How to Fix a Pressure Washer That Won't Start / Troy Bilt Pressure Washer / Briggs and Stratton

[@UDoIt2]

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[@tomkeeley8418]

Awesome dude! My pressure washer not starting was driving me crazy. Started in just over a minute and my to do list can get done. You're the best!!!

[@UDoIt2]

@@tomkeeley8418 Thank you so much!!! I don't get notifications of replies. Otherwise I would have responded sooner. I appreciate the feedback!

[@l.h.c.powerwashing7289]

Wow your NIEGHBORS awesome!!! I have same powerwasher and pressure tech charged me $175 to fix that exact same problem. Fantastic thanks for sharing sir!!!

[@BigDsHomestead]

Never, never, never start and run these without attatching a wster hose to it. It can destroy your pump. This guy is suppise to be anexpert, but didn't realize one of the simplest things. The water acts as a lubricant and well, for the pump. Mine has done this 2 times. There is z design flaw in it. When tipped a little too much the oil gets in the gas. I took it to a certified small engine repair person whom explained this to me. Lowes doesn't sell these any more. I wander why?!?

[@williamgault2549]

The cleaning of the the bowl plug and getting the bowl to seat properly is all one has to do to get the engine to start and keep running. Just crimp off the fuel line. Tilt the washer on to its back to get at the bowl easier. Remove plug, blow out 3 holes with compressed air. Replace plug in bowl. Stand up the Washer unclamp the fuel line. and wallah the machine starts on the second pull

[@roberts1159]

Friend has a similar Troy Built pressure washer that was not starting. Ran across your video and just removed that bolt for the carb fuel bowl. Cleaned it and then it fired right up first pull ! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Great news with starting it. Here's a category on my site for pressure washers. udoit.me/home-improvement/equipment-maintenance-repair/pressure-washer/

[@EfieldHfield_377]

I run mine dry after ever summer and every now and then that little hole still gets clogged.

[@elmejor5711]

Thank you so much guys! I didn't have to spend 400 dollars for a new one! It started right away after i did what you guys did in the video.

[@2peter1v2]

Just fixed my pressure washer thanks to your neighbor, Joe, and this video. I did what he did (except for removing the carb). I found a little crud in the bowl, and cleared out the nut that goes in the bottom of the bowl. Started right up! Made me look like a hero to my wife. Thank you, Joe!! And thank you, for making the video!!

[@UDoIt2]

H3ll Yea! Thank you for this comment. Glad you got it working and thanks for letting me know. Txting Joe now. Thank you!

[@markleigh3379]

that's the same scenario for me -- that brass plug has a very small orifice in the middle -- thanks for the video !

[@MrSouthofBoston]

I've never had issues with mine until today. Drained the bowl and inspected the float. All good. Removes air filter and a bit of starting fluid...it started. Thanks.

[@UDoIt2]

Appreciate you taking time to leave a comment

[@blakelee4455]

I had removed the carb and cleaned twice with no success. Then I found this video and found out that the bolt had holes in it. Once I unclogged those, it cranked on the first try. You guys saved me lots of time and money. Thanks!

[@UDoIt2]

So awesome! Here's something that may help u in the future udoit.me/home-improvement/equipment-maintenance-repair/pressure-washer/

[@brianwarnock857]

The newer carbs comes with faulty needles that don’t seat correctly tight. The float should be level when holding upside down. I have purchased own and the crap Chinese made and still haven’t had a decent carb. Normally just clean the bowl needle and down but our world has gone too crap in a few years

[@3BricksHigher]

Guys I wanted to thank you for this video. I own several troy bilt products and they've all been great EXCEPT this one. I purchased this new then used it twice. The 3rd time it would not start. This was only 7 months after purchase. Returned it for warranty repair & was told the repair would not be covered. 125 dollars later for a new carb the explanation for not starting was "Something growing in the carb"... What grows in a gas environment?!? Anyway, took it back home and used it twice AGAIN and then it failed to start. I tried mech in a bottle without luck, then I stumbled across this video. I CAN NOT Thank you enough for sharing this video. That joker is working and I've stopped throwing stuff in the shop now LOL! Thank you! Time to get the green of the side of the house :)

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you for this awesome update! This comment is going in my next DIY video!

[@user-ll6dh3ix7r]

Just wanted to let you guys know I have exactly the same unit same issue watched your video and done what you guys did and unit started on first pull, video was very informative. Thanks very much!!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much for your feedback! It's great to hear that it worked out for you! - John

[@jjt212]

CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!!!! Don't know why I didn't try spraying carb cleaner in there!!!!! I took the filter out and cleaned it.... tried starting it for an hour and a half...... was about to lug it onto my truck and bringing it in to have it serviced which would have cost me at least $250!!!! Sprayed carb cleaner like you did....started right up....used it ALL day!!!!!! But this time I added the stuff the repair center said to add to the gas so it doesn't happen again!!!! Thanks loads!!!!!!

