Landa pressure washer troubleshooting: not working and not starting Landa

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Landa XPERT-HD 2.323 P pressure washer troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
LOW OPERATING PRESSURE	Faulty pressure gauge	Install new gauge.
	Insufficient water supply	Use larger supply hose; clean filter 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. Retape leaks with teflon 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 specifications.
	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.
BURNER WILL NOT LIGHT	Little or no fuel	Fill tank with fuel.
	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Drain fuel tank and fill with proper fuel.
	Clogged fuel line	Clean or replace.
	Plugged fuel filter	Replace as needed.
	Mis-adjusted burner air bands	Readjust air bands for clean burn.
	Little or no fuel pressure from fuel pump	Increase fuel pressure to specification and/ or replace fuel pump. Test with pressure gauge.
	Faulty burner transformer	Test transformer for proper arc between contacts. Replace as needed.
	Disconnected or short in electrical wiring	All wire contacts should be clean and tight. No breaks in wire
	Flex coupling slipping on fuel pump shaft or burner motor shaft	Replace if needed.
	On-Off switch defective	Check for electrical current reaching burner assembly with burner switch on.
	Heavy sooting on coil and burner can cause interruption of air flow and shorting of electrodes	Clean as required.
	Improper electrode setting	Check and reset according to diagram in Operator's Manual.
	Fuel not reaching combustion chamber	Check fuel pump for proper flow. Check solenoid flow switch on machines with spray gun control, for proper on-off fuel flow control.
	Clogged burner nozzle	Clean as required.
	Thermostat faulty or slow engine speed	Increase engine RPM to increase voltage.
	Flow switch malfunction	Remove, test for continuity and replace as needed.
	Flow solenoid malfunction	Replace if needed.
FLUCTUATING PRESSURE	Valves worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	Blockage in valve	Check and replace if necessary.
	Pump sucking air	Check water supply and
		air seepage at joints in suction line.
	Worn piston packing	Check and replace if necessary.
MACHINE SMOKES	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel.
	Improper air adjustment	Readjust air bands on burner assembly.
	Low fuel pressure	Adjust fuel pump pressure to specifications.
	Plugged or dirty burner nozzle	Replace nozzle.
	Faulty burner nozzle spray pattern	Replace nozzle.
	Heavy accumulation of soot on coils and burner assembly	Remove coils and burner assembly, clean thoroughly.
	Misaligned electrode setting	Realign electrodes to specifications.
	Obstruction in smoke stack	Check for insulation blockage or other foreign objects.
	Low engine RPM	Increase RPM
LOW WATER TEMPERATURE	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Replace with clean and proper fuel.
	Low fuel pressure	Increase fuel pressure.
	Weak fuel pump	Check fuel pump pressure. Replace pump if needed.
	Fuel filter partially clogged	Replace as needed.
	Soot build-up on coils not allowing heat transfer	Clean coils.
	Improper burner nozzle	See nozzle specifications.
WATER TEMPERATURE TOO HOT	Incoming water to machine warm or hot	Lower incoming water temperature.
	Fuel pump pressure too high	See specifications for proper fuel pressure.
	Fuel pump defective	Replace fuel pump.
	Detergent line sucking air	Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes.
	Defective temperature switch	Replace.
	Incorrect fuel nozzle size	See specifications for proper fuel nozzle
	Insufficient water supplied	Check water G.P.M. to machine.
	Restricted water flow	Check nozzle for obstruction, proper size.
PUMP NOISY	Air in suction line	Check water supply and connections on suction line.
	Broken or weak inlet or discharge valve springs	Check and replace if necessary.
	Excessive matter in valves
	Worn bearings
PRESENCE OF WATER IN OIL	Oil seal worn
	High humidity in air	Check and change oil twice as often.
WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP	Piston packing worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	O-Ring plunger retainer worn
	Cracked piston
	Pump protector	Lower water supply pressure. Do not run with spray gun closed longer than 2 minutes
OIL DRIPPING	Oil seal worn	Check and replace if necessary.
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN DELIVERY LINE	Irregular functioning of the valves	Check and replace if necessary.
DETERGENT NOT DRAWING	Air leak	Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes.
	Restrictor in float tank is missing	Replace restrictor. Check for proper orifice in restrictor.
	Filter screen on detergent suction hose plugged	Clean or replace.
	Dried up detergent plugging metering valve	Disassemble and clean thoroughly.
	High viscosity of detergent	Dilute detergent to specifications.
	Hole in detergent line(s)	Repair hole.
	Low detergent level	Add detergent, if needed.
PUMP RUNNING NORMALLY BUT PRESSURE LOW ON INSTALLATION	Pump sucking air	Check water supply and possibility of air seepage.
