Bulldog Air Motor Instructions & Parts
Bulldog Air Motor Instructions & Parts
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WARNING CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to
injury or death if you do not follow the instructions. or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
instructions.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.
INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is for professional use only.
Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco
distributor.
Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure stated on the equipment or in the Technical Data
for your equipment. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated component
in your system.
Use fluids and solvents which are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Refer to the Tech-
nical Data section of all equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose
Graco hoses to temperatures above 180F (82C) or below –40F (–40C).
Comply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and safety regulations.
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause
extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin
can also cause serious injury.
Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate medi-
cal attention.
Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun when spraying.
Check the gun diffuser operation weekly. Refer to the gun manual.
Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 whenever you: are instructed to relieve pres-
sure; stop spraying; clean, check, or service the equipment; and install or clean the spray tip.
Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.
Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose.
Use only Graco approved hoses. Do not remove any spring guard that is used to help protect the
hose from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings.
Keep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the pump.
Before servicing the equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 to prevent the
equipment from starting unexpectedly.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. Refer to Grounding on page 5.
If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray-
ing immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed.
Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
Installation
General Information 7. Solvent pails used when flushing: follow your local
code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive,
NOTE: Reference numbers and letters in parentheses placed on a grounded surface. Do not place the
in the text refer to the callouts in the figures and the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as paper or
parts drawing. cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continu-
ity.
NOTE: Always use Genuine Graco Parts and Acces-
sories, available from your Graco distributor. 8. To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure, hold a metal part of the spray
gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail,
Grounding then trigger the gun.
WARNING W
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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure 4. Unlock the gun/valve trigger safety. Hold a metal
part of the gun/valve firmly to a grounded metal
pail. Trigger the gun/valve to relieve pressure.
WARNING
5. Lock the gun/valve trigger safety.
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of serious injury, in- 6. Open the fluid drain valve. Leave the fluid drain
cluding fluid injection, splashing in the valve open until you are ready to spray/dispense
eyes or on the skin, or moving parts, again.
always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
whenever you: If you suspect that the spray tip/nozzle or hose is
are instructed to relieve the pressure, completely clogged, or that pressure has not been fully
shut off the pump relieved after following the steps above, very slowly
loosen the tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling
stop spraying/dispensing,
to relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely.
check or service any of the system equipment,
Now clear the tip/nozzle or hose obstruction.
or install or clean the spray tips/nozzle.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
1. Lock the gun/valve trigger safety. The operating conditions of your particular system
determine how often maintenance is required. Estab-
2. Turn off the air to the motor. lish a preventive maintenance schedule by recording
when and what kind of maintenance is needed, and
3. Close the bleed-type master air valve (required in then determine a regular schedule for checking your
your system). system.
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Troubleshooting
Stalled Motor
WARNING
To restart a stalled motor, remove the lift ring (18) from
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or the detent housing (45) and use a screwdriver to push
other body parts. To reduce the risk of serious the air valve housing (30) down. See Fig. 2.
injury, including amputation, keep fingers out of the
detent housing (45) and exhaust openings. Locating Air Leaks
Detail of Air Director Valves To locate an air leak, shut off the air supply and dis-
connect the air hose. Screw the inlet union (3) out of
the air manifold (41). Remove the shield (51), then
H (37, 17) screw the union back into the manifold. Connect the air
41 hose and turn the air on. Do not exceed 40 psi (0.28
MPa, 2.8 bar) incoming air pressure. Use the checking
30
methods listed below in the Check Chart to find where
the air is leaking. Refer to Fig. 2.
A or D (38)
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Check Chart
Stroke Fig. Checking Cause of
Model 208–356 Shown Position Ref. Method Leakage
Points
UP only A By feel Blown air
18 (air valve manifold
housing g gaskets (38)
down)
45 B By feel Blown air
cylinder
3 gasket (19)
C Squirt oil Worn throat
around wiper packings
seal (25) (23 or 61)
DOWN only D By feel Blown air
1 (air valve manifold
housing g up)
p) gasket (38)
E By Feel Damaged
(16) G wiper seal
F (21) (25)
F Squirt oil Worn trip
around rod packing
bearing (1) (21)
G Squirt oil Damaged
J (29) around trip rod
bearing (1) bearing
gasket (16)
(19) B C
(23, 61) BOTH H Squirt oil Worn air
around air valves (37)
valve (30) or o-rings
(17)
J Hold paper Worn piston
strip over o-ring (29)
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E (25) exhaust
Fig. 2 holes
Service
NOTE: Repair kit 206–734 is available. For best Model 208–356 Shown
results, use all the new parts in the kit, even if the old 3
ones look good. Parts included in the kit are marked
with an asterisk, for example (16*). 10
51
Disassembly
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the 13
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6.
