SUBARU PRESSURE WASHER Fix. Won't START or RUN. Runs with CHOKE ON ONLY

An Electric start SUBARU EA190V PRESSURE WASHER will not START. Will not STAY RUNNING without the CHOKE ON. Jeff's Little Engine Service shows you HOW TO FIX a SUBARU pressure washer that wont start after storage. Runs with choke on only. HOW TO CLEAN the CARBURETOR and FUEL SYSTEM. Will not run. Ryobi, Honda, Ridgid, Rigid, Black and Decker, Generac. Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart. Wal-Mart, wallmart
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[@craigdoty4393]

I pulled out my Subaru power washer for the first time this year and when I turned the gas valve I could see gas leaking around the float bowl area. I could not take it to a shop because it wouldn't fit in my car so I found this video and watched it, studied it and followed it despite my limited knowledge and experience with any type of motor or power tool repair. I removed the float bowl, and (once I found the right screwdriver) removed the jet pin and nozzle. I cleaned them and noticed the o ring was loose, so I put that back on the carburetor, put everything back together and to my surprise, it started with no more leaks. Wife was impressed. Thank you for the video; saved me time and money.

[@kevinr5800]

Thank you, thank you thank you! Pulled out this pressure washer after it sat for maybe 5 years. Wouldn’t start. Put in fresh treated fuel. Still no go. Tried spraying carb cleaner in the carburetor and it would fire up but only ran for a second or two. So I knew it was getting spark but likely no fuel. Pulled the fuel hoses off and opened the fuel valve and had fuel running. Thanks for creating this video. After pulling off the bowl and cleaning the jets as shown it started right up. Thanks again.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Great job! Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting.

[@pirihern9329]

Clered the carburetor with auto throttle cleaner. Also unclogged the fuel spray injector. Started on 1st shot. Now I have to charge the battery with a trickle charger. All thanks to your videos

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

righton! good job

[@ericoxford7069]

I bought the same model pressure washer at Costco about 4 years ago and I love it. It hasn't given my any problems so far. It has sat for 6 months without use and it fires up first try every time. I ALWAYS close the fuel shut off valve and let the gas burn out of the carb before storing it.

[@bobsixstring6275]

Excellent video. Short, concise and dead on the money. Fixed my problem in less than 30 minutes. Thank you for posting this.

[@uncommonsense9395]

Holy cow! It worked. Mine would only start with starter fluid and run a second so I knew it was a carb issue but had no idea how to fix it. Took the jet out as shown and it was completely clogged. Cleaned it reinstalled and it runs like a champ! Thank You

[@drnick151]

Thanks for posting this. Took a while, but I was able to get mine started today using this video.

[@leohannan1]

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.

[@robhollidaync]

Thanks so much for a fantastic tutorial! Your steps worked like a charm, and the copper wire technique to clean those tiny jets was brilliant.

[@anne-marieandjerry710]

Hi Jeff, like others who have watched the vid, I was able to start my washer after viewing it. All I did was take the the soap dispenser off, removed the main carb jet and nozzle. Both appeared clean, but I ran a fine wire through all of the small holes, put it back together in reverse order and if fired up on the 2nd pull. Thanks.

[@hate2w84u]

great video Jeff, and it was a huge help. BTW I removed the carb (without having to remove the soap dispenser) and it was simple to get the jet and screw out that way, and it was only those 2 nuts to take it off.

[@mossy723]

I just bought one of these that was used a couple times and sat for 2 years, so I think this video is going to come in handy this spring.

[@jefff9353]

Great video Jeff. my main jet was clogged and after unclogging I got a first pull turn over, second pull was running. Don't have the fancy electric start like you. Old gas was trapped and clogged jet wasn't allowing new gas to get through. Washer sat for a year also. Time to replace seals on gun and hoses. Take care. Jeff also

[@jeffshepherd946]

You are awesome. I feel awesome too by getting this working. Carb was sick with thick resin. Rehabed it twice and finally successful. The carb for this model with ES is $142 while the lesser models are $15. Thanks Jeff, Jeff

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Great job! Thanks for watching

[@ricardophilps7217]

Great tutorial! You saved me $150 plus (diagnostic and repair) When it was just the main jet and nozzle were plugged. Your videos are real and unedited, 100% transperency.Thank you- Thank you. I will just add that my nozzle will not come out, I used a paper clip and wiggle it out.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped, nice work!

