Landa ZC3-15321, Operator'S Manual

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ZC SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LANDA ZC • REV. 5/02
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
❑
Read engine manual warning and operating instruc-
tions.
❑
Pull wand coupler collar
back and insert pres-
sure nozzle into coupler
then secure by pushing
collar forward to lock.
See page 5.
❑
Turn on water at faucet and squeeze spray gun trig-
ger allowing water to flow until a steady stream
comes out of wand.
❑
Move the fuel valve lever
to the ON position. Turn
the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position after stop-
ping engine.
❑
To start a cold engine,
move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm en-
gine, leave the choke
lever in the OPEN po-
sition.
❑
Turn the engine switch to the
ON position.
❑
Open spray gun before pull-
ing the starter grip.
❑
To start the engine pull the
starter grip lightly until you
feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter
grip gently.
CAUTION: Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve pres-
sure if machine does not start after one pull of starter
grip.
CAUTION: Small engines may kick back. Do not hold
pull starter grip tightly in hand.
❏
With the spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-
one else, press the trigger on the spray gun to ob-
tain pressurized spray.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES
❑
If a detergent injector was used, flush all lines with
clean water to remove soap residue.
❑
Turn off engine. Turn off water supply.
❑
Squeeze spray gun trigger to relieve any pressure.
❑
Disconnect water supply hose from washer.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to run without water.
❑
Disconnect all hoses to allow water to drain. Protect
from freezing.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to run longer than 3
minutes without water. Disconnect all hoses to al-
low water to drain.
CAUTION: With machine off, open spray gun to re-
lease pressure before removing discharge hose.
GENERAL WASHING
TECHNIQUES
❑
Test pressure and spray pattern on hard surface (i.e.
cement) to gauge distance and impact of water spray.
❑
Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from sur-
face being cleaned. For best surface cleaning ac-
tion, spray at slight angle.
❑
To change spray nozzle for a different pattern it is
recommended that you turn off engine and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release hose pressure. Pull back
on quick coupler at end of wand and exchange
nozzle. Make sure nozzle is seated securely. Re-
start engine.
❑
Use the detergent injector to apply detergent. Wash
from the bottom and work up. Allow the detergent to
set 5-10 minutes on surface. Rinse from top down.
NOTE: If pressure washer is running and not being
used for more than 3 minutes, turn off engine.
Fuel Valve Lever
ON
OFF
Choke Lever
CLOSED
OPEN
Starter Grip
Engine Switch
1 Foot
Quick
Coupler
Wand
Spray
Nozzle