Landa PGHW4-3000 Operator's Manual page 26

PGHW SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
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PROBLEM
LOW WATER
TEMPERATURE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT
PUMP NOISY
PRESENCE OF
WATER IN OIL
WATER DRIPPING
FROM UNDER
PUMP
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Improper fuel or water in fuel
Low fuel pressure
Weak fuel pump
Fuel filter partially clogged
Soot build-up on coils not allowing
heat transfer
Improper burner nozzle
Incoming water to machine warm or
hot
Fuel pump pressure too high
Fuel pump defective
Detergent line sucking air
Defective temperature switch
Incorrect fuel nozzle size
Insufficient water supplied
Restricted water flow
Air in suction line
Broken or weak inlet or discharge
valve springs
Excessive matter in valves
Worn bearings
Oil seal worn
High humidity in air
Piston packing worn
O-Ring plunger retainer worn
Cracked piston
Pump protector
For parts or information contact your local LANDA dealer.
LANDA PGHW • 96-6031 • REV. 7/03
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SOLUTION
Replace with clean and proper fuel.
Increase fuel pressure.
Check fuel pump pressure. Replace pump if
needed.
Replace as needed.
Clean coils.
See specifications. (page 21)
Lower incoming water temperature.
See specifications for proper fuel pressure.
Replace fuel pump.
Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for
holes.
Replace.
See specifications for proper fuel nozzle.
(page 21)
Check water G.P.M. to machine.
Check nozzle for obstruction, proper size.
Check water supply and connections on
suction line.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check and clean if necessary.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check and change oil twice as often.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check and replace if necessary.
Lower water supply pressure. Do not run with
spray gun closed longer than 2 minutes.