Pressure Washer wont start! Here's how I fixed it!

Dead pressure washer! Here's how I fixed it easily. Perfect job for a DIY' er and an easy way to make some side hustle money. This will net me a pretty penny for an hour's work.
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Predator
2500 PSI, 2.4 GPM, 4 HP (160cc) Pressure Washer EPA/CARB
SKU(s) 62201
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Harbor freight replacement parts
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16602 CARBURETOR INSULATOR GASKET(24B) 24B $1.98
16608 CARBURETOR GASKET (26B) 26B $1.99
16609 CARBURETOR (27B) 100056374 27B $24.99
16611 AIL FILTER GASKET (28B) 28B $1.99
16586 SPARK PLUG (17B) 100009383 17B $5.98
This powerful pressure washer is built for tough jobs, with 2500 PSI and 2.4 GPM of cleaning power. The pressure washer has a long-reach high-pressure hose so you can clean wider areas. Two heavy-duty flat-free tires make transport easy. This is a great pressure cleaner for any auto garage or shop that wants to clean larger items spic-n-span!
160cc Predator engine with low oil sensor and recoil start for optimal performance
Commercial-grade axial pump for tough jobs
Five quick-connect tips and 25 ft. high-pressure hose for easy cleaning
2500 PSI water pressure provides the cleaning power for almost any job
2.4 GPM flow rate helps ensure efficient cleaning
Chemical/detergent injector on pump
EPA/CARB certified engine
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[@chriszumwalde9146]

Bought my house in 2020 and the owner left his power washer due to not needing it. Forgot about it in the back of the shed until now, and I had no clue where to start on getting it started! I'll be going home tonight to put your video to work! Thanks for the great tips!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

That's what I am here for! I want to help where ever possible!

[@HazyTrails]

Hats off to you for saving me a couple hundred dollars! I was getting ready to go buy a new one.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

I am so happy it helped! That's what my channel is all about! Please take a moment and review more of my content, and if it fits, please subscribe and recommend it. 😊

[@Brianmlife]

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction, I was given one of these for free. In my case the carb could not be cleaned out. there was quite a bit of corrosion. New carb was the way to go in my case.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Nice easy fix ... love it!

[@J-WHO312]

Awesome, Sgt Joe Smith small engine repair lessons sure came in handy! Where would you be without them! LOL! 😁

[@mikeynuno537]

I can respect that victory “yeeehaww!!” At the end. Nice!

[@LlordNakcor67]

That was a big big help. I let my Powermax 2500 sit for about 9 months but did let it run out of gas before I stored it. Tries to start if I prime the carb. Too hot in Texas to fool with it right now but I am saving your video

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Wow thank you please consider subscribing

[@thachification]

Thank you so much for the video. Just got it to work again after 2 years of not using it.

[@rodw]

Very nicely done sir 👍👍💪💪. I like how you slowed down and explained what, how and why you systematically trouble shooted elimating possible reasons why it didn't start. Great job my Friend !!!! Thanks Rodney

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thank you bro! How you been man! Hope to see you on the next live stream. When ever it is we have one LOL!!!

[@tonytierra206]

Thank the lord I found your channel thank you for all you do

[@tedtolentino4955]

I would second his recommendation to take good care of your carburetor by draining the gasoline each season. I learned this lesson the hard way: mine was corroded internally right up to the rubber supply hose from the tank. Tried to rehabilitate the carburetor but to no avail. I finally had to replace it with a new one (for around 40 bucks). Changing the oil in the crank case regularly would be the next important maintenance step you can take to preserve the life of your machine. Thanks again for sharing this helpful video.

[@double2706]

Thank you for this video. Teaching me Carburetor repair on the fly!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Glad to help

[@ericestrada4229]

bro...thank you so much for the video! It was very helpful and entertaining as well. The chipmunk voice had me rolling

[@edtheoldtechguy]

You are very welcome thats what my channel is all about, consider subscribing please.

