EASY FIX! HONDA PRESSURE WASHER that will not start after storage (plugged carburetor main jet)

A brief tutorial on How To Repair a Honda Engine Pressure jet Washer that won't start. A 1 year old GCV 190 Honda engine (on a Simpson pressure washer, also used on many Honda lawnmowers same as Troy-bilt) fails to start after sitting only a few months. This Simpson pressure washer with a Honda engine was in very good condition so an obstructed FUEL SYSTEM is most likely to blame (Ethanol). An Experienced mechanic zeros in on the problem and fixes it easily. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND when you are watching my videos: I am showing you the least expensive, quickest "backyard" methods for repairing or servicing your lawnmower. Replacing all components such as gaskets and fuel lines is always recommended when rebuilding or repairing equipment. With these videos I hope you are able to fix and repair your lawnmower yourself with minimal parts, knowledge and tools. Thank you for watching!
ETHANOL IS BAD!
by Jeff's Little Engine Service
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[@glenarriffshipping7772]

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.

[@Karbonthirteen]

This is hands-down one of the best tutorials I’ve seen on KZbin. I don’t mean just for pressure washers I’m talking about for any kind of repair remodel or what have you. You don’t waste peoples time with an overly lengthy introduction, you get right to the point. You explain things well and your subject matter is easy to understand. The results are undeniable. Thank you so very much for putting out such great content!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend

[@scottjayma]

Just helped my neighbor fix his power washer with your video. He thinks I’m a genius. LOL. But we owe you all the praise. Thanks so much for the help.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Fantastic!

[@riverman7195]

Jeff, it worked, the little jet holes were all crudded up. You saved another power washer from the scrap heap. God Bless you.

[@andykowal]

I just used Jeff's instructions to solve the problem with my Honda pressure washer. Excellent tutorial!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped! Good job

[@edboydsr.302]

17 yr old son and I just got our yr old unit back running. Easy fix, great bonding time and now he's pressure washing the back patio while I watch with a tasty cold beverage! Much appreciated.

[@bmcc4865]

This was EXACTLY what I needed to do. I had let my washer sit for 2+ years unused with fuel in it and the carburetor was completely gummed up 10x worse than the one in the video, which explains why my arm felt like it was going to fall off trying to get it started! Video made the repair really easy and saved me time and money. THANK YOU!

[@五月爸爸在澳洲]

Did it work? 😂

[@TalonNismo]

8 years later… Thank you my friend. My Honda had been sitting for about two years. Only ran on ”Start” (horribly) and would die as soon as you set it to ”Run”. I followed your steps and with one pull like you, it started in the start portion, switched it to run and it ran like a champ and worked as advertised. I added a fuel additive to clean out the engine as I pressure washed my problems away. Will definitely start it up more often and let it run empty of fuel so that it doesn’t get stagnant. Thank you 🙏 again.

[@TalonNismo]

I also changed out the oil and I’m running AMSOIL in it.

[@TalonNismo]

Also, just a tip, keep an eye on the holding pin for the plastic fuel float. Mine slipped out, but I heard it fall and quickly found it.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

that is awesome! thanks for watching.

[@chriscox8515]

this is why i love the internet

[@truthlove2913]

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[@zarosh2488]

😅😢❤😊

[@zarosh2488]

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[@Mr.EeToMyself]

Excellent

[@ranniemanangan3986]

This really works!!!! I have the same issue on my Honda pressure washer. I called the store and see how much they charge to fix my pressure washer after telling me it cost 175$ to check plus parts. So i search in KZbin and this is the first video showed up. I follow the video and now my pressure washer is works. Thanks for the video.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Good job! Thanks

[@garyjordan3181]

Hi I bought one exactly like this for $100 because it wasn't running right, and cleaned the carburetor and fixed. Recently found one at the local dump and same thing. People just don't want to deal with fixing things. Shut off the gas let run until it quits before putting it away saves a lot of problems. This goes for any gas engines cut the gas line put in shutoff valves on everything. Thanks for sharing.

[@danjam67]

Jeff. I pulled that rope for over an hour and it would not hit. I just watched your video and I did everything you did and it also hit on the first pull. You are a pressure washer guru man. Thanks!!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks Dan!

