Graco 24W617 Piston Rod
Graco 24W617 Piston Rod is a genuine OEM replacement rod and piston valve assembly for ProConnect pump sprayers. It restores pressure, smooth priming, and reliable spray performance.
- Fits Graco 390 PC, 395 Ultra PC, 490/495/595 Ultra Max II, and Pro210ES models.
- Compatible with pump lowers 17C487 and 17C721.
- Fixes issues like low pressure, poor priming, or spray cutoff.
- Durable OEM-quality replacement part for long-lasting use.
Fitment & Specs — Graco 24W617 Piston Rod
Compatible Machines
The 24W617 Piston Rod is used in ProConnect-style pump lowers on the following sprayers (verify your exact model number and pump style):
- Graco 390 PC — Models 17C310 (Hi-Boy), 17C313 (Stand)
- Graco Ultra 395 PC — Models 17E844 (Stand), 17E845 (Lo-Boy), 17E846 (Hi-Boy)
- Graco Ultra Max II 490 — Models 17E852 (Stand), 17E853 (Lo-Boy), 17E854 (Hi-Boy)
- Graco Ultra Max II 495 — Models 17E855 (Stand), 17E856 (Lo-Boy), 17E857 (Hi-Boy)
- Graco Ultra Max II 595 — Models 17E858 (Lo-Boy), 17E859 (Hi-Boy)
- Graco Pro210ES — Cart & Stand (ProConnect pump)
What is 24W617?
The Graco 24W617 Piston Rod is the OEM rod + piston valve assembly that drives the up/down stroke inside the pump cylinder. It restores prime, pressure, and consistent spray when the original rod is worn, scratched, or cut by high pressure.
Key Details
| Part Number | 24W617 |
|---|---|
| Category | Piston Rod & Piston Valve Assembly (Pump Lower component) |
| Pump Style | ProConnect style pump lowers (match by sprayer model & pump PN) |
| Typical Symptoms Resolved | Poor priming, loss of pressure, pulsation, spray cutoff caused by rod/piston wear |
| Recommended Checks During Install | Inspect cylinder, packings, seals, check balls/seats; replace worn items together |
| Compatibility Note | Verify in your sprayer parts manual; some series have multiple pump variants |
Compatibility Tips
- Confirm your sprayer’s exact model (e.g., 17E855) and pump lower PN (e.g., 17C487).
- If your unit is a regional variant, compare the pump lower diagram to ensure the same rod/piston design.
- When the rod shows scoring or the piston valve leaks, replace packings and check valves at the same time.