[@josephburgess6481]

hard work pays off!!!nice Ed ALMOST 700 subscribers 😉👍VERY NICE

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thanks 👍

[@benjamingreer7740]

U got a million bucks! (Really only what they paid for the job) I feel that ur video was VERY informative and helped ALL who sault help. (Me being one of them) that I bought my ol predator from a lady and son, start but shut down. (Already thought carb) checked oil and knew it wasn’t spark, cause it did do a quick start. After seeing ur video I see now that it’s not bad, all of maybe 20 mins (30 mins tops!) thx!!!!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thank you! glad I could help

[@manuelsantiago1343]

Great video Bro! I should bring you a 4 barrel Holley carburetor from my dad's house so you can clean!

[@roadrunner123]

Great video. Im female so I appreciate the attention to detail.

[@DaleLucid]

Musti1 has a tip where he blows through the fuel inlet while moving the float to make sure that the needle valve is working before putting the float bowl back on. So was a gunny carb. Fix the soap tank so I can fix mine

[@richardprice7107]

I read from a guy that works on small engines that when he has a no start issue that he replaces the spark plug first. Thanks for the video!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Great point!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

One of the best if not the best clearest easy for anybody to understand (even me) carburetor cleaning videos period. That’s the way u do it sir !! You even showed people how to put the needle on the float. Great job look forward to seeing some more repair videos from Edtheoldtech guy. Thanks ETOTG

[@nivaldo758]

You are a champion. I love your video.Congratulations.

[@klegndmaker7]

This was good. I do believe that draining fuel after the years use for storage. I am going to attempt to clean the carburetor.

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

I wasn't a subscriber but now I am. Because he told me to. Just that easy 😂😂. But now for this not very old Honda Craftsman pressure washer that say for 3 years now won't start. 😢😂

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Just clean the carb brother and it should start right up.

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

@@edtheoldtechguy and it did exactly that 💯 👏 Thank-you. Now I also know to drain the gas out of the bowl too. When storing

[@chrislaplant8748]

You did a great job. Very informative and helpful.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thank you!

[@brettpatnode297]

Excellent video sir. Very thorough and detailed

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thank you!

[@devonryce7820]

Nice DIY Videos.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thank you! 😊

[@Grimmeute]

Awesome Ed. Video was great 👍🏼

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Awesome thank you!

[@QLC21]

Good vid! I went step by step with him

[@danohstoolbox]

I have a ryobi on i plan on looking at this winter hope it will be this easy

[@J-WHO312]

Hey Joe Smith you’re the professional how much would you have charged?

[@Antiqueexcavator]

One expanded tip. When I start mine I actually have the water trigger pulled so water is flowing through the pump as I pull start the motor. The manual recommends that we do not run the motor for more than 30 seconds without water flowing. I’ve found it can take only 15 seconds for the pump to overheat and burn out. Thoughts??

[@J-WHO312]

Good vid! Check the soap reservoir I think it’s busted, also.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mrfenderguy1]

Did you take the jets out and clean? Those have tiny holes that usually clog and are often the reason these engines won't start. Also good idea to blow air through it to make sure all the small passages are clear. I'm catching up on your old videos. Keep em coming brother. ☺

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thanks bro! Great suggestions. This was down and dirty video to get your unit working. I did clean out the jets. There is so much video that ends up on the cutting room floor.

[@mrfenderguy1]

@@edtheoldtechguy Right on dude!!😊

[@SBDETAILS805_SERVICES]

Thanks 🙏🏾 i put my machine almost 😅 upside down but I forgot to close the gas so when I was trying to turn on…. Won’t turn on anymore so what I did was check the carburetor was full of the gas so I clean it and then I turn off the gas and then I try it and second time turn on and they used for couple second and then turn of because the gas was off but I turn the the gas on So my machine is working fine thanks 🙏🏾

[@edtheoldtechguy]

So happy I was able to help

[@SRFDriver]

So, maybe I missed it but I still don't understand what you did to fix it. Just took the carb apart? Was there anything wrong with it that you could see?

