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PG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LANDA PG • REV. 9/02
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
OIL SQUIRTS OUT OF
OIL CAP ON PUMP
Pump over filled with oil
Maintain oil level at red dot on sight glass at rear
of pump or at top of notch on dipstick).
ENGINE OPERATES
FOR 15 MIN. THEN
STOPS
Not enough gas or engine oil Fill tank with gas. Check oil level.
Vapor lock developed by heat of
day
Keep gas tank full to avoid vapor locking.
Obstruction in fuel filter Clean or replace fuel filter.
WATER DRIPPING
FROM UNDER PUMP
Piston packing worn Call Landa technical support.
O-Ring plunger retainer worn Call Landa technical support.
Cracked piston Call Landa technical support.
OIL DRIPPING
Oil seal worn Call Landa technical support.
WATER LEAKING
FROM PUMP
PROTECTOR
Spray gun closed with machine
running 5 minutes or longer
Open spray gun or turn off machine.
Excess water supply pressure Place a pressure regulator at end of 50' garden
hose.