	Valves sticking	Check and clean or replace if necessary.
	Nozzle incorrectly sized	Check and replace if necessary.
	Unloader valve seat faulty
	Worn piston packing
BURNER MOTOR WILL NOT RUN	Fuel pump seized	Replace fuel pump.
	Burner fan loose or misaligned	Position correctly, tighten set screw.
	Defective control switch	Replace switch.
	Loose wire	Check and replace or tighten wiring.
	Defective burner motor	Replace motor.
RELIEF VALVE LEAKS WATER	Relief valve defective	Replace or repair

Landa PDE2-1100 pressure washer troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
PUMP RUNNING NORMALLY BUT PRESSURE LOW ON INSTALLATION	Pump sucking air	Check water supply and possibility of air seepage.
	Check valves sticking	Check and clean or replace if necessary.
	Unloader valve seat faulty	Check and replace if necessary.
	Nozzle incorrectly sized
	Worn piston packing
FLUCTUATING PRESSURE	Valves worn
	Blockage in valve
	Pump sucking air	Check water supply connections.
	Worn piston packing	Check and replace if necessary.
	Insufficient water	Check filter and hose for breakage.
PRESSURE LOW AFTER PERIOD OF NORMAL USE	Nozzle worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	Suction or delivery valves worn
	Suction or delivery lines blocked
	Unloader valve seat worn
	Worn piston packing
	Water temperature excessive	Reduce to below 160° F.
PUMP NOISY	Air in suction line	Check water supply and connections on suction line.
	Broken or weak suction or delivery valve spring	Check and replace if necessary.
	Foreign matter in valves
	Worn bearings
	Excessive temperature of water	Reduce to below 160° F.
PRESENCE OF WATER IN PUMP OIL	Oil seal worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	High humidity in air
	Piston packing worn
WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP	Piston packing worn
	O-ring plunger retainer worn
WATER DRIPPING FROM PUMP PROTECTOR	Water supply pressure too high (over 90 PSI)	Lower water supply pressure using a regulator.
	Spray gun is in the off position for over 5 minutes	Turn machine off if not in use for over 1 -2 minutes.
OIL DRIPPING	Oil seal worn	Check and replace if necessary.
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN HIGH PRESSURE HOSE	Irregular functioning of the pump valves	Check and replace if necessary.
MOTOR DOES NOT START WHEN SWITCHED ON	Plug not well connected or lack of power supply	Check plug, cable and switch.
WHEN SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE, MOTOR HUMS BUT DOES NOT RUN	Main voltage is insufficient, lower than the minimum required	Check to make sure main power supply is adequate.
	The pump is stuck or frozen	Check by turning the motor manually.
MOTOR STOPS	Tripped thermal overload due to over- heating	Check that main voltage corresponds to the specifications. Wait a few minutes before turning on the machine again by resetting the GFCI cord.

Landa HS-3000 pressure washer troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
BURNER WILL NOT LIGHT	Disconnected or short in electrical wiring	All wire contacts should be clean and tight. No breaks in wire.
	Burner motor thermal protector tripped	If tripped, check voltage, connections and extensions for cause. Check fuel pump shaft rotation for binding, causing motor to overheat.
	Flex-coupling slipping on fuel pump shaft or burner motor shaft	Replace if needed.
	On-off switch defective	Check continuity through burner switch.
	Heavy sooting on coil and burner, can cause interruption of air flow and shorting of electrodes	Clean as required.
	Improper electrode setting	Clean and test according to diagram in operator's manual.
	Fuel not reaching combustion chamber	Check fuel pump for proper flow. Check solenoid flow switch on machines with spray gun control for proper on-off flow switch.
	Fuel solenoid malfunction	Check by placing screwdriver inside coil then turn machine on, open spray gun and check for magnetic pull.
	Clogged burner nozzle	Replace.
	Water not turned on	Turn on water to activate burner flow switch.
	Flow switch malfunction	Remove, test for continuity and replace as needed.
MACHINE SMOKES	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel.
	Improper air adjustment	Readjust air bands on burner assembly.
	Low fuel pressure	Adjust fuel pump pressure to specifications.
	Air leaks in fuel lines	Check fuel lines for leaks or air bubbles. Tighten or replace as needed.
	Plugged or dirty burner nozzle	Replace.
	Faulty burner nozzle spray pattern	Replace nozzle.
	Heavy accumulation of soot on coils and burner assembly	Remove coils and burner assembly. Clean thoroughly.
	Misaligned electrode	Realign electrodes to specifications.
	Fuel filter partially clogged	Replace as needed.
	Obstruction in smoke stack	Check for insulation blockage or other foreign objects.
	Soot build up on coils	Clean coils with soot remover.