[@Madd.annie26]

Worked like a charm 🌟 A couple of tips some might useful: 🔹Long cylinder jet stuck inside the carburator - I just used a really thin hex key that for inside to jostle it a bit, leaned the p.washer towards me & out it came! (It was a good thing I bothered with it b/c it was definitely crudded inside. 🔹 No air compressor - I used Wd-40 & a very thin metal wire from my jewelry-making supplies to clean the elements. (Every diameter of wire can be found at Hobby Lobby or your local craft shop 😊) ~Thanks 4 the vid Jeff!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

good job!

[@andrewsanchez6780]

My cylinder was also stuck so I came to the comments and took your advice. Worked like a charm! Good looking out Annie!

[@ArmandoRodriguez-cu1wz]

Fantastic video! My 1-year-old Ryobi pressure washer with a Honda GCV 170 engine wouldn't start; I hadn't used it in 2023. I had never worked on a carburetor before, but following your video, I disassembled the carburetor, cleaned the jet as you recommended - sure enough, it was clogged - and put it all back together. Subsequently, the pressure washer started on the first pull. THANK YOU for sharing!!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks for watching, great job!

[@johnk.3615]

Thanks so much for posting this. My machine was less than a year old, sat in the garage with some gas for four months only and wouldn’t start. Fuel jet was clogged exactly like you showed. Easy fix, saved me a ton of hassle, thank you!

[@kelvinchan4481]

I bought my pressure washer brand-new last year and only used it once I was frustrated that it would not start but it was a waste of money. I bought my pressure washer brand-new last year and only used it once I was frustrated that it would not start but it was a waste of money. Your tips worked beautifully and I was able to clean the patio for my family BBQ. I rarely leave a blog however I wanted to thank you for the excellent video on how to restart my pressure washer.

[@ysidrovalenzuela8943]

Jeff I can't thank you enough! Watched your video, followed your steps, FIRED RIGHT UP FIRST PULL! Your instructions are clear and concise and easy to follow. I used a single staple instead of a wire to clean out the nozzle of the main jet. Also, on the Honda GCV 160 it's easier to remove the soap holder (two screws) in order to reach the jet in the middle. Thanks again Jeff, you saved me time, money and frustration!!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend! good job

[@ysidrovalenzuela8943]

@@JeffsLittleEngineService Hi Jeff. So I’m performing the same task and a small metal pin came out with the shaft. I have no idea where it goes. Can you help me out?

[@devildog0915gaming]

Jeff! This just saved me $350+. I thought for sure i was done for but honestly after you showed me where the carb float bolt was i was able to drain the carb and bomb my generac Pressure washer started back up after about 10 pulls. Life saver from a guy who doesnt work on small engines

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

NICE work!

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks Jeff! I just saved a trip to the small engine repair shop and some money doing this yesterday in the garage (all doors open). To everyone out there, if the float comes off, you'll probably lose the little "stick valve" (that's all I can describe it as) as I did the first time and gas was leaking everywhere, so I had to open it up all over again! But, having said that, I know exactly what to do now thanks to YOU Jeff!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks for watching

[@SASSAS-iw8cc]

Seriously - you are the man......... Followed your video to the tee and BAM started right up........ 1 year old machine and thought I would have to take it to a mechanic and spend some dollars... If I could buy you a beer I would. Thanks for taking the time.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks for watching

[@mtsippel]

Thank you. My Honda would not start after a year of storage, your video helped me to get it running again!!

[@douggarner8814]

My Honda motor would not start, tried everything, I was getting fire and fuel but refused to start. after hours of working on it I was ready to go buy another one, this one is several years old and I have used it a lot. Then I ran across your video, I did exactly as you did and put it back together and it started on the first pull, can't thank you enough, saved me a lot of Money!

[@jlist828985]

I'm so thankful to you! I like working with my hands but I hate not knowing what I'm doing. Something as small as fixing my pressure washer just made my day. Thank you so much bro. God bless you!

[@georgewu7814]

I was planning to take my power washer to Home Depot to get it fixed but my local ones are all not taking any repair work due to the pandemic. After 4 years of letting it sit in my garage I was able to fix it myself following the video. Thank you for posting this!

[@Willysmb44]

Thank you very much for posting this, we had a problem exactly like that this afternoon. After watching this video, I did exactly what you showed here, and it worked perfectly. I didn't even have to figure out what size sockets to use for the ratchet, or anything. This video saved us a tremendous amount of time and probably some expense. I can't thank you enough.

