Pressure washer engine locked up

[@pamelajohnson-t7r]

My husband changed the oil in our pressure washer, when he tried to start it after this the pull cord was locked up. So of course I you tubed the problem. This video came up so we watched it, wrote down the steps and followed them. I worked great! Saved us a trip to have the pressure washer repaired, and he was able to finish his job in the same day. Thank you!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Very glad to help. I love these types of real life experiences

[@michaelvanwest6262]

Thank you for this video. It got me out of a jam in the middle of the night when my solar batteries ran out of juice and I needed to switch to my generator. I had just tested it out a few days before and all was fine. So I put it away but had hurt my back so tipped it on end to move it with a trolley. Didn't realise this would happen. I do now. So thank you from Outback Australia.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@michaelvanwest6262 I am very glad to help. Not sure if I had anyone from Australia comment yet.

[@IraJones-rd9qr]

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[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Electric definitely has its place

[@alexprice1443]

Excellent video. You did a great job explaining this and giving instructions. Look forward to more vids

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Hope the videos help

[@Stayndirty]

Every time he said “that’s normal”. It made me feel like he knows what he’s talking about 👌🏼💯😂. Now I want all my stuff to break so he can show me how to fix them

[@stevegoulding1613]

Thanks Brian your advice was spot on, it took me a few goes at it and nearly gave up but kept at it . Steve ( Australia ).

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am glad it helped. If you like, you can use the "thanks" button by the like button it would help

[@djburling937]

Great video because of you I was able to get my pressure washer up and running.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am gad to help

[@bluestoneaquaticdesigns1302]

It’s funny when you have a problem and search KZbin and use the same description and get 10 different solutions, and then finally come across the right one. Yours was the right one. I did everything in the video, I can pull the rope easily now, but it still won’t fire up. It acts as though the switch is in the off position and I am pulling the rope. Any ideas what I should be looking for now?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Make sure the spark plug is clean and dry. Also, there are times that oil will travel into the bowl of the carburetor. Remove the bowl and see if you have oil in the bowl. Please let me know what happens.

[@charolito1312]

Thanks for the help, I thought it was ruined. Your video made me feel a lot better. I’d removed the pump thinking it was it, but the pump turns free. The oil douse look thin like you explained it, I’m sure that’s the issue. Thanks a lot for your help.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

If you have any questions please let me know

[@MauricioMonterroza0618]

Me too 😢

[@deathski2]

Fantastic video, can’t tell you how much I appreciate this.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad to help

[@tbtitans21]

Thanks!

[@charliepistolis6552]

Repair Question: Honda GC190 with new pump, spark plug; unit never been tipped or turned over. Oil level ok too. I pull start; it locks half way in the turn, then frees up; not enough pull to fire the engine. Press the trigger, no pressure, just water flowing out. thoughts?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

That's a bit difficult to tell. Find me on Facebook and show me a video

[@jillsimmons4493]

Thank you Brian! I'm so glad I came across your video. I was about to pull the whole thing apart. You saved me big time!! Just in case there's a search algorithm for the comments my model was the Karcher G 4000 RH

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am very happy to help

[@darrelljernigan3241]

Great video and communication of the process. Thank you.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Thank you hope it helps

[@bing12345678901]

Oil on the valve seats render the decompression stroke on these engines nearly useless. Trying to start will rip your fingers off. To remedy this, after you've removed spark plug and pump all the oil you can out of the cylinder, spray some carb cleaner into spark plug hole (3-4 seconds). Then repeat pulling pull cord to flush carb cleaner out as well. This will clean the valve seats, and allow the decompression while pull starting.