	Lime build up in coils	Clean inside of coils using Landa's coil cleaner.
	Improper burner nozzle	See exploded view parts list.
LOW WATER TEMPERATURE	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Drain fuel tank and replace with proper fuel.
	Low fuel pressure	Increase fuel pressure.
	Weak fuel pump	Check fuel pump temperature. Replace pump if needed.
	Fuel filter partially clogged	Replace as needed.
	Soot build up on coils	Clean coils with soot remover.
	Lime build up on coils	Clean inside of coils using Landa’s coil cleaner.
	Improper burner nozzle	See exploded view parts list.
WATER TEMPERATURE TOO HOT	Incoming water to machine warm or hot	Lower incoming water temperature.
	Fuel pump pressure too high	Lower fuel pressure.
	Fuel pump defective	Replace fuel pump.
	Detergent line sucking air	Tighten all clamps. Check detergent line for holes.
	Defective high limit switch	Replace.
	Incorrect fuel nozzle size	See exploded view parts list.
	Insufficient water supplied	Check GPM to machine.
	Restricted water flow	Check nozzle for obstruction, proper size.

Landa ZC3-15321 pressure washer troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
PRESENCE OF WATER IN PUMP OIL	Water sprayed at machine	Change oil. Direct spray away from machine.
	High humidity in air	Check and change oil twice as often.
	Piston packing worn. Oil seal worn	Check and replace if necessary.
ENGINE STRAINS UNDER LOAD	Engine governor misadjusted	Readjust governor on engine. Take to local engine representative for adjustment.
	Incorrect spray nozzle	Install proper nozzle size (See serial plate for proper size.)
	Obstruction in spray nozzle	Remove obstruction.
	Misadjusted unloader valve	Call Lancia technical support.
	Engine low or out of oil	Check oil level.
	Pump low or out of oil	Check oil level.
	Obstruction in hose, fitting	Clean or replace hose, fitting.
OIL SQUIRTS OUT OF OIL CAP ON PUMP	Pump overfilled with oil	Maintain oil level at red dot on sight glass at rear of pump or at top of notch on dipstick (where applicable)
ENGINE OPERATES FOR 15 MINUTES 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 lock.
	Obstruction in fuel filter	Clean or replace fuel filter.
WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP	Piston packing worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	O-ring plunger retainer worn
	Cracked piston
OIL DRIPPING	Oil seal worn
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN DELIVERY LINE	Irregular functioning of the valves
WATER LEAKING FROM PUMP PROTECTOR	Spray gun dosed with machine running 5 minutes or longer	Open spray gun or turn off machine.
	Excessive water supply pressure	Place a pressure regulator at end of 50' garden hose.

Landa ENG4-2000 pressure washer troubleshooting

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
WATER TEMPERATURE TOO HOT	Incoming water to machine warm or hot	Lower incoming water temperature.
	Gas pressure too high	See specifications for proper gas pressure.
	Detergent line sucking air	Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes.
	Defective high limit switch	Replace.
	Incorrect burner nozzle size	See serial plate.
	Insufficient water supplied	Check water GPM to machine.
	Restricted water flow	Check nozzle for obstruction, proper size.
PRESENCE OF WATER IN OIL	Oil seal worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	High humidity in air	Check and change oil twice as often.
WATER DRIPPING FROM UNDER PUMP	Piston packing worn	Check and replace if necessary.
	O-Ring plunger retainer worn	Check and replace if necessary.
DETERGENT NOT DRAWING	Air leak Tighten all clamps.	Check detergent lines for holes.
	Detergent metering valve packing not tight or packing worn	Tighten nut. Replace valve or packing.
	Filter screen on detergent suction hose plugged	Clean or replace.
	Dried up detergent plugging metering valve	Disassemble and clean thoroughly.
	High viscosity of detergent	Dilute detergent to specifications.
	Restriction behind float tank screen removed	Install restriction.
	Hole in detergent line(s)	Repair hole.
	Strainer basket plugged	Remove and clean.
	Connections on selector valve loose	Put teflon tape on all pipe connections.
	Detergent solenoid not opening (where applicable)	Check flow switch, replace detergent solenoid.
PUMP RUNNING NORMALLY BUT PRESSURE LOW ON INSTALLATION	Pump sucking air	Check water supply and possibility of air.
	Valves sticking	Check and clean or replace if necessary.
	Unloader valve seat faulty	Check and replace if necessary.
	Nozzle incorrectly sized
	Worn piston packing
FLUCTUATING PRESSURE	Valves worn
	Blockage in valve
	Pump sucking air	Check water supply and air seepage at joints in suction line.
	Worn piston packing	Check and replace if necessary.
PUMP NOISY	Air in suction line	Check water supply and connections on suction line.