[@behold.beloved8856]

Today this is exactly what I needed to learn to not be ripped off by shops! Thank you so very much!!

[@roncoulombe1058]

Love this and I am so grateful for people like you who make videos such as these. This is my second one of these machines and the first one lasted about 2 years. Today when the machine quit in the middle of a task I was sure it was another discard, this time after just 18 months. I performed the service in this video and it runs just as it should again. You are an asset to KZbin and the internet in general sir.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks friend. Glad it helped.

[@charliehaberer8643]

Perfect. Worked for mine, 1 year old and wont start.pulled the jet-plugged,poked with safety pin...perfect! THANKS Jeff !!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thank you for the kind comment. good job!

[@charliehaberer8643]

I am a maintenance tech Jeff, i fix things every day. This kind of tutorial just makes troubleshooting So much easier. Thanks again.Charlie

[@33greenleaf]

Thank you Jeff!!! A potential buyer was coming to look at my house and I desperately needed to pressure wash my pool deck. I was about to go spend $300 on a new pressure washer before I found your video. Just like you, after unclogging the carburetor my washer started on the first pull.

[@KAPfactory]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. Last year i paid home depot around $80 to get my pressure washer going again (Ryobi w/ same engine). This year it wouldn't start again. I was prepared to throw it away and was shopping for another washer. I all but ordered the new one when I stumbled upon your video. I did this job in about 10 minutes and completed the job I've been waiting three months to complete. You saved me $400! I am going to use that expensive gas that Lowes sells now. Even though I was buying "ethanol Free" at a gas station, my carb was lined with yellow gunk. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@robertheuber93]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.I've never been much of a mechanic but your video was what I needed to get my troy built pressure washer started. Even the simple things on how to drain all the gas were great. It took me about 30 minutes and it started on the second pull so I cleaned the deck of all the winter crud. Now the wife is thanking you too!

[@brianwebb9121]

My power washer wouldn't start at all. I took the carb off, sprayed carb cleaner on it, and it finally started but would only run with the choke on. every time I pushed the lever in from choke to run it would die. One thing I did not do was unscrew the main jet and pull that out. I will do that and remove the inner jet/tube as well exactly like you did. Your video is by far the BEST one out there becasue the few others I watched did not show removing the main jet at all. I was removing the carb altogether from the side of the mower and feel stupid not knowing I could have just removed the bottom of the carb pan only because I had to do that anyway after I removed the entire carb off the engine when getting to the flow. Great job on the video becaseu you are helping people whoc can take things apart but you are teaching them how to take it apart fully to removing the carb jets. Awesome job man. I was ready to chuck this thing to the curb not knowing I wasn't doing a full card clean out. Dang it. (:-).

[@brysonkimura6244]

Best video ever! I did the same thing and it started on the 1st pull. The exact same model that's 6-7 years old and runs like new again. Thank you!

[@benbourdeau7613]

I was so pissed until I watched this video. Could not get my one year old power washer started today. Followed this video step by step....one pull and it ran like a charm. Amazing! Thank you! Saved me a trip to the shop!

[@georgetello3215]

i just wanted to thank you jeff for helping me and my dad with ours... we were gonna take it to get fixed until we saw your video... once again thank you and god bless...

[@maggieposada3087]

Our 8-year old pressure washer fell in the salt water pool, and I thought it was done. We rinsed it with fresh water and let it dry for a few days, but the carburator was caked with salt water residue. I had to completely remove it to clean around the float and the valve seat. After putting everything back together, the washer sounds and works like new again. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Thank you for the tutorial! This actually helped me with my no start issue. I didn’t see a lot of sediment but I did remove the carburetor and clean the port and it helped. I had to remove the 2 long bolts on the air filter box in order for me to get access to the bottom of the carburetor. Thanks again!

[@waynebeck2190]

Worked! Thanks!

[@VictorCruz-tc7ir]

Had this problem with my 1 yr old Honda pressure washer. I did exactly what he said and boom, first pull, started right up. My ports were covered in a sludge kind of goop. Amazing. Thanks a lot. saved me time and money......

