PLATINUM SERIES OPERATOR S MANUAL - ETS …

1 pressure WASHERSPLATINUM SERIES OPERATOR S MANUALLANDA, INC. 4275 Pacific Rim Blvd. Camas, WA 98607 USAFor technical assistance or the Landa Dealer nearest you, call 800-LANDA-4-U (800-526-3248) or (360) 833-9100or consult our web page at MPG5-5000 MPGLISTED Model Number _____Serial Number _____Date of Purchase _____The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached tothe pressure washer. You should record both serial number anddate of purchase and keep in a safe place for future MANUAL Form #96-6026 Revised 1/02 Introduction.

2 4 Important Safety Information .. 4, 5 Pre-Operation Check .. 5 Set-up Procedures .. 5 Operating Instructions .. 5 General Washing Techniques .. 5 Shut Down Procedures .. 5, 6 How to Use Detergent Injector .. 6 Component Identification .. 7 Exploded View, Left Side .. 8 Exploded View, Right Side .. 9 Exploded View, Parts List ..10, 11 Hose & Spray Gun Assembly ..12 Downstream Injector .. 13 Troubleshooting .. 14-15 Preventative Maintenance .. 16 Oil Change Record .. 16 Warranty .. 174 MPG SERIES pressure WASHER OPERATOR S MANUALINTRODUCTIONT hank you for purchasing a Landa pressure MANUAL covers the operation and maintenance ofthe MPG5-50921E and MPG5-50321E washers.

3 All in-formation in this MANUAL is based on the latest productinformation available at the time of , Inc. reserves the right to make changes at anytime without incurring any MPG SERIES was designed for maximumuse of 8 hours per day, 5 days per Responsibility:The owner and/or user must have an understanding of themanufacturer s operating instructions and warnings beforeusing this Landa pressure washer. Warning informationshould be emphasized and understood. If the OPERATOR isnot fluent in English, the manufacturer s instructions andwarnings shall be read to and discussed with the operatorin the OPERATOR s native language by the purchaser/owner,making sure that the OPERATOR comprehends its and/or user must study and maintain for futurereference the manufacturers MANUAL should be considered a permanentpart of the machine and should remain with it ifmachine is ordering parts, please specify model andserial SAFETYINFORMATIONCAUTION.

4 To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before using. 1. Read the owner's MANUAL thor-oughly. Failure to follow instruc-tions could cause malfunctionof the machine and result indeath, serious bodily injury and/or property Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressuresquickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the alert - watch what you are All installations must comply with local codes. Con-tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or theselling distributor for specific : Risk of this product only in a wellventilated area.

5 5. Avoid installing machines insmall areas or near exhaust contains poisonous car-bon monoxide gas; exposuremay cause loss of conscious-ness and may lead to death. Italso contains chemicals known, in certain quanti-ties, to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-ductive : Flammable liquidscan create fumes which can ignitecausing property damage or se-vere : Risk of fire. Do not addfuel when the product is : Risk of explosion do not spray flammable Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling.

6 Ifany fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry beforetesting the spark plug or starting the engine. (Fireand/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipmentshall be refueled:(a) outdoors;(b) with the engine on the equipment stopped;(c) with no source of ignition within 10 feet of thedispensing point; and(d) with an allowance made for expansion ofthe fuel should the equipment be exposed to ahigher ambient an overfilling situation, additional precautions arenecessary to ensure that the situation is handled ina safe Do not place machine near flammable objects asthe engine is : High pressure streamof fluid that this equipment canproduce can pierce skin and itsunderlying tissues, leading to se-rious injury and possible ampu-tation.

7 8. High pressure developed bythese machines will cause per-sonal injury or equipmentdamage. Use caution when operating. Do not directdischarge stream at people, or severe injury or deathwill OF EXPLOSION:DO NOT USE OPERATOR SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO PRESSURESTREAM CANPIERCE SKIN OF THIS PRODUCT INA WELL SERIES pressure WASHER OPERATOR S MANUAL53. Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on threadsto prevent Attach swivel connector on discharge hose to spraygun using teflon tape on Remove oil plug on top of pressure washer pumpand replace with dipstick supplied.

8 (This may beinstalled from the factory.)6. Check oil level on sight glass on side of pump. Oilshould be visible one-half way up sight glass (30 Wnon-detergent).7. Fill gasoline tank and check engine Electric start models require a 12V U-1 garden trac-tor battery (not included).OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: Read instructions thor-oughly prior to use. Failure to fol-low instructions could result inproperty damage or personal injury. 1. Read engine warning and op-erating Turn on water at faucet and pulltrigger on spray gun allowingwater to flow until all air has discharged from sys-tem.

9 Check for water leaks; tighten as Pull wand coupler collar back and insert pressure nozzleinto coupler then secure by pushing collar Read engine MANUAL , turn on gas valve, choke, turnswitch to start position, turn the start key on the en-gine. Turn off : Small engines may kick back. Do not holdpull rope tightly in : Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve pres-sure if machine does not start after one pull of en-gine starter With spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-body else, press trigger on spray gun to obtain pres-surized WASHINGTECHNIQUES1.

10 Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from thesurface being cleaned. Spray at an angle to get un-der the material and lift it When washing large objects, use detergent injector toapply detergent (see section How to use the Deter-gent Injector ). Start washing from the bottom and workup. Better detergent economy and faster results willbe obtained by allowing the detergent to set 5-10 min-utes. After washing, rinse from the top WATER SPRAYAWAY FROMELECTRICAL Never make adjustments on machine while it is : High pressure spraycan cause paint chips or otherparticles to become airborne andfly at high Eye safety devices and foot pro-tection must be worn when us-ing this Machines with spray gunshould not be operated with thespray gun in the off position for extensive periods oftime as this may cause damage to the The best insurance against an accident is precau-tion and knowledge of the Landa will not be liable for any changes made to ourstandard machines.