[@kenibnanak5554]

I tried this repair on a stuck Predator engine. I loaned it to someone in working condition and a day later they said it was stuck. It was. Sure enough oil just squirted out of the dip stick area when I unscrewed it. I removed the spark plug. Still stuck. The crank shaft can be rotated counter clockwise about 3/4 turn, or forward the same 3/4 turn. Stops with a clunk and of course can't be spun to start it. What now?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

The clunk is typically the sound of a broken connection rod hitting the interior. Engine replacement, rebuild or new machine

[@JohnKucza]

What else could be done to have pulley cord release if not gas or oil problem.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Tell me what happened

[@JohnKucza]

​@Brian_the_repair_guy no. Matter what I do or even follow the steps the pull cord is jammed tight. Can problem be recoil pump starter? Thanx.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@JohnKucza if you pull the plug out will it spin or does is partial spin and stop?

[@michaelstooker670]

What if there's lots of water in the crankcase oil,and in the plug housingafter i drained all of it m I know there's a bad gasket!!! Wich gasket do you think it is? Head gasket? Debating to fix? It's a murry Pw. 3200psi ohv power washer. Where can I get parts? Thank you.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@michaelstooker670 the water seals are bad. Flush the crank with oil and refill. Watercannon.com has the parts

[@ericstanley9867]

I drained the oil ...took sparkplug out ...cord still want pull to even get blowback out of sparkplug hole ?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

With the spark plug out, the recoil will not pull?

[@terrybrennan2534]

Great video! Will this procedure work for a pressure washer that fell in a pool? It was only in the water for about 5-10 seconds.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@terrybrennan2534 this will work to remove the water from the cylinder if it did get in. Along with draining oil and gas, flushing out the full fuel system as well. After removing the plug, check to make sure you have fire before going too far. If the coil is damaged, you have other concerns first

[@terrybrennan2534]

@ thank you very much, I appreciate your help! Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@tbtitans21]

Thanks to your advice I got the cord to pull. But now the engine won't start. Any idea? Carb flooded?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Drain the carb, it most likely has oil in it. Drain it and clean the bowl. Make sure the spark plug is clean and dry. When it does start, it is going to smoke a lot.

[@tbtitans21]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy This was it. Gas definitely had oil in it. And you were right it smoked heavy for a solid 5 minutes. Thanks! Any way to throw you a tip?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@tbtitans21 feel free to use the "thanks" button beside the share and like button

[@tbtitans21]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy Do you get all the money or does KZbin take a cut? If so how much?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@tbtitans21 not sure really. I believe all.

[@westaucklandroofcoatingsdan]

Can you open the cylinder head to show

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@westaucklandroofcoatingsdan I will try to make a video. I don't work on engines much, too many others doing that.

[@ncmadniss870]

thanks a ton. one of my workers didnt strap the pressure washer down and it fell over on the trailer. i was afraid it was locked up, after removing the spark plug the engine turns over fine. again thank you.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

No problem glad to help. If you as so moved, try using the "thanks" button by the like button

[@ncmadniss870]

also remember to crack open the carb and let it drain. i forgot that part. after i let it drain it started first pull

[@Daniel-jk9ge]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy a yea

[@danblack4329]

Excellent information!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Hope it was helpful

[@Alias1414]

My pressure washer tipped upside down oil leaked out everywhere, I Checked the carb and it had a tiny bit of oil in the tray but when I turned the gas on the gas came out crystal clear. I then cleaned the spark plug and got as much oil out of by pulling the cord until i couldn't really see anymore oil where the spark plug goes. I also replaced the filter as was drenched in oil. The problem is I seen other videos before this one and none mentioned draining the oil. I just topped off the oil the oil didn't seem watery at all and still looked like fresh oil as the washer is relatively new. When I tried starting it The cord was locked up and didn't want to pull but after letting water run through for a bit and pulling a few times it starts up no problem again and seems to work perfectly fine. Do you think I should drain and refill the oil? Im not sure if gas got into the engine as the oil seemed normal it was just very low.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

The cost of oil is low compared to a replacement engine. I would replace the oil without a question

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Good job by the way

[@JimCorrigan-xt3zb]

Brian you nailed it! Thanks for the video!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Thanks

[@CWRhoads]

Great video, very thorough explanation, thanks!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad to help

[@lorikayak7845]

Thank you for the reply. I should have mentioned that the plug is out. I put a tiny bit more of Marvel in the spark plug well. Today I put a socket on the crank and gave a big reverse push. It did spin. Spent a few minutes spining it. A bit more oil / gas mixture came out of oil tank. I cleaned out the spark plug well the best I could. I left everything open for the night. Will put new oil in and try again. Should mention, female, with cancer going on 60. Never had to fix things. Worse that can happen is that I break something that is not running. Nothing ventured, nothing gained !