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

well done! Thanks

[@adriandoan5371]

Man, you're so good in giving clear instructions. Your video graphic is clear and on target. Thank very much

[@jason8102]

First time a youtuber has saved my sanity and from me hurling a basically brand new pressure washer across the neighborhood like hulk. I knew it was the carburetor and I had it somewhat apart.....put it back together still didn't start....look up on youtube and watch your video. Corrected my actions, did what you did.......and all be damned if it started the first pull like yours. Awesome job on your video, you saved my pressure washers life.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

lol! good job!

[@frankcarney6009]

Thanks man! I borrowed my uncles exact same model and couldn’t get it to start. Followed your guide and found plenty of gunk. Cleaned it and it started on the first pull. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@czealtamahawk1228]

Thank you Jeff. Was about to use my 3 yrs old Power Wash Honda Engine GVC 160 and It's leaking fuel down there. I was pissed. Didn't know how to fix it and didn't even bother watching youtube. I now know what and where to look for the real issue.

[@mysherriamore65]

Jeff you are a godsend. We just purchased ours last summer. and tried to turn it on today and it wouldn't work. my husband watched your video and it worked perfectly. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. IM GRATEFUL!!!!!!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

you're welcome and thank you :)

[@anastasiomunoz6578]

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[@mystvandle]

Thank you so much! My husband and I fixed out Honda type pressure washer today because we watched your video! Thanks for saving us some cash and giving us the opportunity to have a DIY accomplishment!

[@rcktang]

True enough, the brass main jet had some sediment stuck in there. I cleaned it out and the washer started up like it was brand new. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@603BVan]

After trying to start my pressure washer for 30 minutes I admitted defeat, came inside, and ran across this video. I scanned through it and ran across the float bowl section. Rather than disassemble it, I rapped on it, the best I could, with a screwdriver handle about 10 times. It started on the next pull. So you may be able to free up some stuck parts by rapping on it. I have no doubt that this video helped me. Thanks for posting!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

good job! sometimes that works!

[@rafaelbalboa274]

I was about to take my Generac pressure washer to the shop, this video saved me time and and money. I did the procedure. Thanks for the video.

[@joehoskins1346]

I had the same problem with my GCV 200 power washer. I bought it last fall and could not get it started this spring. I'm not mechanically inclined at all. I was going to try to take it back to Lowes and beg for a replacement or take it to get repaired. I followed the steps in your video. My carburetor was a little different. I put fresh gas in and it started on the first pull. This was a major mechanical victory for me! Thanks for sharing the information!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

good job Joe!

[@robbj6897]

It worked! Initially, was able to get pin out previously but couldn't get the long cylinder out. Cleaned pin, put everything back together and it wouldn't start. Frustrated, I drained the gas and let it sit through the winter. Tried again today and after straightening out a large sized paper clip and pushing it through the cylinder with a little bend to it, it finally came out. Cleaned it off as instructed and put it back together and it worked on the first pull!!! For those struggling to get the pin out, try a slightly bent large paper clip and have some patience. Take the time to get that cylinder out. That was the key for me. Thanks for the helpful video instruction....sure like saving some $$$!!

[@Mtkrvi06]

Ha!!! THANK YOU! Just performed my first mechanical surgery with a success! My husband was proud!

[@AllenAwad]

I almost gave up but then my 10 yr old son said: dad let's do it. And we did. And I just ran it for 30 min! Thank you so much!

[@glock-hm3ro]

i had my boy put the entire carb back together as I explained the name, function, etc. of each part; started first pull next day

[@Avionik]

Jeff, you just saved me two 45 min round trips and probably $50 or so. Everything looked spotless, all the orifices looked clean even before running a few strands of wire though, but one tiny salt looking granule popped out of the emulsifier. I was shocked that is started on the first pull. Big thanks from Leesburg, VA

[@joshwilson9475]

Thanks a bunch Jeff. This video showed me exactly what I needed to fix mine. Mine also started on the very first pull after following these instructions. You're a hero!

[@stephenbrown7545]

He should have used welding tip cleaning wires as well as a proper carb jet screwdriver.

[@JSmith-jh1jg]

Many thanks to you for sharing this remedy! The second jet pin would not drop out for me. I removed the float bowl to expose more of the aluminum shaft that allowed me to tap a longer section of shaft area and like magic the second jet pin finally dropped out. By the naked eye, I could not see any obvious blockage, but I went ahead and followed your plan....SUCCESS!!! I was ready to junk the pressure washer after trying everything I could think of to start this machine after it had been sitting for a year. I had even started shopping online for a replacement deal. You sir have saved me a lot of money....THANK YOU!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

good job! thanks!

