PE SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5
LANDA PE • REV 10/02
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
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Pump oil (SAE 30W non-detergent oil)
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Cold water supply (6 gpm •
5/8" • 20 psi)
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Hose, wand, nozzle (nozzle size per serial plate)
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Water filter (intact, non restrictive)
SET-UP PROCEDURES
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Attach a 5/8" garden hose to inlet connector. Mini-
mum flow should be 6 gpm.
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Attach high pressure hose to discharge nipple using
quick coupler. Lock coupler securely into place by
pulling back coupler collar and inserting it onto dis-
charge nipple, then pushing collar forward to lock in
place. (Also see page 4).
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Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on threads
to prevent leakage.
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Attach swivel connector on discharge hose to spray
gun using teflon tape on threads.
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Remove oil plug on top of pressure washer pump
and replace with dipstick supplied. (This may be
installed from the factory.)
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Check oil level on sight glass on back of pump. Oil
should be visible one half way up sight glass (30W
non-detergent).
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For operator safety and to comply with electrical stan-
dards, the PE3-11021D comes with a 120V 20 amp
plug end that will fit only into a 20 amp receptacle.
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On 230V and 460V machines, attach appropriate
plug end (not included) to power cord.
Pressure Hose
Filter
Garden Hose
Inlet Connector
Collar
Discharge
Nipple
Dipstick
Sightglass
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. With power switch in OFF position, plug power cord
into a grounded type of receptacle of proper voltage
and amperage reading. Then push GFCI reset but-
ton at end of power cord if required.
2. Turn on water at faucet and pull trigger on spray gun
allowing water to flow until all air has discharged
from system. Check for water leaks; tighten as
needed.
3. Pull wand coupler collar
back and insert pressure
nozzle into coupler then
secure by pushing collar
forward to lock.
4. With spray gun off, push
green star t switch/toggle
switch to ON position and check for leaks.
5. With spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-
body else, press trigger on spray gun to obtain pres-
surized spray.
GENERAL
WASHING TECHNIQUES
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Test pressure and spray pattern on hard surface (i.e.
cement) to gauge distance and impact of water spray.
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Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from sur-
face being cleaned. For best surface cleaning ac-
tion, spray at slight angle.
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To change spray nozzle for a different pattern it is
recommended that you turn off machine and
squeeze spray gun trigger to release hose pressure.
Pull back on quick coupler at end of wand and ex-
change nozzle. Make sure nozzle is seated securely.
Restart machine.
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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 machine.
Spray Nozzle
Quick Coupler
Wand
1 Foot