[@renostubbs8504]

Excellent job man!!!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@Antiqueexcavator]

I noticed when you work fast your voice gets higher. I think mine does the same. Lol

[@edtheoldtechguy]

@Antiqueexcavator My voice is strange it goes from an announcer to radio Dj to 16 year old girl, who just saw a mouse. 😆 🤣 😂

[@Antiqueexcavator]

@@edtheoldtechguy too funny!

[@russian2viktory]

Thx for the vid boss. I had the exact problem and cleaning it solved it!

[@originalgeetang]

Nice video. I have that same harbor freight piece of junk. 40 bucks to fix?

[@didz2064]

Well, I don't think your friend took you out for a meal (just hear Chi-town banned indoor dining). Have you done a video doing the same type of thing with a snow blower? My single stage Toro needs a good cleaning before the snow flies.

[@J-WHO312]

Suburbs only I thought?

[@xephael3485]

6:55 I flood mine with marvel mystery oil so seals don't dry out...

[@xephael3485]

2:30 oil is nasty 17:04 dump it and pour in fresh

[@xephael3485]

0:46 well pulling like a 6 year old girl doesn't help

[@xephael3485]

Probably using ethanol gasoline even though it says DON'T...

[@stephenkelly5642]

Very informative video. Thanks very much.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danohstoolbox]

Hello ed how is things going with you

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Danoh hey bro how are you? Man I have been wore out. Working multiple jobs and working on my in laws home has me dead tiered.

[@danohstoolbox]

@@edtheoldtechguy i am in the process of moving it was kinda last min but it's for the better more space and free wifi i am looking forward to it 👍🇨🇦

[@danohstoolbox]

@@edtheoldtechguy try not to wear your self to thin brother 👍🇨🇦

[@redrat79]

Thanks for the vid, I have a Predator 2500 pressure washer and was going to use it however it would not start. I cleaned the carb and checked the spark plug which had spark. I was able to start the engine but now it idles low like its about to shunt down but it just runs low idle and Im hearing some sort of noise like a screech either underneath or maybe buy the carb. When I press the trigger the nozzle will send water out but not high pressure and the noise goes away. I have been looking all over the net for similar issue but I have not been able to find anything. Any clue to the issue would be great. TY

[@edtheoldtechguy]

I just recorded another video with what sounds like a similar issue. It's hard to tell though with just text here. On Tuesday nights at 8pm cst I have a live stream and you are welcome to come by and we can help answer this further. Unfortunately we wont be streaming this Tuesday as I am traveling for business The unit I fixed had had the pump fail and was the reason for whistling. It was not the motor.

[@Bhuey88]

Give it two kicks

[@robertippoliti5186]

come and fix my two pressure washers

[@PennyKimball-tg9my]

Took mine apart today and now it won't start. I must have put it back together wrong. Part 2: took it apart again and made sure the needle was hanging. Still won't start. How do I prime it or use that ether stuff? Any help you could provide I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

DO you have spark? Is the muffler or Spark Arrestor clean? Is the air filter clean or does it leak gas or oil? Make sure the spark plug is clean and you have spark. Remove spark plug and spray starting fluid in the whole and place the spark plug back on see if it starts. Use carborator cleaner and make sure the jets are cleaned out well. Purchase cheap ultrasonic cleaner at harbor freight and place the carb in there with some simple green. Consider purchasing new carb.

[@PennyKimball-tg9my]

@@edtheoldtechguy I got it started! I had already cleaned the carb with cleaner. Glad you showed how to hang the needle. But I still couldn't start it. I had already changed the spark plug and oil. I tested for spark but couldn't see it. I think I heard it. Sprayed the ether in. And finally it started. It still surges which is why I took the carburetor apart in the first place. Thank you for your help. I'm so happy it started.

[@andysan9557]

I have this same pressure washer and I rebuilt the fuel pump and it runs except when I turn the choke from start to run it dies .

[@J-WHO312]

You got paid 150.00

[@xephael3485]

I bought this pressure washer for less than that on a "parking lot sale" picked it up Sunday morning. Drained oil, dumped ethanol gas, and cleaned the bowl. Haven't had any issues with it since.

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Is this the 159cc? I’m looking at this used one for $90, is that good or bad deal?