[@richardkenworthy9312]

Thanks Jeff,mine was only a year old and I got frustrated when it wouldn't start.Simple fix

[@glock-hm3ro]

exact same for me...used only once, then stored

[@sprycats]

Exact same thing. My next video I will hunt for is how to store this so it won't happen next year.

[@inglouriousmofo]

@@sprycats to prevent this is to simply run it out of gas or drain the gas out each fall.

[@fatequalsflavor]

So glad there are people that take the time to post these things. I got mine out of storage, pulled a couple hundred times, couldn't start it, put it back in storage, finally looked this up. Clogged jet. Started on second pull. Thanks so much for taking the time.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks for watching, good job

[@TheWarlock86]

Thank you for the great step by step guide! I was able to get the jet nozzle out with an small hex key, and is running like new now after the carburetor cleaning!

[@4MerPK]

Wow! Thanks for the great video and easy to follow instructions! My husband bought our power washer over a year ago and only was able to use it ONCE. We tried Costco concierge service and the manufacturer toll free number. Neither of them were helpful. I found your video and showed my husband (who normally would not tackle something like this). After following the steps, he is now happily power washing our patio! I'm so proud of him, and grateful for your help! Thank you 😊

[@brandinmcclune]

Duuuude! Awesome video! Followed all your steps and sure enough it fired right up!! Only thing different I did was take out the spark plug and spray some starter fluid in just for good measure and it fired first pull and it wasn't even a Honda. Wish I could post pictures of the the carb bowl. Had to take a wire brush to it for about 30 minutes to get it completely cleaned two thumbs up

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend! Good job, getting everything clean is the key!

[@jamescraven1781]

Last time it wouldn't start, I took it to a shop and they fixed it. This time I followed your instructions and it started right up! Thanks

[@Surviving3Daughters]

I'm going to try this clean out with my Honda power washer. Thanks so much for the great detail in the video! Super job! And first pull too!

[@peterjames3971]

Thank You, took 4 pulls, porch is now clean.

[@vicenterosario6190]

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[@Misterder1]

Thank you for your help. Works like new. Took only 2 pulls

[@randyyouts9039]

I was very grateful that I found your video. The pressure sprayer in your video is the exact same model as mine, and I had the exact same symptoms - wouldn't start after being in my basement over winter / spring and the unit is only 2 years old. I followed your tutorial precisely and there was nothing like the sound of that thing starting up on the 2nd pull ! Thank you very much for helping a rookie like myself.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend, good job

[@mikehughes2831]

You sir, just saved me having to take my pressure washer to the shop. Watched your video and did exactly how you said and it fired right up. Thank you so much!!

[@mcjoedobird]

Thanks Jeff! I was going to pressure wash my house today and it wouldn't start. I fired up your video and followed the steps and the first pull it fired up. I took the carburetor completely off to clean the whole thing with a cleaner. After it was all back together, gas was pouring out the carburetor and I figured it must be the float stuck and took it all the way back apart. The second time I got it right and did half of my house today. Thanks again Jeff

[@sherene58]

Thank you so much for this video! Such an easy fix for my husband and I after several failed attempts at starting our once or twice-used pressure washer after it had been sitting in storage without fuel for 3 years.

[@lelew2308]

And 7yrs later this video is STILL helpful! Thank you so much! I have a leak in the carburetor. I’m going to do what you’ve shown and hope for the best!

[@thomasfreeman3083]

Amazing video, great tutorial, and excellent instructions and tips through out every step!!! Sadly I had to take apart the entire air filter housing and carburetor to get the jets out of mine. Unit has run for over 4 years and was completely plugged.

[@edwardtoth1866]

Much appreciated Jeff. I followed your easy-to-understand video and had no problems cleaning the carburetor. The engine started right up on the first pull!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Great to hear, thanks for watching

[@noladom8221]

you da man! there is nothing mentioned about cleaning the carburetor in the manual just "take to an authorized technician". gonna cross my fingers and try this out tomorrow. thanks!

[@danaroz]

If you fix it now consider yourself "Authorized."

