My pump doesn't work. How do I get the pump to open. I put it on the can of oil and turned it in the "open" direction but nothing happens.
1879814
I would say you have a defective pump. I so far never had that happen to me.
204992
Sounds like a question for Dr Drew...but I'll give it a go. Here's what I'd test....Put a bit of WATER in the container and assemble everything, then pump the handle just a FEW times. Then SLOWLY unscrew where the hose connects to the container, does air escape? If not, then either there's an issue with THAT seal, there's an issue with the pump:container seal, or there's an issue with the pump itself. If air does escape, then screw it back on and pump it once. Then unscrew the spray nozzle tip all the way and pull the trigger, does air/water escape? If so, then there was an issue with the nozzle being too tight. If not, then the tube or nozzle are likely clogged and then take an air car with the little included hose and open the trigger then spray the air into the tube to clean out the system, then from the nozzle side. Does this fix it?
2050990
I know this is an old question but for the sake of others looking at this, THE PUMP IS SEALED and the oil is non serviceable. It is a sealed system, do not add oil. This information comes directly from Briggs and Stratton technical support. I called them, they double checked. Bolt this on and away you go...
440931
I also had this issue. My problem was I did not screw the plastic ring part tight enough around the base unit and hence there was no pressure building up, and the pump wasn't dispensing. I called the MISTO customer service and they send me a replacement pump for free, in case there is an issue with the pump part.
519975
Mike, had this issue once with my old pump, I accidentally switched the L1 and L2 wires. Mark them first ( for the future) and swap them. I also heard to make sure the internal ground and the external copper ground is attached as well. Hope this helps, once you dial in the timers this pump is pretty awesome.
1212505
Probably if u find a pump the same size. Before you do that though, slide the bottom part off where the suction cups are. Then pull out the little fan part, try cleaning the barrel and then the inside of the pump with a q- tip. Some times mine would stop working be cause it would get to slimmy. Try that
307484
Linda is wrong! DO NOT turn on your engine ... this can supply an OVERVOLTAGE to the outlet and damage the pump. If the outlet is dead without turning the key, then turn the key to the first position (Accessory), and this should turn on the outlet.
902649
I ran it in reverse. Otherwise my husband took it apart and it worked for a little while. Then I bought this new one. I see there should be oil on a piece of paper every once in a while. I just learned that. I found a nice on the internet after I bought this one for about the same price and does the same thing at either Walmart or Meijer.
438294
I had the same problem! Hold the center ring, in between the pump and base, then spin the pump.
1184954
I had the same issue with it, so I just add the oil to the water as well. It's worked great for me so far.
2276141
You have to pump it until it get hard to pump. Make sure that you do not have the oil going up the tube. Have it on a flat surface and pump it until it get hard and make sure that you do not over fill it either or it will not pump. There is a line that tells you how much oil to put in. Hope this helps you.
860177
At first you have to give it maybe a dozen good pumps. If that doesn't do it, check the hook up on the bottle part of the unit, or the handle trigger. Took me a few minutes to figure it out too!
933744
My oiler worked perfectly out of the box, but last time I used it, I don't think the oiler was working well. I didn't have much to saw and made a note to try to clean out the holes, etc for the oiler when I had time. I figured it was just clogged...
1038018
Some pumps are built for fuel also, I am pretty sure this is just strictly oils. I believe it says water can't go through it either. It does work great, but I have only used it for oils.
1396656
join the club! I've spent a lot of time trying to figure that out and I never did. I cleaned all the hoses and the heater. I even replaced the pump, but it still does not spray. I had only used it twice and cleaned it well before storing.
898219
This was confusing for us also. There was pump oil in the box. Additionally, our instructions said to flll the oil resevoir with pump oil, but there was already oil in the reservoir. Have used it about 6 times now and it works just fine.
229109
They provide replacement parts in the box...it's important to put oil [I use canola] in each side of the pump before turning it on...my problem has been to 1) let it run dry after it emptied my dry well; 2) not re-primed with oil after I restarted it; 3) eaten up the internal parts by sucking up a pebble or two, and not noticing it. The pump has saved me a lot of money, and I'm more alert and careful with it now...I'd go for it...good luck...w