
Service Manual Landa 2HOT • 9.808-354.0
PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
BURNER LIGHT
WILL NOT LIGHT
Fuel not reaching combustion cham-
ber
Check fuel pump for proper ow. Check sole-
noid ow switch on machines with spray gun
control, for proper on-off fuel ow control.
Clogged burner nozzle Replace.
Water not owing through ow switch Open spray gun to allow water to ow.
Flow switch malfunction Remove reed and test for continuity. Replace
if needed.
Fuel solenoid malfunction Replace if needed.
UNIT SMOKES
WHILE BURNER
IS RUNNING OR
SMOKES AT
COLD-START
WHEN BURNER
IS OFF
ADJUST FOR
LOCAL
ALTITUDE,
HUMIDITY, AND
AMBIENT AIR
TEMPERATURE.
Improper fuel or water in fuel Drain tank and replace contaminated fuel.
Improper air adjustment Readjust air bands on burner assembly.
Low fuel pressure < 140 PSI Adjust fuel pump pressure to specications.
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.
Obstruction in smoke stack while
burner is running
Check for insulation blockage or other for-
eign objects.
High fuel pressure if above 140 PSI,
when unit is cold started and burner
is off
Reduce fuel pressure, but not below 140
PSI.
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 pressure. Replace pump if
needed.
Fuel lter partially clogged Replace if needed.
Soot build up on coils Clean coils with soot remover.
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 for proper size.
Insufcient water supplied Check water GPM to machine.
Restricted water ow Check nozzle for proper size or obstruction.
TROUBLESHOOTING