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PGA • 8.917-988.0 • Rev. 10/12

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

LOW OPERATING
PRESSURE

Faulty pressure gauge

Install new gauge.

Insuffi cient water supply

Use larger supply hose; clean fi lter at water 
inlet.

Old, worn or incorrect spray nozzle

Match nozzle number to machine and/or 
replace with new nozzle.

Belt slippage

Tighten or replace; use correct belt.

Plumbing or hose leak

Check plumbing system for leaks. Re-tape 
leaks with tefl on tape.

Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader 
valve

Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install 
repair kit when needed.

Worn packing in pump

Install new packing kit.

Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge 
valves in pump

Clean inlet and discharge valves.

Worn inlet or discharge valves

Replace with valve kit.

Obstruction in spray nozzle

Remove obstruction.

Leaking pressure control valve

Rebuild or replace as needed.

Slow engine RPM

Set engine speed at proper specifi cations.

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.

FLUCTUATING 
PRESSURE

Worn or dirty pump valves

Call local distributor.

Nozzle is obstructed

Blow out or remove debris with fi ne needle.

Pump sucking air, inlet hose 
leaking

Check that all hoses and fi ttings are airtight. 
Turn off machine and trigger spray gun until 
a steady fl ow of water emerges through the 
nozzle.

Insuffi cient water supply

Turn water on full force. Check garden hose 
for kinks, leaks or blockage.

PRESSURE LOW  
AFTER PERIOD OF 
NORMAL USE

Nozzle worn

Replace nozzle.

Unloader valve worn

Replace unloader valve.

ENGINE WILL NOT 
START OR STOPS 
WHILE OPERATING 

Low oil shutdown

Fill engine with oil.

Out of gas

Fill fuel tank.

Water in gasoline

Drain gas tank; fi ll with clean fuel.

ENGINE IS
OVERLOADED

Nozzle partially blocked

Clean nozzle.

Excessive pressure from high 
engine RPM

Adjust engine throttle to lower RPM.

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Страница 1: ...PGA3 27324 PGA4 35324 PGA OPERATOR S MANUAL 8 917 988 0 To locate your local Landa Commercial Pressure Washer Dealer nearest you visit www landa com...

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Страница 3: ...record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference PGA 8 917 988 0 Rev 10 12 Important Safety Information 4 6 Component Identification 7 Assembly Instruction...

Страница 4: ...al codes Contact your electrician plumber utility company or the selling distributor for specific details WARNING RISK OF ASPHYXIATION USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA WARNING Risk of a...

Страница 5: ...upervision is necessary when a machine is used near children Do not allow children to operate the pres sure washer This machine must be attended during operation RISK OF INJECTION OR SEVERE INJURY TO...

Страница 6: ...er then 90 F 20 Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made to our standard machines or any components not purchased from us 21 Do not allow acids caustic or abrasive fluids to pass through t...

Страница 7: ...he spray gun High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun Pump Protector Cycles fresh cool water through pump when recirculating water reaches 140 F...

Страница 8: ...until secure STEP 3 Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on wand threads STEP 4 Pull spring loaded collar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle STEP 7 Connect garden...

Страница 9: ...l oil dipstick Check pump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window if equipped Use 40 wt non detergent oil STEP 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on c...

Страница 10: ...TION Small engines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never replace nozzles without engaging the safety latch on the spray gun trigger The four...

Страница 11: ...r onto the ground This thermal device prevents internal damage to the pump CLEANING TIPS Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and a...

Страница 12: ...connect black detergent nozzle Pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute STEP 2 Turn off the engine STEP 3 Turn off water supply STEP 5 Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet...

Страница 13: ...f engine oil through the spark plug hole pull the starter grip several times and replace the plug Then pull the starter grip slowly until you feel increased pressure which in dicates the piston is on...

Страница 14: ...e as needed Slow 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 Unloade...

Страница 15: ...Call local distributor O Ring plunger retainer worn Call local distributor Cracked piston Call local distributor OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP Oil seal worn or damaged Call local distributor WATER LEAK...

Страница 16: ...en o ring Call local distributor and order an o ring PUMP IS NOISY Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and fittings are air tight Turn off machine and purge pump by squeezing trigger gun until a stea...

Страница 17: ...er 2700 PSI Models 1 8 783 040 0 Wand 44 Zinc Plated Handle Coupler 3500 PSI Models 1 4 6 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 4 Quick Connect Nozzle Kit 3500 PSI Models 1 8 712 345 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 0004 RED...

Страница 18: ...8 Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change OIL CHANGE RECORD Check pump oil and e...

Страница 19: ...enter field labor charges or freight damage WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE While not required for warranty service we request that you register your LANDA pressure washer by returning the...

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Страница 22: ...Form 8 917 988 0 PGA Revised 10 12 Printed in U S A or Mexico...

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