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Service
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 4 for steps 6 to 9. 9. Remove and check the valve plates (47) for wear
or damage, handling them carefully. Clean the
6. To prevent the spring-loaded director valves plates and mating surfaces of the manifolds (41).
(37) from popping out of the air valve housing
NOTE: If you replace the valve plates, also replace the
(30), hold them in with your fingers. Lift the air
seals (39).
valve housing and rotate it 90, so it rests on the
manifolds (41). Remove your fingers slowly, allow-
Model 208–356 Shown
ing the valve springs to release gently. Remove
and inspect the director valves (37), o-rings (17), 31
and springs (26).
9 26 17
37
30 14
47
CAUTION 39
41
35
Be careful not to damage the surface of the trip rod
(22), which would restrict its free movement. Special 41 8
padded pliers, Part No. 207–579, are available. 22
9
WARNING
The openings in the valve plates (47) are very 07269
sharp. Be careful not to cut yourself. Fig. 4
Service
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 5 for steps 10 to 17. 14. Lock the hex of the piston shaft (2) in a vise and
unscrew the connecting rod stud (36) from the
10. Remove the washer (27) and rubber pad (28) from piston shaft.
the cylinder (44).
13. Pull the piston (2) and trip rod (22) up out of the
16. Remove the v-block packing (23), backup washer
base (50 or 66). Remove the o-ring (29) from the
(24), and gasket (19) from the base (50 or 66).
piston.
NOTE: The connecting rod stud (36) is fastened to the 17. Turn the base over. On Models 208–356 and
piston shaft (2) with anaerobic sealant, and may be 208–360, remove the wiper seal (25). Inspect the
difficult to remove. bearing (67) in place. Remove only if damaged.
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Service
Model 208–356 Shown
27
28
1
16
20
44
21 Detail of Piston
22
11 2
2 6
29
50 or 66
22
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Detail of Base
19 1
36
50 or 66 07274
23
Clearance between the inside shoulders must be
1
exactly 5.5 in. (139.7 mm).
24
67
25
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Fig. 5
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Notes
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Service
Reassembly NOTE: On Model 208–357 only, install the washer
(65), bearing (64), female gland (57), v-packings (61)
1. Clean all parts thoroughly and inspect for wear or with the lips facing down, male gland (58), spring (60),
damage. Replace parts as necessary. and packing retainer (63). Refer to the parts drawing
on page 22.
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 6 for steps 2 to 6.
4. On Models 208–356 and 208–360, grease the
2. Turn the base (50 or 66) upside down.
wiper seal (25*) and press-fit in the base (50).
3. On Models 208–356 and 208–360, if the bearing
(67) was removed, press-fit the new bearing so its 5. Turn the base upright. Install the backup washer
top edge is flush with the shoulder (S) of the (24*) in the base (50 or 66). Grease the v-block
packing cavity. After installation, measure the inner packing (23*) and install it in the base so the lips
diameter of the bearing. It must be uniformly 1.375 face up.
in. (35 mm) to ensure that the piston shaft does
not bind. If incorrect, size the bearing while in 6. Place the gasket (19*) on the base (50 or 66) so
place; this can be done with a 1.375 in. diameter one of its notches (K) aligns with the optional fluid
steel ball. outlet (L).
19 1 Inner diameter of the bearing must be uniformly 1.375 in. (35 mm).
2 Grease.
3 Lips of packing must face up.
4 Align notch (K) in gasket (19) with the optional fluid outlet (L)
in the base (50 or 66).