[@UDoIt2]

This is super. I will let Joe know!

[@joyfamily2413]

Craftsman washer was very hard to start, from new out of the box, last year. Would Not restart after shut down. Followed your advice and removed the float bowl. It was clean. I drained the tank, just in case the gas was bad. I then ran a tip cleaner up the bolt hole... gave it a good reem job. Looked like hot glue residue came out. Reassembled. Filled with new gas... started second pull. Shut down after a few minutes.... restarted on second pull. I connected to water. Started right up. When I squeezed the trigger, the engine sped up, and pressure washer runs fine! Thank You!

[@UDoIt2]

Great news that you got it running! Thank you for sharing! - John

[@matotcky]

Got my power washer working again thanks to this video. I am not a mechanic in any way but I sure feel smart now!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much. That is the purpose of this channel To empower those who didnt think they could do this prior to watching the video!

[@scottmeares7273]

I’m not sure what was wrong with mine but I followed your video and mine started right up!! Thanks for posting this video!!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much Scott for the feedback!

[@alvarovillagomez]

After multiple repair attempts, I was ready to though out my pressure washer. I previously cleaned the carburetor and checked for a spark but to no avail. After watching your video I realized the carburetor float bowl screw has two side holes, which are obscured by the gasket. It was clogged and after cleaning it with a needle and Carb Cleaner it fired back up! Thanks so much bro!!

[@UDoIt2]

WOW!!! This is great news. So happy to hear you have it working again!

[@orlandocasarotto7077]

Joe, Needle Valve and float operation clean-up did it for me. Thanks a bunch!.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I'll let Joe know! - John

[@joec1360]

I fixed mine once before. I tried to make it easy on myself and just drop the bowl. It was obvious the float was stuck. I cleaned the jet and carb cleaned the crap out of all of it and it fired fired up 1st pull. It's always been a 1 pull starter. I came here looking for an assembly video because the people that partially assembled mine put it on the base backwards. Which makes getting at the carb extremely challenging. Good video guys. I figured I'm going to have it half way torn down so I may as well get a little deeper into the project. This video will serve as a reference point for when I completely forget how to put it back together hahahaaaaa. Thanks!!

[@UDoIt2]

OMG OMG OMG!!! This is sooooooooooo me!!! The purpose of the video was really to demonstrate the entire troubleshooting process from the perspective of an experienced repair person (my neighbor Joe). I received some comments like "26 minutes long for a 2 minute repair" but I'm like there is a bigger purpose here. Thank you so much for validating my reasoning for posting this video. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know. BTW I always have extra parts leftover and I'm like crap...now what???? Thanks -John

[@justordinaryeverydaylife7977]

Same crap happened to my new pressure washer, I used it once and put Sta-bil in there. Just about a week ago I pulled it out, hooked it up and trash! It is a year old but used for only 20 minutes of life. I got her started after getting her all high on starter fluid but I know I have work to do. I think I lucked out though... Over the winter a Caseys fuel station was built near me, they sell ethanol free fuel, that will be my small engine fill up joint. Thanks for the vid, glad you got it working.

[@juanalvarado6978]

GRACIAS AMIGOS this video help me fixed a pressure washer that sitting on the Garage for almost 2 years and that I was about to throw away but I decided for a last time to try to see what might be wrong with it and thanks to your video that help me to find out what was the issue with it and I fixed it Gracias

[@UDoIt2]

THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! That was the same issue here. It sat in the garage for some time and finally I asked my neighbor Joe if he'd help me and be on video doing it. This may help you in the future. This is a placeholder for all things associated with Pressure Washers that I encountered including replacement of the carburetor on this very pressure washer. udoit.me/home-improvement/equipment-maintenance-repair/pressure-washer/ - John

[@garybates7021]

I can't thank you and your neighbor enough. I also can't believe from the comments how many people have crappy pressure washers just like me.Thanks for the links too.

[@UDoIt2]

SO AWESOME to hear!!!! Thank you so much for the comment. YESSSSS - Lots of crappy pressure washers. I even bought a second one because I didn't know how to fix my broken one (this one in the video) because I needed it right away to clean my boat. Then I had to fix that new pressure washer the next season but fortunately I knew what to do. And yes, Joe is super smart. He is sitting on a goldmine of youtube content (his talents need to be captured on video - just trying to convince him to make videos - I'd do the editing for him).

