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8.916-596.0 - BF     01/15/21

PGDC

Hot Water - Gasoline Powered - Diesel/Oil Heated

Operator’s Manual

Pressure Washer

GAS

8.91

6-274.

0

DIESEL

8.932-9

60.

0

MODELS:

PGDC4 - 3500

1.110-049.0

PGDC5 - 3500

1.110-050.0

PGDC5 - 3500

1.110-051.0

PGDC8 - 3000

1.110-072.0

For the Landa Dealer nearest 

you, consult our web page at 

www.landa.com

Summary of Contents for Pgdc5-3500

Page 1: ...Diesel Oil Heated Operator s Manual Pressure Washer GAS 8 916 274 0 DIE SEL 8 932 960 0 MODELS PGDC4 3500 1 110 049 0 PGDC5 3500 1 110 050 0 PGDC5 3500 1 110 051 0 PGDC8 3000 1 110 072 0 For the Landa Dealer nearest you consult our web page at www landa com ...

Page 2: ...2 Landa PGDC Operator s Manual 8 916 596 0 BF Machine Data Label ...

Page 3: ...chniques 12 Shutting Down And Clean up 13 Maintenance Storage 14 Engine Maintenance 14 Burner Air Adjustment 17 Troubleshooting 18 Preventative Maintenance 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 Oil Change Record 23 Parts Landa PGDC 26 Power Platform 30 Control Box 33 Coil 34 Option Float Tank 36 Hose Spray Gun 38 Burner 39 Unloader 4 3500 5 3500 40 Unloader 8 3000 41 Pump 42 Specifications 44 PGDC Series Way...

Page 4: ...of the machine The MAINTENANCE section contains preventive main tenance to keep the machine and its components in good working condition They are listed in this general order Storage Engine Maintenance Landa Sure Fire Oil Burner Troubleshooting Preventative Maintenance Oil Change Record The PARTS LIST section contains assembled parts illustrations and corresponding parts list The parts lists inclu...

Page 5: ... parts please specify model and serial number Use only identical replacement parts This machine is to be used only by trained opera tors Important Safety Information WARNING To reduce the risk of injury read operating instructions carefully before using AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de blessures lire attentive ment les instructions de fonctionnement avant l utilisation 1 Read the owner s ma...

Page 6: ...e crankcase drainings or oil containing gasoline solvents or alcohol Doing so will result in fire and or explosion AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas utiliser d essence de drainage du carter de moteur ou d essence contenant de l huile de solvants ou de l alcool WARNING Risk of fire Do not Spray flammable liquids AVERTISSEMENT Risque d incendie Ne pas pulvériser de liquides inflammables 3 Allow engine to cool fo...

Page 7: ...G Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before starting Failure to do this could result in injury from a whipping wand AVERTISSEMENT Agripper la lance de nettoyage avec les deux mains avant de commencer Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait mener à des blessures causées par le mouvement violent de la lance 10 Never make adjustments on machine while in operation Be certain all quick coupl...

Page 8: ...sed longer than 1 2 minutes 18 Machines with shut off spray gun should not be operated with the spray gun in the off position for extensive periods of time as this may cause damage to the pump 19 Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and sharp objects Inspect condition of high pressure hose before using or bodily injury may result 20 Before disconnecting discharge hose from water outlet turn...

Page 9: ...y Hose not included Detergent Bucket not included High Pressure Hose Fuel Oil Tank Variable Pressure Control Wand Handle Variable Pressure Control Wand Nozzle Engine Switch Spray Gun Nozzle Quick Coupler Discharge Nipple Rupture Disk Gasoline Tank Pressure Nozzles Burner Switch Trigger Fresh Water Inlet Detergent Injector not included Trigger Safety Latch ...

Page 10: ...P 6 Install proper battery making sure that the red cable is attached to the positive terminal Use a 12V Group 24 battery on all models except 4 40321 and 5 35321E These models use a U1 30 amp garden tractor style battery Landa PGDC Operator s Manual 8 916 596 0 BF Spray Wand Safety Latch Spray Gun High Pressure Hose GAS 8 91 6 27 4 0 DIE SEL 8 93 2 96 0 0 High Pressure Hose Discharge Nipple GAS 8...