S K 4
23* 3
50 or 66
24*
67 1
25* 2
L 4
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Fig. 6
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Service
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 7 for steps 7 to 11. 9. Regrease the inside of the cylinder (44). Carefully
turn the piston assembly and cylinder over and
7. Grease the trip rod (22) with light, water-proof
guide it into the base (50 or 66). Align one of the
grease and slide it into the piston (2) shaft. Clean
cylinder’s air channels (M) with the notch (K) in the
the threads of the piston and the connecting rod
gasket (19) and with the optional fluid outlet (L) of
stud (36). Apply Loctite 242 or the equivalent to
the base. Install the lockwashers (6) and screws
both. Screw the stud into the piston and torque to
(11) and torque to 9–15 ft-lb (11–20 Nm).
148–162 ft–lb (200–220 Nm).
8. Place the cylinder (44) upside down on the base 10. Install the backup washer (20*) and v-block pack-
(50 or 66). Grease the piston (2), o-ring (29*), and ing (21*) in the bearing (1) so the lips of the pack-
inside of the cylinder. Place the o-ring around the ing face out of the bearing. Install the gasket (16*)
piston; the o-ring is larger than the piston groove. on the bearing. Grease the trip rod (22) and thread
Install the piston in the cylinder so the excess of the bearing onto the trip rod and into the cylinder
the o-ring fits into one of the air channels (M) of (44). Use a 1 in. deep-well socket wrench to
the cylinder. Use your fingers to push the o-ring tighten the bearing to 14–18 ft-lb (19–24 Nm).
out of the channel and seat it in the piston groove.
Very carefully lower the piston into the cylinder. 11. Install the rubber pad (28) and washer (27) in the
cylinder (44).
CAUTION
When reassembling the sanitary air motor, Model
208–360, apply sealant to the cylinder flange to seal
out exhaust air that could contaminate the material.
Use silicone sealant GE NO. SCS 1300 or equiva-
lent.
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Service
Model 208–356 Shown
1 Grease with light, waterproof grease. 5 Torque to 9–15 ft-lb (11–20 Nm).
Detail of Piston
2 Apply Loctite 242 or equivalent to threads. 6 Lips of packing must face out of the bearing.
2 1
3 Torque to 148–162 ft-lb (200–220 Nm).
7 Torque to 14–18 ft-lb (19–24 Nm).
4 Grease inside wall of cylinder.
8 Align air channel (M) and notch (K) in
gasket (19) with the optional fluid outlet
29* 1 (L) in the base (50 or 66).
27
28
1 7
16*
20*
4 44
21* 6
2 22 1
11 5
22 1 2 6
M 8
50 or 66
K 8
2 3
36
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L 8
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Fig. 7
Service
12. See Fig. 8. Make sure the seals (39) are in place NOTE: The air valve alignment tool (N) ensures proper
on the valve plates (47). Attach the plates to the clearance and alignment for the manifolds.
manifolds with the screws (14).
13. Place the air valve alignment tool (N, order Part
No. 168–513) on the trip rod (22). Place the gas-
kets (38*) on the cylinder (44) so the wide end of
the slot aligns with the air channel (M). Install the
manifolds (41). The air inlet manifold (the one with
the open port, P) must align with the optional fluid
outlet in the base (L, Fig. 7). Install the screws (8)
and washers (9). Remove the tool.
14 47 39
P N
8 P
22
9
*38 47 14
41
38*
44
41
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M 41
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Fig. 8
Service
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 9 for steps 14 to 16. 16. Install an o-ring (17*) on each director valve (37).
Grease the director valves and springs (26) and
14. Thread the hub (35) onto the trip rod (22). Lift the
place them in each side of the air valve housing
rod and grasp it with the padded locking pliers.
(30). Hold the parts in the housing and carefully
Screw the hub down as far as possible by hand.
rotate the housing 90 until it slides down between
15. Install the air valve housing (30), lockwasher (9), the manifolds (41). Be very careful not to dam-
and trip rod nut (31) so the nut is flush with the top age the air director valves (37).
of the trip rod (22). Tighten the nut 1–1/2 turns
more, so there is 0.031 in. (0.8 mm) clearance
between the top of the rod and the top of the nut.
Hold the flats of the trip rod nut (31) with a wrench.
