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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Liquid leaks. Nut may be loose or rub-
ber seal is cracked or
damaged.
Tighten the nut and/or replace the seal and lubricate.
Liquid leaks from
the lid.
Lid not screwed on tight-
ly or seal is cracked or
damaged.
Tighten lid. Lubricate the seal, replace if necessary.
Tank starts to
collapse; tank lid
cannot be
unscrewed
creating vacuum.
Vent holes in tank lid
have become clogged.
Remove cap and with a small wire, unclog the holes.
Clean the cap, check the valve. Lubricate check valve
and reinstall.
Low or no
pressure.
Battery is out of charge,
switch is in "off" position
or tip nozzle is stuck.
Charge the battery to full charge, turn switch to ON
position, unscrew nozzle, and remove debris.
Tank leaks at pump
connection.
Seals are damaged. Replace damaged seals
Tank leaks at pump. The hose clamp is loose. Tighten the hose clamp.
Tank leaks at hose
connection.
Clamp is loose or
damaged.
Tighten clamp or replace if damaged.
Diaphragm is
leaking.
Diaphragm is damaged. Replace diaphragm.
The machine does
not start.
The battery is not
charged.
Charge the battery by following the procedures in the
battery and charger manual.
Battery is too cold. Remove battery from backpack sprayer. Place battery
on charger and allow to charge for 10 minutes or until
the changing light turns green. Remove from charger
and install in backpack sprayer for use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or
just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Sunday.