[@davidangell8049]

Thanks for the video. It was just what my power washer needed. It wasn't running before I tried your recommendation and now it's running fine.

[@mariel1980]

I was about to return this unit at Costco, thanks to your video I was able to start my PW.

[@E.Reyes78]

Awesome, did this and now it works! after Hours breaking my head figuiring out what it was! Thanks!

[@gmaddox2400]

Many thanks. If not for your video I would have taken it back under warranty. I used non ethanol gas with stabilizer and even ran the tank dry before storing for 8months and it still wouldn't stay running. Followed you instructions and it works like new now.

[@Marcelo-gn1zk]

Thank you so much Jeff !! You save me $85 dollars from the dealer service. After following your steps on the cleaning process the engine started like a charm!

[@westanner7885]

This just saved me such a headache. Couldn’t get it to start after two years. Drained the gas, clean the cup and main jet, put new gas and boom! Fired right up. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped

[@edreynoso6456]

It worked! Saved me some dollars. It took me 30 minutes. Not hard at all. Thanks!

[@scotto8414]

Hi Jeff, Thanks very much for posting this video. I followed your instructions step by step and my power washer started right up with no problem. I was considering buying a new unit even though mine was only 5 years old. You saved me the cost of a new unit, thank you so much. I power washed my patio, and can now take the patio furniture out from storage in the garage.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Great job!

[@scotto8414]

@@JeffsLittleEngineService thanks to you! 😊

[@KevinAZ78]

Thank you. Have the same one. Worked yesterday. Not today without choke. Cleaned main jet and voila! Thank you. Previously I would have thrown these to the curb.

[@noelguzman4540]

First time seeing that jet come out. Thanks

[@hexasmexi93]

Thanks for posting this Jeff. The exact same thing is what ailed my Subaru pressure washer. Cleaning those jets took care of it.

[@feinstei]

Thanks so much for this incredibly helpful video. I have a Subaru EA190V installed on my Ariens All-Purpose Yard Vacuum.(a horrible device BTW). The device doesn't have electric pull start. It's been sitting for more than a year. Wouldn't start, not even with starting fluid. I followed your instructions (using an insulin syringe to clean out the holes in the jets). Even though the two jets looked SPOTLESS prior to cleaning, after performing the actions in your tutorial, the engine (which always was hard to start) started on an gentle first pull. The engine now works perfectly. Thanks again!!! One questions whether the engines ship from the factory in a "hard to start" state. As I said, after performing the cleaning, all it took was a gentle "first pull" to start the engine.

[@davidzim4766]

I tried everything but didn’t pull the main jet, as it had flow when I blew through it. But when I saw you take it out and those microscopic holes on the side I thought that was probably it. Sure enough I used some thin wire to clean them out and my pressure washer is up and running again! Thanks a million for posting.

[@TroyWhistman]

Thanks for posting this; it helped me get my unit running again. I didn't notice any blocks in the jets, but I ran some carb cleaner through everything while I had it apart, and it started right up. Must be some gumminess in the fuel after it sits for some time; it had been about 5 months since I last used it. I think adding some fuel stabilizer might help with keeping things clean between infrequent uses.

[@ggrr8t]

Great video. It was just what I was looking for. My Rigid pressure washer with a Subaru engine was stored with some gas in it. I just needed to find out how to get at the Carb to clean the parts out , just as you did.

[@dr_920]

Thank you so much. I fixed my power stroke power washer which won't start with the method you showed in the video. Very easy to follow and save my time and money.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Excellent!

[@demandsatisfaction12]

Yep! This did the trick. As soon as I took that first piece off you could see it was all gunked up. Thanks for the video.

[@mikeb.2166]

I have the same power washer that I purchased from Costco a couple of years ago and the other day it just wouldn't start on warm or cold setting (choke/no choke. If I manually pulled at the throttle just a little it sputtered once and died. I followed this video and cleaned out the carb jets (they did not look too dirty) and cleaned out the bowl (there was some residue in it) as well as checked the spark plug (it was fine). After this maintenance it started right up so thanks for making this video and saving me a repair charge!

[@damo514]

Mike B. I just had the same issue. Pretty sure the carburetor just flooded. I ran out of gas filled it back up. Went to start it and saw fuel coming out of the air filter.