With another wrench, tighten the hub (35) to 21–25
ft-lb (28–35 Nm). Turn the valve housing (30) so it
rests on the manifolds, then release the pliers.
Make top of nut flush with top of trip rod, then tighten 1–1/2 turns more.
Top of nut (31) must be 0.031” (0.8 mm) from end of rod (22).
31
Torque to 21–25 ft-lb (28–35 Nm)
9
Grease
26
37 17*
37
*17
26
30
35
22 22
31
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Fig. 9
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Service
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 10 for steps 17 to 21. Model 208–356 Shown
3
17. Install the rubber pad (28) and washer (27) in the
bottom of the detent housing (45). Grease the 10
plunger (46), assemble the axles (52) and rollers
(4) and grease them, and install these parts in the
detent housing.
19. Grease the guides (33) and install with the springs
(34) into each side of the detent housing (45).
Screw the retainers (32) into both sides of the
housing; they should readily screw all the way into
the housing by hand. If they do not, the detents
are not assembled correctly; inspect, and correct 13
any misalignment. Now firmly tighten the retainers
(32). 7
WARNING 45 32
34
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Do not operate without the air motor 33
46
shield in place. Pinching or amputation
of fingers or hands may occur. See
28
MOVING PARTS HAZARD on page 3. 27 4
52
20. Install the grommet (40), air motor shield (51), and
the air inlet fitting (3). Install the screws (10). 41
40
Reconnect the ground wire.
Grease
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Fig. 10
Notes
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Parts
Model 208–356, Series J
Includes items 1–68
1 Lips of V-Packing Must Face Down
53
54 3 2 Lips of V-Packing Must Face Up
10
44
51 11
6
68 22
32
34 19
18 13
15 45 7 29*
41 33 36
39 46
4 2 2 *23
52 *24
28
27
31
*38 47 9
14 40
37 8
*17
35 9
26 30
27
28 50
1
16*
*20
67
1 *21
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Parts
Model 208–356, Series J
Include items 1–68
Ref Ref
No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
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Parts
Model 208–357, Series J
Includes items 1–68
1 Lips of V-Packings Must Face Down
53 55
44
54
10 11
56 36
6
2 *23
51
*24
19 66
68
*29
13
18
15 45 65
7 2
41 32 64
39 34 57
33
4 46
52
28
61
27
1
31 58
60
*38 9 40
47
8 63
14
37 *17
9 22
26 30 35
27
1 28
*20 16*
1 *21
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Parts
Model 208–357, Series J
Include items 1–68
Ref Ref
No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
Parts
Model 208–360, Series J
Include items 1–68
1 Lips of V-Packing Must Face Down
53
54 44
3
18
11
10
6
51 36
19
23* 2
68 24*
34 29*
32
13
2
15 45 7
41
39 33
4 46 48
52
28
27
31 22
9 40
*38
47
14 8
37 *17 50
26 30 35 9
27 67
1 28
*25
16*
*20
1 *21
03336A
Parts
Model 208–360, Series J
Include items 1–68
Ref Ref
No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty.
Technical Data
Category Data
Maximum Incoming Air Pressure 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
Effective Piston Area 38 sq. in. (248 cm2)
Piston Diameter 7 in. (178 mm)
Stroke Length 4.75 in. (121 mm)
Air Valves Dual, slide type
Valve Housing Balanced, opposing seals and detent rollers
Shipping Weight Model 208–356 and 208–357: 74 lb (33.3 kg)
Model 208–360: 78 lb (35.1 kg)
Dimensions
Models 208–356 and 208–360 Model 208–357
23.28”
19” (568.2 mm)
(483 mm)
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4” (102 mm)
Four 0.437” (11.1 mm) dia. holes
on 10.5” (267 mm) bolt circle 9.75” (247.7 mm) dia.
1.375” (34.9 mm) R
90
45
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date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited
warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment
determined by Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accor-
dance with Graco’s written recommendations.
This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by
faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or sub-
stitution of non–Graco component parts. Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction, damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of
Graco equipment with structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco, or the improper design, manufacture,
installation, operation or maintenance of structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco.
This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for
verification of the claimed defect. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The
equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect
in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor, and
transportation.
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NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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