type
Clean, adjust gap or replace spark
plug.
Gun not triggered Trigger gun while starting engine.
6.5 hp Briggs and Stratton model
may experience “vapor lock” due to
gas type and temperature
Allow unit to cool approximately 15
minutes and restart.
Engine misses or lacks power Partially plugged air cleaner filter Remove and clean.
Valve adjustment (lash) worn Adjust valve (lash) to manufacturer’s
specifications.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong
type
Clean, adjust gap or replace spark
plug.
Pressure is too low and/or pump runs
roughly
Worn or wrong size tip Replace with tip of proper size.
Inlet filter clogged Clean. Check more frequently.
Worn packings, abrasives in water or
natural wear
Check filter. Replace packing.
Inadequate water supply Check water flow rate to pump.
Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge
valves
Clean inlet and discharge valve
assemblies. Check filter.
Restricted inlet Garden hose might be collapsed or
kinked. Check hose and straighten to
remove kinks.
Worn inlet or discharge valves Replace worn valves.
Leaking high-pressure hose Replace high-pressure hose.
Water leaks from under pump mani-
fold
Worn packings Install new packings.
Water on oil side of pump Humid air condensing inside crank-
case
Change oil as specified in Mainte-
nance Chart, page 11.
Worn packings Install new packings.
Oil seals leaking Install new oil seals.

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Packings are failing frequently or pre-
maturely
Scored, damaged, or worn plungers Install new plungers.
Abrasive material in fluid being
pumped
Install proper filtration on pump inlet
plumbing.
Inlet water temperature too high Check water temperatures. It should
not exceed 160°F (70°C).
Pump running too long without spray-
ing
Never run pump more than 10 min-
utes without spraying.
Running pump dry Do not run pump without water.
Strong surging at inlet and low pres-
sure on discharge side
Foreign particles in inlet or discharge
valve or worn inlet and/or discharge
valves
Clean or replace valves.
Problem Cause Solution

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Pump Service: 2730B/2730H Model Pressure Washers
Repair kits are available. See the Parts List, page 18 (2730B) or page 20 (2830H). For the best results, use all parts
in kits.
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6.
Valves
For a set of six valves, order Valve Assembly Kit
804402.
1. Remove hex plug from the manifold using a 22mm
wrench.
2. Examine o-ring located under hex plug. Replace if
cut or distorted.
3. Remove valve assembly from cavity. The assembly
may come apart!
4. Install new valve, o-ring and hex plug. Torque to 33
ft-lb (45 N◆m).
Pumping Section
1. Remove capscrews and lock washers from manifold
using a 5mm wrench.
2. Carefully separate manifold from the crankcase. You
may have to lightly tap the manifold with a soft mal-
let to loosen it.
3. Carefully examine each plunger for any scoring or
cracking. Replace as necessary.
Servicing Plungers
1. Loosen plunger retaining nut five or six turns using a
13mm wrench. Push plunger toward the crankcase
to separate plunger and retaining screw.
2. Remove nut from plunger and examine and clean
o-ring, backup ring, and copper bearing/gasket
washer.
3. Remove plunger and flinger from plunger shaft.
Clean parts as necessary.
4. Inspect plunger shaft for oil leaks from crankcase. If
leaking is obvious, replace oil seals. Otherwise, DO
NOT remove these seals because they cannot be
reused. Oil Seal Kits are available for replacing
seals.
5. Lightly grease the flinger (and oil seal if it is being
replaced) on plunger shaft. Then install plunger.
6. Lightly grease the retaining screw and outer end of
the plunger. Place washer, o-ring and backup ring
around screw and install nut through plunger.
Torque to 11 ft-lb (15 N◆m).
7. Lubricate outside of each plunger. Slide the mani-
fold on the crankcase, being careful not to damage
seals.
8. Install capscrews and washers finger tight. Torque
screws to 8.8 ft-lb (12 N◆m) following the tightening
pattern in the following figure.
• The following metric wrenches are needed:
5mm, 13mm, and 22mm.
• Drain and refill pump after 50 hours of opera-
tion.
Retorque the plug after 5 hours operation.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to plunger or seals, keep manifold
properly aligned with the ceramic plungers when you
remove it.
If replacing packings, see Servicing V-Packings,
page 15.
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Servicing V-Packings
1. Remove manifold as described in Pumping Section,
page 14.
2. Carefully pull packing retainer from manifold. Exam-
ine o-ring. Replace o-ring if cut or damaged.
3. Remove V-packing and head ring. Pull out retainer
ring. Remove second V-packing and second head
ring.
4. Inspect all parts and replace as necessary.
5. Thoroughly clean packing cavities and inspect for
damage.
6. Lightly grease packing cavities. Replace packings in
the following order:
• head ring
• v-packing
• intermediate ring
• head ring
• v-packing
• packing retainer
• o-ring in retainer groove
7. Reassemble manifold following procedure
described in Servicing Plungers, page 14.
Uneven tightening could cause the manifold to bind
or jam.
Packings must be installed in the proper order and
facing the correct direction. Improperly installed
parts will cause the pump to malfunction.