[@michaelhickok9583]

So why the no start ? Fuel or no spark, ild checked that first, as that is my situation now..what to do next ?

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Fuel Spark Air make sure it can have air in and put clean the exhaust and clean air filter. Fuel is not so easy, you can have a bad carb and if not cleaned correctly it may not start. Make sure to take it all apart and clean the jets.

[@stephenharding7689]

Explained everything perfect A1 5*****

[@ellalee430]

Can you just take one of the bolts off the carbarator and spray carb cleaner in there instead of taking the whole carbarator off?

[@edtheoldtechguy]

You can but you can't be sure that it cleaned well.

[@dtrapp8958]

hi , the recoil starter wouldn't pull stook it off and found it was filled with eggs. but the recoil would pull. now im lost ..what do i do next. i have no history on the machine , found in a shed. its a kohler XT-7 173CC pressure washer ...

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Wow what a fun project!

[@debbitrapp]

@@edtheoldtechguy maybe I forgot to say I have no clue on how this works.. but it is just taking up space and I can't break it... so I want to see what I can do...

[@ericestrada4229]

bro...I have oil behind my filter and I checked the oil level and it is crazy over filled

[@edtheoldtechguy]

drop the oil and replace with new oil up to the expected leve only. use a few times and check your oil to make sure its not getting any other liquids in there.

[@MatthewSenneke]

Mine smells like gasoline (air filter) what do I do?

[@edtheoldtechguy]

You need to check your carburetor. Sounds like its stuck feeding gas. Needs a good cleaning, check the jets and and the float

[@lamb_chop0076]

Hi Ed I have a 200cc petrol powered pressure washer, When I start it and turn the acceleration up it dies. it also idles rough as hell. please help me !! or if you have a video about it that would be good too.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Have you replaced the carburetor? With pressure washers you must trouble shoot the petrol engine from the water pump. If you cannot afford a new carburetor clean it in anti grease solution in a sonic cleaner and replace any air filter and sparkplug, I would need more info to trouble shoot further.

[@lamb_chop0076]

@@edtheoldtechguy what ive done so far. Cleaned out carb with carb cleaner Changed the fuel Checked for spark New oil I did mess with governor but put it back( never over reved, was simply curious)

[@edtheoldtechguy]

@@lamb_chop0076 Let's try to answer this live I'll invite some friends and we will ask them best trouble shooting practices. We will be live tomorrow, We are usually on Tuesdays 8pm cst on my channel

[@lamb_chop0076]

@@edtheoldtechguy subbed! Catch you tomorrow

[@edtheoldtechguy]

We answered your question live on our live stream here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2iZeoR8aMaIY9U at 55:15

[@brucewalker1908]

Sorry I did eveything your doing and mine will not start, I even soaked it in Carb Cleaner

[@edtheoldtechguy]

I live stream on Tuesdays at 8PM CST. I will discuss this live tomorrow. Please visit with us and we will help answer your questions. I will try to invite a few friends that are small engine mechanics in case there is a question beyond my capabilities,

[@brucewalker1908]

Thank you see you then

[@Bhuey88]

Jk that’s awesome, that’s way to many small parts for my fingers

[@texican8441]

A case of beer and $20 .

[@edtheoldtechguy]

The ultimate tip!

[@texican8441]

Just knocked out this repair, first time opening a carb up. Thanks for the help with this video!

[@jpnphom5470]

He edited out the most important jobs to get this started ( jet cleaning)

[@minorityreport5250]

So what exactly is @edtheoldtechguy doing at 9:10

[@wandameadows5736]

Carbs are notorious for acting up on these

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Yes!

[@carlosgonzalez8693]

Hello me pressure washer not stay on what happen?

[@carlosgonzalez8693]

The same brand

[@edtheoldtechguy]

@Carlos Gonzalez Check your carburetor, and make sure the jets are clean. Check air filter and spark plug. Did you leave old fuel in it?

[@Sameer_s551]

hi

[@stevepettner3693]

Mine shuts off after awhile.

[@edtheoldtechguy]

You're Washer is in need of maintenance and inspection