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I can appreciate and empathize with your situation. I am more than happy to try and help. After removing the plug and allowing it to sit after manually turning the crank, you will need to reattach the recoil and see if it will pull without the plug. If it does, you will need to stay clear of the plug opening on the head and give 3 or 4 good swift pulls to blow out any fluids left in the cylinder. The fluids will cause the piston to lock of you don't. Make sure the plug is clean and reinstall. Try again to pull slowly to ensure the crank is spinning before attempting to restart. Please keep me informed

[@Swampkrew]

Thank you. Got me back up and running

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad to help

[@michaeltucker9509]

I’ve done this a few times, pull cord is still locking up. Any other ideas? Failing miserably

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Will the pull cord pull completely with the spark plug out?

[@michaeltucker9509]

Yes, it’ll pull all the way out. Once I put the plug back in, after about 3-4 pulls, cord locks back up

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@michaeltucker9509 then you still have fluid entering or residual. Remove the plug and pull like you are going to start it. Repeat several times. You can also try blasting air in it from a compressor. The cylinder needs to be free of fluids. Gasoline will evaporate but the oil will not.

[@michaeltucker9509]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy I have blown compressed air in where the plug goes in. Initially I probably pulled that cord 30 times. I will repeat the process tomorrow when I go back into work. Is there a way I can send you video of what it’s doing? I’m stumped

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@michaeltucker9509 just post the video on YT under your channel. Then post the link here

[@randall--craig7779]

I watched another video that claimed oil would've gotten into a filter when a unit turns over which would also need to be replaced, is that true? If so what filter?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Yes, there are times the oil gets into the airfilter as well. Doesn't happen every time.

[@michaelharris2599]

I went through all the steps and it is still locked up when I put the spark plug back in. I was able to pull the cord when the spark plug was out, and I pulled until I didn’t see pile flying anymore. Any ideas?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

If it pulls with no plug, but locks with plug in then you still have fluid in the cylinder

[@michaelharris2599]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy So just repeat everything again or can I just remove the spark plug and give it a few more pulls?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@michaelharris2599 it doesn't take much fluid to cause the system to "lock up" usually blasting air from a compressor in the cylinder helps remove the fluid

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@michaelharris2599 pull plug and pull a few more. Pull pretty hard or rapidly

[@michaelharris2599]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy I got it fired up right before the sun went down. You’re a life saver. I appreciate you brother.

[@sdconstructionsdconstructi9396]

That was very helpful but and I did everything exactly like you said but it won’t start, what should I do?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

It pulsation but not start?

[@Jypze]

Normal to see smoke come out ? Where the spark plug hole is after you pull

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

The smoke is generated from fuel vapor being introduced in to the cylinder and then forced out through the plug hole causes the vapor to condense into a cloud.

[@gillesbourbonnais4805]

What could cause this? From Québec Canada

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@gillesbourbonnais4805 if the machine is flipped on its side or upside down. This allows oil to migrate to the cylinder and carburetor

[@lorikayak7845]

I have a locked up pw. Ive taken out spark plg, drained oil that smelled like gas. I have taken pull rope housing off rope pulls freely when off but when put back on, it is locked again. I tried about 2 table spoons of Marvel Mystry oil in spark plug hole and ket sit over night. Any suggestions? Any advice. Pw is less than 2 years old. Spark plug was clean. Multiple people have moved stuff around in garage so it is possible that it got tipped over. Thank you

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Take the plug out and attempt to pull. If you have any fluid in the cylinder, it will lock. Pulling with no plug in it always the cylinder to move freely. If the piston still does not move, remove the recoil and put a socket on the flywheel nut. See of the piston will move manually in either direction.