[@thomasmcnally3650]

Finally decided to pressure wash today after a multiyear break. I never took the gas out. D’oh! This video was a life saver. The brass tube had no clogging. It was just the part with the screwdriver slot that was jammed. Thank you!

[@jonnablount524]

This was SO helpful! I fixed it with your help! I NEVER can fix anything so I am so excited about this accomplishment! One thing that was difficult on mine was I couldn't get a screw driver in to remove the inside piece like you showed -- my model might be a little older, but I used a sewing pin and stuck it up in there are just cleared it that way and it worked for now. I would love to know how I could really take it completely apart like you did but there was no way to get a screw driver up there and it was impossible to see it either.

[@andrewfyakim525]

You are sooooo good! Thank you for posting this. My Honda pressure washer (Troy) would not start for the first time, in 10+ years. I take very good care of my tools, but I now see I have more to learn. People like you who go to the trouble (I KNOW how much work is involved!), to post 'how to fix stuff' videos will have a special place in Heaven. Thank you.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend, I am glad it helped!

[@rickyvan5707]

Thanks Jeff, your instructions worked perfectly on my pressure washer issue where I had left gas in it over the winter. Cranked first time! However, when I got the flow bowl off, I could not see the main jet, much less the longer cylinder. Just what appeared to be an empty aluminum tube. I continued with your instructions, added new gas, and presto. My washer is identical to the one in the video, but couldn't see/find the jet.

[@billwillett8204]

me either, but i ground down a stubby screwdriver and got it out. its up in there.

[@leifulstrom6291]

Honda should pay you for making this video. So unbelievably helpful to have a video like this that allows me to properly maintain my washer. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@rolloff3019]

Jeff this BUD's for you. Had to pull the carb off [without unhooking the linkage] and took an allen wrench to get the jet out. Easy Peasy.2 pulls and fired right up. Now about this back issue I have ?

[@shakibkamal]

kudos to you, I had the same issue, the pressure washer was only a year old and wouldn't start this year. Followed your instructions and got my one pull start!

[@gergemall]

Thank you Jeff, great video. QUESTION, where did you get the small gasoline fill bottle ? Thank you

[@tonyejinwa2904]

Men, you made my day, after watching your video on how you fix Honda power to start, I did same thing you that’s to clean up the carburetor, I took it apart and reassembled it back and it starts. Thanks a lot for sharing .

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Good job! thanks for watching

[@dewboy910]

I watched your video and thought, no wayI'll get off that easy! My stepfather drained all the fuel when he winterized it summer before last. It was litterally brand new. But after putting gas in it today, I pulled on the rope til I thought I was going to fall out. I pulled the fuel bowl off and it was clean as a whistle. I pulled the jet and emulsifier out and they were spotless. Shot some WD40 in the hole and ran a piece of wire through all the holes even though they all looked wide open. I put everything back, turned on the gas, waited a few seconds for the bowl to fill, and gave it a yank. It tarted right up. I guess the WD40 chased the evil spirits out of the carb. This Honda reminds me of some of the Tecumseh carbs beck in the day. The tiniest speck of trash is all it takes.

[@OneBadAssDJ]

Thanks for the WD40 trick. Not everyone has a air compressor in their home. Drained everything out and put everything back together but it wouldn't start. 6:03 is where I took the WD40 and sprayed it through there and put it back together again and it started right away. Great video and nice tip!! `

[@wewessaassaa]

lucho: pulley gets hard from too much water pressure in system so lock your wand in the open position and your pull should be much easier

[@Marcoosianism]

Sprayed the WD40 through where, exactly? What component/hole??

[@paulmoffat9306]

When I put my small engines up for the winter, besides getting the fuel out, I remove the spark plug and spray a good blast of WD40 in the cylinder, pull it through once, and put the plug back in. Next year, it runs on the first pull.

[@ringside1129]

My Honda pressure washer is almost exactly like the video and also fairly new. It would not even try to start after many many pulls. I checked the fuel valves, spark plug, oil, water pressure... Watched Jeff's video and did exactly what you did in the video. Put it back together and it started FIRST pull! Took my less than an hour and only cost me a little gas. Now I can finish my project today!

[@logicalITS]

Saved me from having to buy a new one! Awesome man! Thank you!!!

[@logicalITS]

I have to try this on my leaf blower and generator that won't fire up now. What is the best way to winterize the units so this doesn't happen in the spring?

