TROUBLESHOOTING
cAuSe
Skipping:
1. Air pressure too high
2. Paint too thick
3. Airbrush is dirty
4. Nozzle not seated on body
5. Nozzle damaged or cracked
6. Dried paint on tip of needle
7. Nozzle not centered in air cap 7. Clean nozzle & airbrush seats
Spitting:
1. Dried paint on tip of needle
2. Airbrush is dirty
3. Paint too thick
4. Air pressure too low
Bubbling in cup:
1. Loose head cap or nozzle
not lightly seated on body
2. Nozzle damaged or cracked
correction
1. Reduce pressure
2. Reduce with solvent
3. Refer to Cleaning and
Lubrication Section
4. Tighten head cap (by hand or
lightly with wrench)
5. Replace nozzle
6. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
1. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
2. Refer to "Cleaning and
Lubrication"
3. Reduce with solvent
4. Increase air pressure
1. Tighten head cap (by hand or
with wrench)
2. Replace nozzle
cAuSe
Will not Spray:
1. Clogged nozzle
2. Loose head cap
3. Loose needle locknut
4. Improper air pressure
5. Paint too thick
6. Nozzle damaged or cracked
7. Vent hole in cup lid is plugged
Sprays double Line:
1. Airbrush is dirty
2. Bent needle
3. Dirt on tip of nozzle or in air cap
4. Nozzle damaged or cracked
5. Dried paint on tip of needle
trigger sticks or does not
move smoothly:
1. Needs lubrication
2. Material leaks past packing
SB-2-056
Page 5
correction
1. Refer to "Cleaning and
Lubrication"
2. Tighten (by hand or lightly with
wrench)
3. Tighten
4. Adjust
5. Reduce with solvent
6. Replace nozzle
7. Unplug with toothpick or brush
1. Refer to "Cleaning and
Lubrication"
2. Replace or straighten needle
3. Flush with solvent or remove
and soak parts
4. Replace nozzle
5. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
1. Refer to "Lubrication"
2. Thoroughly clean airbrush
(including trigger) and tighten
packing (#6) by inserting small
slotted screwdriver into airbrush
body until it contacts packing
nut. Turn slightly clockwise.