[@genecundel4793]

​@Brian Shumack the repair guy

[@briankeaveney9107]

Great video, Brian. My older B & S 2800 psi is running fine, but I'm noticing the oil is milky and seems a bit thin. I am in SW Florida where the humidity can be high. Do you think there is water is entering the crank case somewhere? Thank you.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@briankeaveney9107 yes. Most definitely. Not sure if it from the head leaking or the vent leaking. Those pumps are pretty inexpensive. Contact watercannon.com for a price on parts or pump replacement

[@nicowcn]

I have a predator, and it pulls normal with the spark plug out, but once I put the plug in, the engine locks. Any ideas?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

You have excess oil or fuel in the cylinder most likely. If you have the right size plug then Pull the plug and follow the direction in this video. If you have an air compressor, you can blow it in the cylinder throw the spark plug hole to blow out the liquid. Watch your eyes. The smallest amount of too much fluid will cause this.

[@nicowcn]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy thanks for the quick response! How do you think excess oil or fuel would have gotten in the cylinder without the go kart rolling over? it was running perfect, and then I let the go kart sit for about three weeks and it was locked.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@nicowcn if the float sticks in the down position, it can happen.

[@nicowcn]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy OK. So so to clean out excess oil or fuel from the cylinder, do I blow air through the spark plug hole or through the cylinder?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@nicowcn through the spark plug hole. Watch your eyes.

[@yakityyob]

Thanks, Brian! I'm going to try your suggestion out with my Troybilt PW with a Honda engine. Keep your fingers crossed.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Good luck!

[@devinthompson1534]

So how do you get fluid out of the cylinder

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

As explained in the video, repeated quick pull on the recoil with no spark plug or compressed air shot in the plug hole

[@devinthompson1534]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy okay spark plug is out still hard stuck crank pulley tried putting that magic oil didn’t work, changed the oil as well. I did notice the oil smelt like gas and was thin. But it’s not moving at all when I try to crank. I removed the front metal cover where the pistons are and the piston on the right side is compressed almost all the way down and the left side isn’t. I loosened the spring and planned on setting the valve lash to .003 when I relieved the spring still didn’t crank. So what’s next I spray air down the spark plug hole?

[@devinthompson1534]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy also when I put screw driver down spark plug hole seems that it’s all the way down.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@devinthompson1534 you're getting way ahead of where you need to be. With the plug out, you still can't pull it, right? If this is the case, remove the recoil cover. There is a large nut in the center. Put a ratchet on it and try to turn the fly wheel in either direction.

[@devinthompson1534]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy when I take the plug out I still can’t pull, so you’re saying next step is turn the nut under the recoil cover?

[@edgonzalez732]

Thanks brother very helpful

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am glad to help

[@erickvelasquez8639]

I followed the steps, when I took the spark plug it was actually soaked and there was not gap on the spark plug. My one concern is will it still work if I widen it a little and what happens when the spark plug is broke underneath the spark?? Thanks for your help and advice. Dropped my like and subscribed already.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Regap the plug and reinstall. With the engine OFF, give it a few pulls to ensure it isn't hitting

[@erickvelasquez8639]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy Drained the oil, took the spark plug out and the motor will still not unlock… what else could be the problem?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@erickvelasquez8639 if the engine is locked with the plug out, then the engine has a broken connecting rod or something similar. Replace the engine

[@inquisitvem6723]

I have a new one and was able to use it for a couple hours. The next day it’s started for 30 sec before dying. It couldn’t start. The choke lever is stuck in the middle and won’t move. So I wait till next day and notice the choke lever moved to the right on its own, but still not able to move all the way to left(cold position). I can pull all the way no problem, but still won’t start. 3200psi Husqvarana with Briggs Stratton engine. Problem is that I can’t return it due to not using it for two years letting it sit brand new in the garage, thus warranty ran out.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

If the machine is new, it is under warranty. Take it to a service shop.