[@guaporubio]

Awesome. I cleaned the carb in some Berryman parts cleaner but I didn't know about removing the jet first. I pulled on it till I ws wore out and blue in the face and then I tried what you did in this video. Wow! What a difference.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

glad it helped

[@bucktrio831]

Thank you for tip. I fixed it following your steps and it runs great.

[@njp80]

Worked like a charm! Thank you Jeff for making such a concise and informative video.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped!

[@shanemorey1409]

Thanks Jeff your instructions worked as advertised. Much appreciated.

[@SudhanshuV]

Great video ! Excellent audio and angles. Keep it up

[@rattown99]

Great video but it is much faster and easier to remove the two 10mm bolts from the air cleaner and slide the carb right off. No need to mess with soap tank!

[@nateman79]

Did exactly as you said and cleaned out the Jets that did not look dirty at all. wiped out the ball just like you said and it cranked right up. it didn’t look like I cleaned off ANY debris but those Jets in the carburetor are so small I guess it doesn’t take much to clog them. it worked so thank you

[@awgall]

GREAT VIDEO! EXACTLY what I needed to see! THANK YOU!!

[@1maggotbrain]

Hey thanks for the information I’ve only used mine 3 times last year and this year it won’t start brand new purchase last year

[@GilbertoMartinez0811]

Thank you Jeff. Your video was very helpful to me, I fixed my pressure thanks to you

[@denismitchell6922]

Googled that my wood splitter wont start. Got your video and had it started in 15 min

[@CharlieDemsky]

Thank you so much - got my carb cleaned out (it was dirty and definitely needed it) but still didnt run correctly, turned out to be the fuel filter inside the gas tank. If anyone is still stuck after this try that!

[@nhiem]

Charlie Demsk

[@stevec9231]

Thank you for the detailed video! Worked like magic and pw runs great again.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Good job! Thanks for watching

[@Hugo_Furst]

Thanks for the very informative video.. Excellent and thank you!! My Suburu pw is fairly new and sat for a year. Instead of taking things apart, I removed the bolt on bottom of carburetor bowl and inserted a wire (a bread closure wire stripped 3"" or so) into the main jet which was clogged apparently. Emptied old gas and got some 100% non ethanol gas and it started right up.. I also bought a new carburetor on Amazon for16.99 after seeing it takes about 15 minutes to replace it with only two bolts..

[@brianfox8213]

Awesome video...thanks a bunch. Had this issue with our pressure washer and tried everything....except cleaning the jets like you showed. Thanks for the video!

[@fdhall]

Bro...thanks for the video! After cleaning that piece, one pull and it cranked right over!

[@scottdoyle6051]

Thank you for this video! My pressure washer wouldn’t run and it turned out that the main jet was plugged. Once cleaned out it is running well. Thanks again!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped

[@JareBTG]

Hey Jeff, I’m thinking this will help my issue, I will try it. Do I need Carburetor cleaner or can it be cleaned with a brush only and/or water? Thanks!

[@davidsharpe8961]

Great video. Saved me a bunch of time and $. Was a super easy fix. Took me

[@mauricioleon7349]

Thank you for this. Got it to work because of this video!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@kurtec01]

Fixed mine today. Thanks for your help.

[@armandopatricio1186]

my friend thank you very much for your help and really help me after I did the same thing that you did my pressure washer back on track. I was very Worry.

[@amysmith1417]

I did this today...1 pull and started right up!! Thank you!! Now to figure out why the soap comes out intermittently. And figure out what that extra connector looking thing thats covered in black rubber? Does this have something to do with soap? No idea where my owners manual is. Tia

[@stevespoon2463]

Great vid. Right on diagnosis ant fix. I found it just as easy to pulling the carb. Thanks

[@mauimikan3]

Awesome Help! Thank You!

[@SheDanNick]

Jeff, Great tutorial on the carburetor. I have similar model and my starter push button is stuck and won't bounce back. I sprayed some WD 40 but no luck. Do you have any recommendations on fixing the stuck button? Thanks Dan

[@eemmnlrms]

Great video,thanks

[@robert1allen]

Well done video. Thanks for posting.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

thanks friend

[@ripclips]

Thank you so much for this. Bought this exact model pressure washer at an estate sale, got home and it wouldn't start. I don't know anything about small engines, but I followed your video and to my amazement, it runs again. I was only able to get the first/smaller part of the jet out, though. At least it runs now. It pulsates like every 5 seconds while idling, too...not sure what causes that. Seems to run fine while being used though. Anywho, many thanks for the video. I was about to throw the damn thing into the street out of frustration.

