On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:51:51 -0500, Norminn
wrote:

Having all kinds of flashbacks on how to get it rebuilt over the holidays.
Then, just started taking it apart. Piston was frozen in there due to old
paint. I had cleaned it last time I used it, but apparently need to clean
it more. I'm going to do it with warm water this time.

The instructions are somewhat clear. Long term storage- use the
lubricate suggested. It prevents sticking/freezing/stuck parts and
what you now have to go through.

The XR9 went stainless piston (?).

More than once have sprayers failed for lack of cleaning and storage.