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy Problem is that I can’t return it due to not using it for two years letting it sit brand new in the garage, thus warranty ran out.😂

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@inquisitvem6723 ok, so the unit is not new. More than likely, there is old fuel in the carb that has turned in to a gel or paste that is restricting the movement. Remove the carb and soak it in carb cleaner per the directions. If you are capable, the the card apart to do this.

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy it was never used before till a few days ago, but I guess a day old fuel is still considered old. I will dump all the gasoline out first.I will follow your advice. Thanks.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@inquisitvem6723 so no gas has ever been in this 2 year old machine?

[@waltercardenas7354]

Outstanding video.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I hope ot was helpful

[@1LoveLightOneness1]

So if the engine is locked up and you take the spark plug out and its dry as a desert, would you go about the same fix as this video or?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

If you remove the plug and it is dry, yet you can't pull the starter rope with the plug is out, then you have another issue.

[@1LoveLightOneness1]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy have any idea what it could be?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@1LoveLightOneness1 if the plug is out, and it is locked when you pull it, then you have a mechanical issue with the engine

[@js8274]

What if I followed all of these steps and it still won’t turn over? Carburetor float Stuck?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

When you pull the spark plug out, can you pull the recoil?

[@peetie3970]

great video ty

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Thank you, hope it was helpful

[@peetie3970]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy it was spot on ..Honda gx390 engine on a utility vehicle had the float on the carb not work properly and it flooded the engine .. I had thought when I discovered the engine locked up it was going to be really bad but thankfully after watching your video I was able to identify the problem and get it back on the road .... thanks again

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@peetie3970 glad to help out

[@robwalker7575]

Thanks for this brother, not had mine roll over thank God. Good straps. Could you please do a vid on an air lock, just had it on mine, no suction, it was an easy fix, clean inlet filter, force water through pump and check suction pipe for splits.....pretty easy, once I knew how, just never seen a vid on this subject.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I will try to make a video. My video process is based on what types of repairs come in on real world machines. I find this works best. If I get one in with this problem, I will definitely do a video

[@robwalker7575]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy thanks for the reply, and for your vids 😀

[@stephanieinglett820]

Mine is locked but I didn’t attach water before trying to start it. It has sit unused for a long time. The gas has either evaporated or I ran it out before I put it up. It hasn’t been rolled over however I kinda wish it was the problem. I’ll follow everything you have done and see if that works. Just wondering if I messed it up without the water flow. Thank you. Very helpful video.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Tell me what is happening exactly

[@stephanieinglett820]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy couldn’t pull the cord to crank. Motor locked up. Took a screwdriver and worked it loose. Drained and replaced oil. Filled with gas replaced spark plug. I can’t pull the cord to crank. Whatever that is under the pulley won’t spin much. That was locked up. When I initially tried to start it. The cord pulled just fine. But I didn’t have the water going through the pressure washer. I don’t know how that affects the pressure washer either way. So as it is now. I can’t pull the crank. It’s locked up.

[@stephanieinglett820]

It hasn’t been started in a few years.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@stephanieinglett820 can you pull the cord without the spark plug in it?

[@stephanieinglett820]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy haven’t tried. Should I attach the water before I try?

[@josehorta464]

Brian. Emptied the oil took the plug out. Then I tried pulling the cord and still nothing. Do you think the pressure pump might be out?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

With the spark plug removed, you can't pull the recoil?