[@greaseman93]

Thank you very much for this great video!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LatinoGrande]

Hey, is that a regular small flat head or a special tool, where can I I find it

[@deadpossum100]

mine did the same thing hope the fix is this simple!

[@jewell1243]

Loved your video but I can not get the first screw out tried everything. I am afraid of ruining the screw because it is brass. Any ideas!

[@kingofkevin2002]

Thanks for your help

[@corrysteinmetz5497]

Wow, awesome video. Thanks a bunch.

[@jeffreyscott8174]

Jeff, I have tried to get the dang nozzle out.. brass fittings .. but it will not budge, It like its seized in the throat body. its like the head of my screw drivers slip and will not turn it. other than that. Great video. Thanks for the help.

[@kolikoli7011]

Exellent video thank you

[@carlosjoelgarcia3200]

Great tutorial... Great camera work and explanations.... You are a true PRO

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend! That is a nice thing to say.

[@chrisbennett1698]

Thanks for the vid! Great tutorial, mine wouldn't start and was leaking gas from the air filter area. took the carburetor apart like he did in the video and put it back together, although i didn't notice anything dirty in mine i followed what he did and now it starts and doesn't leak gas.

[@jbplays7302]

Your float valve was stuck. The white plastic piece that hangs down when you remove the bowl.

[@daviddoble6312]

You helped me fix mine in fifteen minutes.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

NICE WORK!

[@faribajafary8205]

Thank you 🙏 great vide you have solved my problem. Appreciate

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

awesome!

[@VertigoGTI]

Thanks for the video! I'll be looking into this tonight for my troubled pressure washer. Have you seen any ignition coil issues with the EA190V? I've pulled the plug (before and after trying to start it) and the plug has a little gas on it, so I'm pretty sure that it's ignition. I grounded the plug to the engine cover and it has no spark most times and a fairly weak spark every now and then. The plug doesn't appear fouled, just a little dirty.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Ignition/Spark problems are rare. I would get a new spark plug, they do wear out after awhile. start from there.

[@Jacobsen-ij9hn]

Alex Becker this is a little dangerous, but try taking plug wire off and jamming a screwdriver into it. They ground the screwdriver and pull cord a few times. You should see small sparkles on the screwdriver. If there is no sparking then you need new ignition coil

[@tonybernard7500]

Jeff, great job on the video. I have this same model from Costco still in box from 4 years ago. Will be setting it up soon. After use before storing, Should I drain the bowl at bottom of Carb. by removing the Philips screw? Seems logical if storing for up to a year.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

yes that can help

[@Leadloose]

Thank you for this.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching

[@medhatgirgis1590]

Thank you for the video. If I need to replace the carb. On the Subaru 2700 PW, can a Honda GCV 160 carb replace that. They look almost identical.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Good question, I am not sure. If it looks similar and mounts up the same, give it a try!

[@hectormartinez8442]

Coool !! Good explanation , not just a "hm bla ah bla well bla oh bla hm"

[@davidabbuhl5860]

Very useful video. Thanks! Is there anyplace to purchase a main jet? Bungled one up pretty good using too small screwdriver. Only finding replacement carbs.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

I don't know it is kind of hard to get parts for these

[@tombranciforte8653]

great job!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend!

[@jefferyeaton9403]

General question. What would best suit the purpose of replacing the motor. I have the pump. But id like to know if. A vertical lawnmower engine would get it done? Thanks

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

yes they work good as long as you have a vertical style pump to go on it.

[@jimmontgomery7808]

thanks for the help.

[@thankyoueBay]

Thanks for posting this Jeff. Mine has less than 10 hours of use. During use, it just started spewing white smoke non-stop. I checked the oil levels. It’s not overfilled. I checked the foam oil filter. It’s not saturated. Any ideas? Thank you!

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

that sounds bad. let it run awile to see if it clears out. Otherwise, your piston rings may be damaged.

[@susieclay3562]

I haven't used my Suzuki pressure washer yet. It was on its side in the box. Some oil like substance spilled. (small amount). The PW was never used.could that be pump lubricant? I am planning to start it up tomorrow. Kinda scared. Is there a way to check the pump lubricant so I don't destroy the pump? I'm glad I found your video

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

the pump is sealed so it should be fine. just check the engine oil. Good luck!