Page 11: ... up Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts NOTE Do not use the electric starter for more than five seconds at a time If the engine fails to start release the switch and wait ten seconds before operating the starter again When the engine starts allow the engine switch to return to the ON position If the engine is to be started without the battery turn...

Page 12: ...lating water in the pump can reach high temperatures When the water reaches this temperature the pump protector engages and cools the pump by discharging the warm water onto the ground This thermal device prevents internal damage to the pump Cleaning Tips Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure fo...

Page 13: ... tube from bottle Shutting Down And Clean up STEP 1 Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into one 1 gallon of fresh water Pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute STEP 4 Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve remaining pressure STEP 2 Turn burner switch off and continue spraying allowing the water to cool to below 100 F STEP 5 Remove water supply hose STEP 3 Tu...

Page 14: ...ll minimize the formulation of fuel deposits during storage Such additives may be added to gasoline in fuel tank of the engine or to gasoline in a storage container After Extended Storage CAUTION Prior to restarting thaw out any possible ice from pressure washer hoses spray gun or wand ATTENTION Avant de redémarrer faire fondre la glace se trouvant sur les boyaux le pistolet pulvérisateur ou la la...

Page 15: ... Change oil after first 50 hours of use Thereafter change oil every year or at 500 hour intervals Oil level should be checked through use of dipstick found on top of 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 heating coil This growth is increased by the ext...

Page 16: ...igh altitude environments this boiling point change may require the heat input to be lowered so the water input does not turn to steam earlier than at the factory settings and activate the pressure sensors and pressure relief equipment when the unit is operated and much higher altitudes from factory settings or local dealer site settings Check with your dealer before making local site fuel pressur...

Page 17: ...vacuation du brûleur pendant le démarrage ou le fonctionnement cesser d utiliser et réajuster les bandes d air NOTE If a flue is installed have a professional serviceman adjust your burner for a 1 or 2 smoke spot on the Bacharach scale Coil Removal Removal of coil because of freeze breakage or to clean soot from it can be done quickly and easily 1 Disconnect hose from pump to inlet side of the coi...

Page 18: ... engine RPM Set engine speed at proper specifications Pump sucking air Check water supply and possibility of air seepage Valves sticking Check and clean or replace if necessary Unloader valve seat faulty Check and replace if necessary BURNER WILL NOT LIGHT Little or no fuel Fill tank with fuel Improper fuel or water in fuel Drain fuel tank and fill with proper fuel Clogged fuel line Clean or repla...

Page 19: ...sary Pump sucking air Check water supply and air seepage at joints in suction line Worn piston packing Check and replace if necessary MACHINE SMOKES WHILE BURNER UNIT IS RUNNING OR UNIT SMOKES AT COLD START ONLY WHEN BURNER IS OFF Improper fuel or water in fuel Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel Improper air adjustment Readjust air bands on burner assembly Fuel pressure is low 140 psi for bu...

Page 20: ...eplace Incorrect fuel nozzle size See specifications for proper fuel nozzle Insufficient water supplied Check water G P M to machine Restricted water flow Check nozzle for obstruction proper size PUMP NOISY Air in suction line Check water supply and connections on suction line Broken or weak inlet or discharge valve springs Check and replace if necessary Excessive matter in valves Check and clean ...

Page 21: ...detergent line s Repair hole Low detergent level Add detergent if needed PUMP RUNNING NORMALLY BUT PRESSURE LOW ON INSTALLATION Pump sucking air Check water supply and possibility of air seepage Valves sticking Check and clean or replace if necessary Nozzle incorrectly sized Check and replace if necessary See serial plate for proper size Unloader valve seat faulty Check and replace if necessary Wo...

Page 22: ...ment Contact your Landa dealer for maintenance Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions Maintenance Schedule Pump Oil Non foaming SAE 10W 40 Inspect Oil level daily Change After first 50 hours then every 500 hours or annually Replace High Pressure Nozzle Every 6 months Replace Quick Connects Annu...

Page 23: ...ge pump oil after first 50 hours and every year or 500 hours thereafter Use SAE 10W 40 non foaming oil DateOilChanged Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change DateOilChanged Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change Landa PGDC Operator s Manual 8 916 596 0 BF ...

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