[@josehorta464]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy that is correct.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@josehorta464 if you can't pull the recoil with the spark plug removed, you need to remove the recoil cover from the engine. In the center of the flywheel there is a large nut. Put a socket on it and see if you can turn the flywheel. Of you can, the engine is good and we can look for another issue. If it does not spin around several times, then the engine is trashed

[@josehorta464]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy I just tried turning it with the socket but it does not budge.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@josehorta464 more than likely, the engine is trashed. The connecting rod is probably broken. Sorry to say.

[@CaractacusPotts-d4t]

Or in my case a screw had fallen into the casing, onto the magneto and was jamming it. Followed your method to the letter before finding this out!!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Yes, that happens also. If you put a wrench on the flywheel and it allows you to spin backwards and then stop, you could have internal damage or a screw on the magneto

[@strappeduptv3969]

Great info!!

[@davidcollins1876]

I have a pressure washer with engine locked up is possible if the pump is bad that can cause your engine not to pull

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Yes. If the crank on the pump has locked up, then you will not be able to pull. Remove the pump to determine if the pump or engine is bad.

[@thatdiychick1164]

I’ve tried and doesn’t work. I drained oil, spark plug is out and I put new oil and still can’t get it to pull it’s still locked. Is there anything else I’m missing?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@thatdiychick1164 pull the plug out. With the engine turned OFF, pull the rope. Just pull it enough to see if it will pull fully out. Let me know what you get.

[@thatdiychick1164]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy nope doesn't pull enough to fully pull out

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@thatdiychick1164 if the rope will not pull completely with the spark plug removed, then it usually means the connecting rod is broken.

[@thatdiychick1164]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy any idea on how to fix that or does that require going to service center?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@thatdiychick1164 if you would like, you can find me on Facebook and send me a video with sound of the pull with no spark plug in place. Just to make sure what is happening

[@paul753]

Always turn your gas valve off when you load your machine and keep it off until you’re ready to use it again and you won’t have that problem that’s better than fixing it

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

That helps with the gas, but that does not help with the oil. I always tell my customers to turn the gas off

[@rickyt3]

Most helpful video I found

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Thank you.

[@nelsonmendoza2258]

Mine turns over but I know that my coworker have flipped it over so I need help to. Fix it

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

It's in the video step by step

[@joesinakandid528]

So it's hydrolocked from (most commonly) a stuck or dirty carb float needle OR yes, laying the washer on it's side. Pull spark plug and remove gasoline (NOT gas and oil) from cylinder by pulling starter rope and then using compressed air to finish job, drain engine oil, rework the carb float needle (to FIX the original problem), dry out the carb air filter, put a little oil in the cylinder to provide ring lubrication, replace engine oil and start engine. The residual gas in the oil system will evaporate off in 10 minutes of use and the high new oil % will provide all the lubrication needed. The oil fill plug is a plug and not a bolt.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Sure, we will go with whatever you say. I will add that it IS gas AND oil when the machine is flipped. The sparkplug don't lie. I hope you found the video helpful and thanks for the views.

[@kirstenholmes955]

Thank you so much!!!! You helped us out a lot!!!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am very glad. That is the purpose of my videos.

[@daweskjv]

Question. I did this yesterday and it worked fantastic. I went to use it again today and it runs, but it definitely runs rougher than it did before. Is there something I can do to fix this or does the cylinder just need time to burn all that extra oil out? Any help is appreciated!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

You could have oil residue in the carb that would cause rough idle. The air filter could have oil in it as well. Have you replaced the filter? If not, I would reccomend that. But in time it should clear.

[@Rouwen87]

This seem to be the exact problem i encountered. I was just rolling it on a tilted driveway while on and it died and locked in place.

