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Maintenance
the fuel pump. Desoot coils monthly or use an
additive if diesel is being used.
9. If machine is operated with smoking or eye burning
exhaust, coils will soot up, not letting water reach
maximum operating temperature. (See section on
Air Adjustments.)
10. Never allow water to be sprayed on or near engine
or burner assembly or any electrical component.
11. Periodically delime coils as per instructions.
12. Check to see that engine is properly lubricated.
It is advisable, periodically, to visually inspect the
burner. Check air inlet to make sure it is not clogged or
blocked. Wipe off any oil spills and keep this equipment
clean and dry.
The areas around the pressure washer should be kept
clean and free of combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
The flow of combustion and ventilating air to the burner
must not be blocked or obstructed in any manner.
Maintenance And Service
Unloader Valves
WARNING: The unloader valve on this pressure
washer has been factory set and sealed and is a field
nonadjustable part. Tampering with the factory setting
may cause personal injury and/or property damage,
and will void the manufacturer warranty.
AVERTISSEMENT: La soupape de décompression sur
cette laveuse à pression a été réglée en usine, puis
scellée, et est une pièce non réglable. L'altération du
paramètre de l'usine pourrait causer des lésions
corporelles et/ou des dommages à la propriété, et
annulera la garantie du fabricant.
Winterizing Procedure
Damage due to freezing is not covered by warranty.
Adhere to the following cold weather procedures
whenever the washer must be stored or operated
outdoors under freezing conditions.
During winter months, when temperatures drop below
32°F, protecting your machine against freezing is
necessary. Store the machine in a heated room. If this
is not possible then mix a 50/50 solution of anti-freeze/
water into a 5 gallon bucket. Place a short section of
garden hose into the bucket and connect it to the
machine. Elevate the bucket and turn the pump on to
siphon the anti-freeze through the machine. If
compressed air is available, an air fitting can be
screwed into the inlet connector and, by injecting
compressed air, all water will be blown out of the
system.
High Limit Hot Water Thermostat
For safety, each machine is equipped with a high limit
control switch. In the event that the temperature of the
water should exceed its operating temperature, the
high limit control will turn the burner off until the water
cools.
Pumps
Use only SAE 10W-40 non-detergent oil. Change oil
after the first 50 hours of use. Thereafter, change the oil
every three months or at 500 hour intervals. Oil level
should be checked by using the dipstick found on top of
the pump or the red dot visible through the oil gauge
window. Oil should be maintained at that level.
Cleaning of Coils
In alkaline water areas, lime deposits can accumulate
rapidly inside the coil pipes. This growth is increased by
the extreme heat build up in the coil. The best preven
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tion for liming conditions is to use high quality cleaning
detergents. In areas where alkaline water is an extreme
problem, periodic use of Landa Coil Descaler (part
#8.914-296.0) will remove lime and other deposits
before coil becomes plugged.
Periodic descaling of the heating coil is recom
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mended so please consult your local Landa Dealer
for instructions.
Rupture Disk
If pressure from pump or thermal expansion should
exceed safe limits, the rupture disk will burst allowing
high pressure to be discharged through hose to ground.
When disk ruptures it will need to be replaced.
Torque the replacement rupture disk to 35 foot pounds.
Fuel
Use clean fuel oil that is not contaminated with water
and debris. Replace fuel filter and drain tank every 100
hours of operation.
Use No. 1 or No. 2 Heating Oil (ASTM D306) only.
NEVER
use gasoline in your burner tank. Gasoline is
more combustible than fuel oil and a serious explosion
could result.
NEVER
use crankcase or waste oil in your
burner. Fuel unit malfunction could result from contami
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nation.
Landa MHC 9.800-950.0 - BM
