How to repair a pressure washer

Diagnosis and repair of a jet wash / pressure washer

[@joshisennagle7272]

UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust kzbin.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

[@vincentcain9628]

You just saved me $250 and a ton of anger towards the person I told not to mess with my power washer. You sir are the man. Thank You from Ohio, USA

[@delta5609]

Add that I think you have explained it well and simply and removed the mystery as to how these things actually work and assisted logical 1st aid diagnosis of any problem that might arise. Is there a good place to get piston seals for ones where the manufacturer does not support or no longer supplies replacements? Thanks again

[@treebutcher2000]

Good logical explanation, always worth having go yourself. Thanks

[@anthonyskilton2679]

It did help, thank you very much!

[@jaakkooksa5374]

Single phase induction motors need a running capacitor to generate the rotating magnetic field that is needed to make the rotor rotate. Three phase motors used in heavy machinery don't need one.

[@ajmnuisanceanimalcontrolll3895]

Great video but I am trying to figure out what chemical to clean the Gunk with and I have what looks like grease in everything and the bearings shot out with the plate that holds them in. So I'm not sure what greese to use either.

[@robnar505]

Hi, great vid. In have water coming out from between the gear assembly and pump. Where can I get spare parts from. There's a small white disk above the three outlet valves sense to have perished any idea what's it for and it's name. Cheers

[@ramessesna2221]

Thank you so much for your nice video.

[@soixantecroissants]

Quick note: you can work out if the capacitor isn't working using a multi meter.

[@delta5609]

Good info thanks

[@steves5499]

Hi,any ideas on my Karcher k6.50mb and why it will not stop pumping water..Ive taken it apart and replaced all valves ,oil seals and oil.A new unloader valve was fitted before this work but it has the same problem.It builds so much pressure and burst the weakest link usually the 'u' clip holding the hose to the gun! I'm thinking maybe the unloader I bought was faulty.Appreciate any tips..

[@hughbunyea9906]

I have an AR Blue 2000 and it has worked great for about 4 years. Last year I noticed just a little but of oil under the machine. Anyway I just took it a part and was wondering does oil go on the spring side and if so what type of oil. An be used and how much. Thanks

[@colin7dsouza]

Thank you.

[@daddyfixit5188]

Those capacitors kick start the motor washing machines and dryers have them a as also important not to touch terminals until they have been discharged you will get a shock 👍👍👍

[@ef7480]

discarge capacitor to give the motor a jolt to start it spinning....

[@anthonyskilton2679]

Sebastian, what is the oil please ,if you happen to know ? I did lose some but topped it up with fully syn engine oil. I guess it should have been gear oil?? ? B&D PW1500TD

[@simon4043]

"I don't know what they do. I suggest standing back while you do it, if you know what I mean" Yep, that how I test my repairs

[@EmirProduct]

Is this a voice of Tyrion Lannister? 😁

[@jeffreyyeager1398]

My pressure washer was working fine and it stopped working. When I squeeze the handle it does nothing, before when I squeeze the handle it turns on and sprayed. Mine is different from the one in the video. Any ideas?

[@faisalfaixal2376]

autostarting relay may have loose wires or might have been damaged

[@faze_ibr]

I have a constant rumble and shake when am not spraying water. How can I stop the machine from doing that?

[@Greenbeast999]

Hi, great video, what do you do about the oil when reassembling?

[@anthonyskilton2679]

That's what I need to know also.

[@Greenbeast999]

@@anthonyskilton2679 I literally just got round to this job in the last month, i saw another video where the YTer suggests it's not critical, just cover the moving pieces (this is with the pump on it's end before the head goes on). I think i did manage to find the service manual for my specific washer which listed a quantity but i certainly didn't measure when doing it.

[@gilemonx]

Yes I'm wondering which oil I should use for the piston box? My original one for a Nilfisk 145.3 looked grey and kind of mineral? Maybe something with lithium inside?

[@Greenbeast999]

@@gilemonx I'll let you know what I used in a minute

[@gilemonx]

Sorry forgot to say that this video is just awesome, thanks so much for the time and effort you put to teach us this!

[@ianseward9928]

How does the auto stop system work

[@alijagic1975]

Hello! The pump in my machine (Stihl RE 106K) is almost the same as the one in this video (only inlet valves are diff color). I detached the high pressure manifold, and then detached the head with pistons. When unscrewing this thing it seems like the chamber with swash plate was slightly pressurized and the greenish (bad vomit alike) liquid (like oil) started to leak. Is this an actual oil, does it need to be replaced and what kind of oil you pour into this area and how many? ... if you know. If the oil is green olive color, is this a problem with water coming from the piston area (through piston housing) into swash plate area?

[@cesarvargas7736]

Where can we get parts?

[@hughbunyea9906]

Anybody out there that can help me with reassembly of my AR Blue electric power washer. Do the three rings with notches in them have to line up with the notches in the housing.

[@nigelhosein7822]

Hi I have a washer comes on but loses pressure and does not cut off when the trigger is off

[@hughbunyea4703]

I have an AR Blue electric power washing that was leaking so I have to replace a gasket but unfortunately when I took it apart there is a small spring / plastic plunger that I have no idea as to where it goes. Their tech department is horrible.

[@sreejithsk9839]

How is toyo machine?

[@HiGEAN_]

My petrol Lancin pressure water is making a rattling noise, it has phases where it sounds like a bag of spanner’s. Can anyone help

[@topeye4202]

I think theres no gearbox, it goes direct 1:1 to the swashplate.

[@bennyellis3512]

never use a smaller capacitor always use the same capacitor or bigger BUT NEVER SMALLER IT W I L L EXPLODE!!!

[@michaelmolloy6340]

leaking out water at trigger handle

[@rediioo]

Please can you gave me the gasket set kit part number i have same problem on gasket

[@user-wu8vz2ft2s]

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[@thomascalvert7894]

And replacing the “lost oil”,where’s the explanation for that bit!

[@sulaiman312]

Dear Sir I want Hitachi car wash machine part suppliers address I am in idia

[@duartegaspar3262]

Hi mate. Thanks for the video. Simple and effective. just need a little help: what kind of oil you use in the gear box? Do you fill it all? Thanks for your help

[@arkangell63]

Lol, uf!!! Sorry friend but that's u=micro, f=farads

[@eddieabraham3341]

WTF are u saying?? Those are NOT ceramic seals..the PLUNGERS are ceramic. The title of this video says HOW TO REPAIR A PRESSURE WASHER but it doesn't look like you fixed it. Poorest video ever!!!!

[@eddieabraham3341]

Set the freaking camera down and use both hands for goodness sake!!! And the cap is not 25 "u" f...it is 25 microfarads!!! Please do not mislead people that don't know what they are doing!! As for me, I repair engines and motors for a living and I find this video NOT useful!!!! Sorry!!