[@daweskjv]

Thanks! This worked great.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am glad to help

[@petertimpson9378]

My Honda XR2600 was flat on the grass when I heard it running out of fuel. Just b4 it was shutting down I heard it lock up. Went to draw the pull cord and nothing.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Pull the spark plug and give it a pull to see of it will rotate. If not, the engine is most likely dead. It would be more cost effective to replace the engine versus repairing a locked engine

[@callahancalvert845]

Thank you super helpful

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I am glad to help

[@GG-713.]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Hope it helps

[@jatc8]

Great video. But; I followed all the steps and still can make it work. It’s not locked any more by I can’t make it crank.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

You ate half way there. Pull the plug and make sure the end is not wet. Clean it if it is. Make sure oil level is full and try again. If the plug is wet, it will not spark properly. May have to repeat a few times to get it started

[@jatc8]

Thank you for replying back. I actually remove the carburetor and noticed some oil in it. I cleaned up then put it back and the machine cranked at the very first time. I let it run for 15 minutes like you said, so now I’m going to change the oil for the second time.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@jatc8 fantastic

[@jatc8]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy now, I see the machine is shaking a little bit. Is there something I can do to make it more stable?

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@jatc8 not sure about the shake. Is it shaking with gun and hose or as the trigger is being pulled

[@juliopagoada2618]

Amigo muchas gracias !

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Very welcome

[@MauricioMonterroza0618]

Dude, eres el mejor

[@bballboyjumpshot9353]

Thank you sir!

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad to help

[@mr.common2734]

Ok mine isn't rolling over

[@jennylozada7878]

Thank you so much

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

No problem, hope it was helpful

[@djack568]

Thank you

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@djack568 I hope it helped

[@johnlowery8058]

Thank you big help

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad to help

[@Hdogg-ey5mr]

And now I know. Thanks man. 😊

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

I hope it helps

[@robertmoreno9112]

Work with one of my pressure washers

[@dalesaccone7108]

Cord doesn’t pull despite plug being removed

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Pull off the recoil cover. Put a socket on the nut at the center of the flywheel and see if you can turn the flywheel in either direction at least three times. Make sure the switch is off

[@dB-uv7wp]

Mines still jammed

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Will it allow you to pull without the spark plug in it?

[@Wade14K]

Looking like my problem

[@leotuner2638]

I tried it and it didn’t work

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Tell me what you have and thebproblem

[@رشديعلي-د8ل]

thanks man

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad it helps

[@gillesbourbonnais4805]

Goog explenation

[@IceMan-pp9lv]

Mine just locked up right now while it was running

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

That's typically not good. Pull the plug and see if it will pull.

[@juniorcook4094]

Man we hear that all of the time. Oh no it never flipped over lol

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Yes, you are correct. It mysteriously flipped unseen

[@Jperales96]

It was the oil, thanks much

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Glad to help

[@uliflores4152]

That's osome

[@dB-uv7wp]

Job for today

[@FabDino]

Troubles of hauling in a small car… I need to buy a truck

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Yes

[@MKBuddy1]

If dummy here forgot to turn the water on am I going to be buying a new pressure washer

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Is the machine not working now?

[@MKBuddy1]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy yes can't pull the cord haven't taken it apart no water in oil or spark plug area. Took plug out still can't pull the cord..

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@MKBuddy1 pull the pump off the engine. See if the engine is good. You can reach into the side of the pump to the shaft and see if it will spin by hand. This will tell you which one is the problem

[@eagle3351]

You need to watch the video the guy does in 2 minutes. Take a lesson. Don't need all the back-and-forth blah blah

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

No thank you. If you do not like the blah blah blah, then do not watch the video. Thanks for the watch though

[@eagle3351]

@@Brian_the_repair_guy I won't be watching any more. You don't care you just want the clicks. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

@@eagle3351 we'll one opinion out of thousands that disagree with you. Can't make everyone happy. But, if you can point out where any of the video is incorrect I would be happy to make corrections.

[@breeze787]

Ahhh just talk no show.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

Ummm ok

[@pappy69pappy]

I enjoyed your Vedic on locked engine on pressure washer. My Problem is this happened the first time I used it and every time after that it’s still locked up after 15 minutes use. Let it sit for five minutes. It will restart, but it will happen again.

[@Brian_the_repair_guy]

You have another problem. A small engine shop needs to look at it. Sorry I can't help