[@georgeanagnos6325]

Definitely did the trick!! 👏👏👏👏

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Great job!

[@ttimeshow6415]

i have this same washer, it was brand new and we put a little soap in dispenser and it started to spray with pressure for .25 second then died down to 5% pressure, every pull of the trigger did this for 10minutes and then it stopped working, now cant get it to start back up and it was brand new. sadly i waited 3 months to use so i cant return due to timeline.

[@lesterpeters1504]

have had this exact pressure washer for years always starts, and runs perfectly. remember to turn gas off and let it run until it dies prior to storage. Use alcohol free gas always and a little seafoam in the gas storage container.

[@Prestige.Motors]

Where do I get a solenoid for this pressure washer? When i bypass the solenoid with the battery power to the starter right away it starts, but with the connections made to the solenoid it doesn't, so i am expecting the solenoid is faculty

[@victormorales3367]

Thank you and much Blessings 😊

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Thanks friend!

[@Wigalmatt]

Thank you !

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

You're welcome!

[@christinavu4440]

Hi Jeff, I was wondering if you cam help me. While I was tapping to get the nossel out, I accidentally tap on the white plastic piece and it broke off. As the white piece fell, a brass that looks like a syringe with a black tip also came out. Can you tell me what is that white piece called so I can buy a replacement and if you have any idea how to but back the brass syringe like part?

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

I think you are talking about the carburetor float, float needle andthe hinge pin that holds it in place

[@winsorc]

Does anyone know the jet size or where I can find a replacement? Mine stripped when coming out.

[@joannafernandes9395]

Hi I have oil and gas come out of the exhaust when I try to start it after the winter season. It also works only on the choke . Please advise.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

gas has overflowed from the carb into the oil compartment. You will need to clean/service the carburetor and fuel tank, and change the oil.

[@g-manm2305]

Hello Jeff. Just saw this video. I have this almost same pressure washer. Mine has the yamaha ma190 engine. My problem is it starts, runs rough on choke and run. When I place in run and pull trigger, it dies. I have cleaned carb, except for the jets like you did. I replaced fuel lines, cleaned fuel filters and even added an online filter. Cleaned gas tank, changed plug and cleaned air filter. I also pulled the unloader valve yesterday and cleaned it up, reinstalled and it ran better. It never shut off when pulling trigger, but still ran rough. Any ideas? Will cleaning the jets make a difference? Please help!!! Garland

[@wraith313]

Hope he replies because thats my issue too. Can get it to start and run but it starts cutting off under load pretty quickly.

[@ciphercode2298]

Forgot to shut the fuel off on mine when I put it away last fall,now its doin the same thing. I'll give it a try.

[@HalAlpert]

Have you ever worked on the Simpson MSV 3024? My pump got screwed up by hitting a curb. I need to replace it. I have all the screws/bolts out, but don't know how to separate the pump from the engine shaft. If I can't figure that out, I am going to buy one of these Subarus and take the Simpson to recycling.

[@MinhDangcraft]

Hammer on the broken pump or spray it with pb blaster, that worked for me. Be sure not to lose the flywheel key.

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Yes M1NH5AN3 ! penetrant, hammers and levers! This is how I do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6CwkKdprdV9ftk

[@KingHenryVR4]

I have the same one someone gave me that wouldnt run at all, took the OHC cover off yesterday an seen that the #1 valve was completely stuck.

[@breaddrinker]

I have the same costco subaru model.. It seems to be a really twitchy setup. Always has been right from the start. Cleaning the carb and disassembling as much as possible had it working again, and not leaking gas from the bowl, but it only runs with the choke on too. On mine, it won't allow me to release the main jet. It feels entirely fused.. Even with a well fitting screwdriver, it's only gouging the brass and not turning. Replacement carbs that reference to that engine don't use the same choke setup that the costco build has.. I'm hoping the stems can be transferred over, or the choke isn't going to function. No idea why that main jet is so fried and stuck? It's been the least hard wearing engined tool I've ever owned. Always found myself hating auto chokes, but, here I am with this one being somewhat manual, albeit either on or off, only to have it be the biggest pain in the ass.

[@myreviews4905]

I just got a Black MAX with Subaru EA175. Which pump guard fluid do you recommend? I am in FL, how often would I need to do this?

[@JeffsLittleEngineService]

Hello! I am not familiar with water pumps or "pump guard fluid" I just work on engines!