	Broken or weak inlet or discharge valve springs	Check and replace if necessary.
	Excessive matter in valves
	Worn bearings
OIL DRIPPING	Oil seal worn
LOW OPERATING PRESSURE	Faulty pressure gauge	Install new gauge.
	Insuffient water supply	Use larger garden hose. Clean filter washer at water inlet.
	Old, worn or incorrect spray nozzle	Match nozzle number to machine and /or replace new nozzle.
	Belt Slippage	Tighten or replace. Use correct belt.
	Plumbing or hose leak	Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape leaks with teflon tape.
	Faulty or misadjusted unloader valve (where applicable)	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 valve.
	Worn inlet or discharge valves	Replace with valve kit.
	Obstruction in spray nozzle	Remove obstruction.
	Leaking pressure control valve (where applicable)	Rebuild or replace as needed.
	Detergent metering valve left open sucking air or faulty metering valve	Close and /or replace metering valve.
	Slow motor RPM	Check incoming voltage.
LOW WATER TEMPERATURE	Improper size of gas lines	See sizing gas lines.
	Low gas pressure	Increase gas pressure to machine.
	Improper pressure regulator	Specify BTU, building gas pressure 11 w.c.i. to machine for correct sizing of regulator.
	Low gas pressure	Increase gas pressure
	Soot buildup on coils not allowing heat transfer	Clean coils.
	Improper burner nozzle	See serial plate.
FLOW & BURNER SWITCH ON; NO SPARK, NO PILOT GAS	A. No main power	With power switch on, open trigger on spray gun and set your test meter to the 24 volt scale. Probe terminals 24V and 24V(GND). If you do not read 24 volts, the problem is not the ignition system. Perform normal system checks of main power, transformer, thermostat and the limit control. If you do read 24 volts atTH and GND, the problem is in the ignition system. Check for loose or defective wiring. If wiring is good, replace the ignition control unit.
	B. Faulty transformer
	C. Faulty burner & flow switch
	D. Faulty ignition control unit
HAVE SPARK, NO PILOT GAS FLOW	Main gas supply turned off	Set test meter to 24 volt scale.
		1. Be sure main gas valve (gas cock or selector arm) is turned on.
		2. With gas on and system sparking, probe terminals PV and 24V(GND). If pilot gas does not flow with 24 volts at these terminals, replace gas valve.
		3. Probe terminals PV and MV/PV. If 24 volts not present, replace ignition control box.
HAVE PILOT GAS, NO SPARK	A. Defective ignitor/ sensor and or its wiring	Set test meter to ohm scale.
		1. Disconnect the wire from the IGN terminal on the ignition control unit.
	B. Faulty ignition control unit	2. Touch one meter probe to the tip of the ignitor/ sensor rod in the pilot. Touch the other probe to the quick connect at the other end of ignitor/ sensor wire.
		3. If you have continuity from the tip of the ignitor/ sensor rod to the connector and no spark, replace the ignition control unit.
		4. If you do not have continuity through wire and the ignitor/sensor, check for a loose wire connection in the wire. Repair as needed.
HAVE PILOT FLAME, MAIN BURNER WILL NOTTURN ON	Faulty main valve coil in the gas valve	Set test meter to 24 volt scale.
	Faulty ignitor/sensor and/or its wiring	With pilot flame on ignitor/sensor, probe terminals MV and MV/PV on the ignition control unit. If you read 24 volts here, but not at the gas valve, there is a loose wiring connection. Repair or replace as needed.
	Ground wire not attached to machine chassis	If you do read 24 volts at MV and MV/PV and the pilot flame is impinging on the ignitor/sensor rod, the problems may be:
	Faulty ignition control unit	a. Faulty ignitor/sensor and/or its wiring.
		b. Faulty ignition control unit.
		Set test meter to the ohm scale. Turn burner switch off.
		Check continuity through the green ground wire and its connections.
		Reconnect the ignitor/sensor wire and the ground wire.
		Turn burner switch on. With the pilot burning and the flame on the ignitor/sensor rod, the main burner should turn on. If it does not, replace the ignition control unit.
SHORT-CYCLING OF MAIN BURNER. MAIN BURNER TURNS OFF BEFORE THE BURNER SWITCH OR FLOW SWITCH IS TURNED OFF	Draft condition pulls flame from ignitor/sensor rod.	Check the thermostat by bypassing at terminals P1 & 1.
		Set thermostat high. With main burner on, observe the pilot flame impingement on the ignitor/sensor.
	Faulty thermostat or water temperature is too high	If pilot flame is small and draft condition pulls flame from ignitor sensor rod, the burner will turn off and then on again, a. Adjust pilot flame higher or clean pilot oriface. b. Bend ignitor/sensor rod closer to pilot flame.