[@30YearRushFan]

Thank you for posting this. I have a pressure washer of this model line and it would not start, though it was brand new last fall and had worked fine in the fall. I followed your step by step instructions and the main jet and nozzle were both completely clogged, exactly like you showed. After I cleaned it and reassembled it, it worked perfectly. I have a generator which would not start after years of not being used and I found a similar video someone posted which stepped through same scenario for that carburetor. It is great when people like yourself take the time to show practical help videos. Thank you!

[@scottmcarpenter]

You saved me money and time, thank you Jeff! Great video!

[@jayk7781]

I was ready to disassemble my engine when I simply took off the pressure washer gun and tried again. The engine turned over with less pressure. I let it run for a little bit and then turned it off. I then connected the pressure washer gun and restarted the thing. It worked! Thankfully my situation is not as bad as the one depicted in this video.

[@kennycybertron1]

My neighbor gave me his 3yr old Honda pressure washer because it wouldn't start. I cleaned out the carb just like you did and fresh gas and it fired right up. I offered to give it right back but he already purchased a new, higher psi Honda...lol...me thinkith he just wanted a bigger, better pressure washer. I still use that thing...purrs like a kitten

[@ipoosk]

Had to pull the entire carb off to get access to the bottom but man, what an easy fix with a can of parts cleaner with a straw. My jet and tube was all sorts of gummed up. I couldn't even get it out until I used my good ol Harbor Freight pick set. Started up first pull. Thanks so much for the video!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped

[@akaxju66er]

Haha "First Pull" ☝️ That marvelous feeling of success on the first try.

[@matt8243]

Pressure washer wasn't working. Followed the steps and it worked on the first pull! Thank you!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Great to hear!

[@MrJcmino]

Thanks for the help, great video and explanation

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

+Jean Mino thank you for the kind words. I am glad it helped!

[@BackOutside]

spent like an hour trying to get my pressure washer to start up. did exactly what you did in this video and in 2 pulls it fired it right up. thanks alot man, my yard will look glorious this year thanks to you

[@chrismaccullen]

Thank you so much! This got my pressure washer running again.

[@stevegwisdalla805]

Jeff: You are incredible. I put a new pump on my washer...exact same model as the PW you had in the video.. As soon as I cleaned the carb exactly like you did...first pull and started. Hasn't run in 2 years. I cannot thank you enough. You saved me hundreds of dollars!!! One thing you may want to cover next time. My float needle came off and I had to go find another video on how to get that pesky little thing back on. I subscribed and will donate on my next payday. Thank you. A million times, thank you!!!

[@Gemkue2]

Do you have a link for the float needle ?

[@Gemkue2]

Found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iuYZaNr8qNrc0

[@stevegwisdalla805]

Just ran the power washer for about 4 hours yesterday washing my deck. Ran like a champ. Thank you again!

[@prdpapak2563]

Wish I would've watched your video before I pulled my shoulder out of it's socket...LOL

[@BlackSwanGamingTGK]

Same here

[@armaletalia3254]

Same bro, same. And also before I filled up the whole fuel tank on the pressure washer. F.

[@ginoalvear2512]

Tell me about it i had to use lidocaine patch for my shoulder

[@davegallagher6093]

Same exact situation with my Honda today. Would not have near as easy without your video. Many Thanks!

[@cookinitmax]

Why don't they make a good filter to catch theses small bites that the carb feeds on.

[@vietxnameze]

Why should they? You'll just go buy a new one make them richer

[@jcfrazier5853]

I'm going to add an inline fuel filter. F... the Bozo's

[@saxman2555]

Bless you sir for posting this. I thought after leaving my power washer sit for 2 years, it was done for. only 45 min and your well done tutorial, I was back in business. The nozzle was completely corroded shut!

[@BruceMusto]

Well, I know what I'm doing tomorrow.

[@tunes0075]

Thank you! I have a Ryobi and could not get it started. Watched your video and, while my carburetor float was not like the Honda, the the problem was the same. cleaned the jet, which was completely clogged, added gas and just like your video, first pull and i'm back in business.

[@supplymaster1]

Awesome Video- problem solved. Can we send you a gift card?

[@waltd19661]

Just saved me $75 , if not more. I can use that on all my power equipment. Worked like a charm in under 5 minutes. Thanks!!