Subaru EA190V 3100 PSI Pressure Washer Problems

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This video documents steps I've taken to repair the Subaru EA190V 3100 PSI pressure washer machine that had symptoms such as Hard to start, Rough engine, and Intermittent water pressure.
The most common cause of this is fuel being left inside the carburetor over a year, and as fuel evaporates it leaves sticky varnish behind which clogs up tiny jet holes inside the carburetor. Therefore, the carburetor is unable to supply proper amount of fuel to the engine consistently.
So this video covers, steps I've take to unclog tiny fuel passage hole called "jet".
0:00 - Problem Description
0:38 - Remove Air-filter box, Soap Container, Fuel Bowl
4:08 - Remove Carburetor
6:27 - Unscrew Main Fuel Jet Bolt
7:50 - Soak Carburetor in Cleaner
10:50 - Unclog Carburetor
13:01 - Reassemble Everything Back
17:31 - Final Test
#pressurewashers #suburuea190v

Пікірлер: 40

@sylviagunn4423 Ай бұрын

You are very good at explaining and showing each step. I am working on my pressure washer and your instructions really helped. Thanks for your help

@DIYLifeSkills Ай бұрын

Oh thanks for the kind feedback.

@jkonet1 2 ай бұрын

You are the best instructor ever. Great comment and camera work.

@DIYLifeSkills 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@mikeellam1349 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video! Yes my Subaru carb jets were blocked however I did not take the carb off, I took your advice about the jet screw (flat screwdriver) Once I removed the jet screw & using Guitar strings I cleaned all the holes. My Subaru was a no start however after cleaning it and 2 pulls the Subaru is alive. Thanks

@DIYLifeSkills 3 ай бұрын

Great job.

@Dear--Leader Жыл бұрын

Just bought one that didnt start at a garage sale for 80 bucks, still has the tags on it. Gonna check the easy stuff first, thanks for the video.

@DIYLifeSkills Жыл бұрын

Wow a bargain. 95% it’s carburetor.

@DIYLifeSkills Жыл бұрын

You might already know but be sure to start in (cold) choke position so that carburetor choke is closed to allow more fuel than air initially and then once it starts and runs for 5-10 seconds, move choke setting to (warm or run) so that air can come in before using the power washer. Also do not let these machines too long run without water connected and pressure washer running as too much pressure build up in pressure pump can break internal parts.

@DIYLifeSkills 10 ай бұрын

I’m curious if you got it working?

@arjunaSan 9 ай бұрын

That was pretty thorough. Thanks for the tips on what to avoid.

@DIYLifeSkills 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@stevemas4966 3 ай бұрын

Great Video, and very helpful. Thank you

@DIYLifeSkills 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@MaineLocalStation Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed info.

@rudycat100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fixed mine by cleaning the main jet with some old guitar string

@DIYLifeSkills Жыл бұрын

LOL that’s very clever. Never thought of guitar string before for carb cleaning but thin string can work very well.

@danielgamez9167 7 күн бұрын

Great video i have the same one ... is leaking fuel from the cover and filter gets soaked any advise thanks.

@MJ-zo5gb 9 ай бұрын

Does anyone know what size the quick connects on this thing? 1/4 or 3/8? Thanks

@SheDanNick 2 ай бұрын

Hi, wondering if you know part ;number for the wheel. One of the wheels on my same unit failed and need to replace. Your video is excellent. Dan

@DIYLifeSkills 2 ай бұрын

There are different variations to the EA190V model, so you'll have to google the exact model number to find a matching wheel. Some are sold on Amazon or from other EA190V parts online stores.

@FairfaxPirate 2 ай бұрын

Greetings All. Can someone tell me what the part number is for the OEM spark plug that came with the washer? Thanks.

@DIYLifeSkills 2 ай бұрын

SP-L82YC-DL110, Champion L82Y, or NGK BP6HS spark plugs for Subaru Robin Engine Power Equipment EA190V 4-Cycle OHC 5.5 h.p

@FairfaxPirate 2 ай бұрын

@@DIYLifeSkills Thanks for the quick reply. I also forgot to compliment you for the helpful video.

@thehamburglar9mm 7 ай бұрын

I need to replace starter solonoid

@jandelahoussaye9834 10 ай бұрын

What battery if a good replacement

@DIYLifeSkills 10 ай бұрын

Look for Subaru EA190V 12V 6.5Ah battery replacement battery. Amazon has some at $38.

@PrimusPilus73 2 ай бұрын

Mine just self destructed. I've had it for about 7-8 years now and it probably had 50-60 hours on it. Anyway, I started right up as normal, I then heard a loud POP and it died. When I pull the cord it doesn't feel like it has any compression. It back fired and literally caught on fire when I tried to start it will starting fluid.

@DIYLifeSkills 2 ай бұрын

wow that’s crazy. I work on these small engines and never seen an engine actually blow up. When you started the engine, was your water line all connected at the time? In these pressure washer machines nearly all the time, it’s the pump that fails way way before engine would fail. I wonder if pump was locked up and it messed up engine piston movement.

@PrimusPilus73 2 ай бұрын

@@DIYLifeSkills It certainly surprised me. If I have some time I might tear it down real quick. I don't know much about these Robins engines, maybe a valve broke or got bent?

@PrimusPilus73 Ай бұрын

@@DIYLifeSkills Howdy, yes it was connected. I haven't had time to tear down the engine, however it's on my to-do list as I'm curious as to what happened.

@nanasloves Ай бұрын

A couple of things to try. If you don’t want to buy carburetor cleaner and like All A Dollar, use the yellow ‘Awesome’ cleaner. I dissolves grease like nobodies business. Also, try heat to soften varnished parts if it’s taken off the machine and the gas is cleaned off!

@DIYLifeSkills Ай бұрын

@@nanasloves Hmm, next time, I’ll give it a shot

@JS-yx3wc 3 ай бұрын

You do not have to remove the soap canister to remove the carburetor.

@DIYLifeSkills 3 ай бұрын

That’s true but I was trying to remove just the main jet for cleaning initially without removing the carb but since that didn’t come out, I ended up having to remove the carb.