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Pump Service: 3030, 3340, and 3540 Model Pressure
Washers
Repair kits are available. See the Parts List, page 22. For the best results, use all parts in kits.
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6.
Valves
For a set of six valves, order Valve Assembly Kit
804402.
1. Remove hex plug from the manifold using a 27mm
wrench.
2. Examine o-ring located under hex plug. Replace if
cut or distorted.
3. Remove valve assembly from cavity. The assembly
may come apart!
4. Install new valve, o-ring and hex plug. Torque to 73
ft-lb (99 N◆m).
Pumping Section
1. Remove capscrews and lock washers from manifold
using a 6mm wrench.
2. Carefully separate manifold from the crankcase. You
may have to lightly tap the manifold with a soft mal-
let to loosen it.
3. Carefully examine each plunger for any scoring or
cracking. Replace as necessary.
Servicing Plungers
Plunger Repair Kit 243430 is available to replace retain-
ers, o-rings, washers, and backup rings for three cylin-
ders.
1. Loosen plunger retaining nut five or six turns using a
13mm wrench. Push plunger toward the crankcase
to separate plunger and retaining screw.
2. Remove nut from plunger and examine and clean
o-ring, backup ring, and copper bearing/gasket
washer. Replace these parts if necessary using
Plunger Repair Kit 243430.
3. Remove plunger and flinger from plunger shaft.
Clean parts as necessary.
4. Inspect plunger shaft for oil leaks from crankcase. If
leaking is obvious, replace oil seals. Otherwise, DO
NOT remove these seals because they cannot be
reused. Oil Seal Kits are available for replacing
seals.
5. Lightly grease the flinger (and oil seal if it is being
replaced) on plunger shaft. Then install plunger.
6. Lightly grease the retaining screw and outer end of
the plunger. Place washer, o-ring and backup ring
around screw and install nut through plunger.
Torque to 14.4 ft-lb (19.5 N◆m).
7. Lubricate outside of each plunger. Slide the mani-
fold on the crankcase, being careful not to damage
seals.
• The following metric wrenches are needed:
6mm, 13mm, and 27mm.
• Drain and refill pump after 50 hours of opera-
tion.
Retorque the plug after 5 hours operation.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to plunger or seals, keep manifold
properly aligned with the ceramic plungers when you
remove it.
If replacing packings, see Servicing V-Packings,
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8. Install capscrews and washers finger tight. Torque
screws to 8.8 ft-lb (12 N◆m) following the tightening
pattern in the following figure.
Servicing V-Packings
Two packing kits are available: one kit contains packings
only. The other includes packings, rings and retainers.
1. Remove manifold as described in Pumping Section,
page 16.
2. Carefully pull packing retainer from manifold. Exam-
ine o-ring. Replace o-ring if cut or damaged.
3. Remove V-packing and head ring. Pull out retainer
ring. Remove second V-packing and second head
ring.
4. Inspect all parts and replace as necessary.
5. Thoroughly clean packing cavities and inspect for
damage.
6. Lightly grease packing cavities. Replace packings in
the following order:
• head ring
• v-packing
• intermediate ring
• head ring
• v-packing
• packing retainer
• o-ring in retainer groove
7. Reassemble manifold following procedure
described in Servicing Plungers, page 16.
Uneven tightening could cause the manifold to bind
or jam.
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Packings must be installed in the proper order and
facing the correct direction. Improperly installed
parts will cause the pump to malfunction.

Parts
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244389, Series A - 2730B with Briggs and Stratton 6.5 HP Motor
Ref.
No. Part No. Description Qty.
1 116299 ENGINE, gasoline, 6.5 HP Briggs
and Stratton
1
2 244749 PUMP, water, 2700, complete 1
3 244767 KIT, frame, includes wheels, feet
and tip grommets
1
4 244784 GUN 1
5 244783 HOSE, 4000 1
7 804511 WHEEL, pneumatic 2
8 805535 TIP, spray, red, 0° 1
9 805536 TIP, spray, yellow, 15° 1
10 805537 TIP, spray, green, 25° 1
11 805538 TIP, spray, white, 40° 1
244768 KIT, tip, 4-pack 1
12 805634 TIP, spray, chemical 1
13 804275 TUBING, chemical, 5/16 in. ID x 8 ft 1
15 101242 RING, retaining 2
16 110837 SCREW 4
17 111040 NUT 4
18 197428 COUPLING, quick release 1
19 116411 SPRING, compression 2
20 801546 SCREW, cap 2
21 100132 WASHER, flat 2
22 101566 NUT, lock 2
23 801504 FOOT, rubber 2
25 197792 KEY, square 1
26 116477 WASHER, nylon 2
27 244803 KIT, repair, unloader, preset, 2700 1
28 116460 VALVE, thermal 1
29 244741 KIT, repair, chemical injector 1
30 116557 MANIFOLD, pump, replacement 1
31 116558 COUPLING, chemical injector 1
32 804037 KIT, pump, packing (3 cylinders) 1
33 804402 KIT, pump, valve (3 cylinders) 1
34 804011 KIT, pump, plunger (order 3 to ser-
vice complete pump)
1
35 804033 KIT, pump, oil seal 1
37 244746 FITTING, pump, inlet 1
38 116563 NUT, push on (not shown) 2
39 244821 INJECTOR, chemical, complete 1
40 801012 GROMMETS 5
Ref.
No. Part No. Description Qty.

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