NewRider™ 5000 Airless Riding Field Line Striper
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NewRider™ 5000 Manual / 3033.0723
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SPRAY TIP CLEANING DURING USE
1. With the spray head down, place the Prime/Spray Valve
in the prime position, and then press the spray trigger
pedal to release the system pressure.
2. Turn the spray gun tip to the clean position. (The spray
tip arrow pointed toward the gun.)
3. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the spray position and
trigger the gun. This should clear the spray gun of
blockages. Turn the prime/spray valve to the prime
position, and the trigger the gun to release the system
pressure.
4. Reverse the spray gun tip so that the spray tip is in
spray mode (spray tip arrow pointed at the ground).
5. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the spray and then
resume spraying.
6. If the spray tip appears to be clean and gun will not
spray properly, check the spray gun filter located in the
spray gun handle. The filter can be cleaned with soap
and water however, if the filter is too clogged or dirty to
clean it must be replaced.
7. If the spray gun is still clogged, proceed to the cleaning
procedure below.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. The NewRider™ 5000 is equipped with an on-board
purge tank that holds up to 2.5 gallons of water. Make
sure this has 1-2 gallons of water.
2. Check that the ball valve on the bottom of the purge
tank is in the open position (valve handle in line with
hose).
3. Turn the paint tank feed selector valve (located below
the tank on the left side) to the closed position (handle
crosswise to hose).
4. Turn the purge feed valve to the open position (handle
in line with the fittings).
5. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the prime position.
6. Start the engine and move the pump engaging lever to
the “On” position. Watch until the fluid returning to the
tank runs clear.
7. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the spray position and
trigger the gun until the spray runs clear.
8. Clean the spray tip if needed with a nylon bristle brush.
DO NOT use brushes with metal bristles or any metal
object to clean the spray tip of dried paint. Replace the
tip if it cannot be cleaned.
9. If the spray tip appears to be clean and the gun will still
not spray, check the spray gun filter located in the
handle of the spray gun. If the filter cannot be cleaned
it must be replaced.
10. Drain the paint tank of any unused paint. You may now
rinse the inside of the paint tank.
NOTE: You may want to place the machine on a slight
incline so the drain outlet of the tank is at the lowest
point for better draining.
11. With most of the water drained from the purge tank,
(leave about 1” depth) and add approximately 4
ounces (1/2 cup) of Pump Defender into the purge
tank.
12. Start the engine, and leave the Prime/Spray Valve in
the prime position, and the pump engaging lever in the
“On” position. Watch the returning fluid until you see
Pump Defender appear from the return hose.
13. Move the pump engaging lever to “Off” and turn off
machine. Press spray gun trigger to relieve any
pressure.
14. Check the in-line pump filter once each week. (White
plastic filter at bottom of tank near tank selector
valve). Turn the purge tank feed selector valve to the
“Off” position.
15. Unscrew the bottom half of the filter. Clean the filter
bowl and screen, and then re-install them.
NOTE: There is a gasket between the lower half of the
filter housing and the upper half. Check that this is in
place when installing the bottom half of the filter. Hand
Tighten Only.