[@glennevans2566]

Really appreciate your video! Mine had a stuck float bowl. And water in the gas in the float. I drained the gas and fixed the float and it works like a champ. Thanks again.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you Glenn for the update. It's great to hear how videos like this help. - John

[@MemphisMojo15s]

During long storage, run all the gas out first or put a small amount of Trufuel in and run it for about 2 minutes. That stuff won't clog anything up and it won't draw moisture. You'll never have trouble again. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much! I just updated my article on my other video with your suggestion giving credit to you and including your quoted comment. I appreciate this input. udoit.me/my-pressure-washer-that-wont-stay-running/ - John

[@stevenstewart3414]

Thanks so much! This seems to be the same model of Troy-Bilt with the Briggs and Stratton engine that I have. I tried all morning to get it to start (no luck so far) and then I came inside and watched your video. I have no doubt that I'll be able to fix it now with the help of you, Joe and your excellent video. Many, many thanks!

[@UDoIt2]

Awesome! Please let us know if it worked for you!

[@enriquebenedicto9429]

Have the exact same pressure washer and, just like yours, mine was barely used. Same symptoms. Like many others, I simply removed that 1 nut and bowl. You could see the "gel" accumulated at the bottom of the bowl and blocking the supply hole. Literally took 5 minutes to fix.... after watching this video, of course. Thanks for the post.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you for the tip. I think what you are describing is what I did in this video I published last month to my other pressure washer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6DInnl4n9V4lac

[@enriquebenedicto9429]

@@UDoIt2 yeah. The not sure I'm using the official technical terms. But I just took out the thing your neighbor took out, at the beginning of the video, when the gas first came out. That's all I had to do. And clean it, of course.

[@UDoIt2]

I think he called it the main jet. I think it is like a banjo bolt.

[@diamondcomfort7]

Good to see good neighbors still exist

[@UDoIt2]

Joe is awesome!! Thank you for the comment.

[@S1krr_DemonSlayer]

Earned yourself a new subscriber! My father in law was about to return his pressure washer! Your video just helped me diagnose and fix the issue! 5 stars in my book!

[@UDoIt2]

Sweeeeettttt! Thank you so much. I will let my neighbor Joe know.

[@yoster77]

Great, you show us how to fix the carb, but then proceed to run it without water running through the pump. I see how you're paving the way to your next repair video ;)

[@UDoIt2]

If anyone is reading this comment please heed the Yoster77's advice!

[@donfulton5765]

@@UDoIt2 I ran into a guy at Lowe's who had his power washer at the returns desk and was yelling at the young man at the counter saying this damn thing won't start and the cashier said he knows nothing about the power washer, since he was a millennial I could agree with him. I interrupted the fellow with the washer and asked him if he had the water hose connected and he said no, so I said I think it has to be under water pressure in order to start. He smiled and said thanks a lot. I don't know if I told him the truth or not, never seen him again. Just curious if i was correct or not.

[@davepaints101]

Don Fulton atleast he left the kid alone he prob didn’t turn the switch to the on position

[@BigDsHomestead]

You are 100% correct. I learned that from Paul Short on youtube.

[@yoster77]

@@donfulton5765 It'll physically run without water running to it. Problem is, the water pump impeller is cooled and in part lubricated by that water. Running it dry will burn out the water pump.

[@davek7640]

LOVE!!! the time stamp for each section of video. wish everyone would do that!!!!!!!!!!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you. Ive done this on a few lengthy videos. I appreciate the feedback.

[@DavidMiller-fu8mh]

I have the same one and it sat for 6 months in the shed. Wouldn’t start so I watched your video and had my carb off and cleaned out and put back together in no time. Started first pull 👍👍 thanks a lot guys keep the tips coming. It’s called saving 150 bucks at a mower repair shop that is backed up two months!!

[@UDoIt2]

Another awesome story showing the power of video. Thank you so much for the feedback. This pressure washer drives me crazy. My other engines with gas sitting for 5 / 10 years starts up right away. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

[@UDoIt2]

David, I added your comment to my community tab. Thank you again!

[@swiftshift3780]

Great video. I checked the fuel bowl , pulled one time and it fired right up!!!

[@UDoIt2]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!

[@sunerakurullan9680]

My dad got a new pressure washer and he gave me the old one and said do whatever I want, fixed it and made a quick $100 sale.

[@UDoIt2]

That's a great upsell Sunera!!! Glad this worked out. I get lots of comments where you saved me a $200 trip to the store. This is the first "Hey I made $100!" type comment! You rock!

[@sunerakurullan9680]

@@UDoIt2 thanks man‼️💫

[@kcrivers4226]

Many thanks for the hands-on training; exactly what I needed for my washing to run again. The washer was sitting in the garage for two years and would not start).

[@UDoIt2]

excellent news! Thank you for sharing! I have to do this again to my pressure washer as well this season. Im really slacking!

[@leesire]

Same thing, two years and it won’t crank!

[@RagerJay]

Just another comment on how this helped me fix my pressure washer, thx guys!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much Jay for letting us know! Great news!

[@kellymahoney7363]

I sprayed brake cleaner through all of the orifices in the carburator. It worked. Thanks for showing how to take apart.

[@UDoIt2]

Great news! Thank you for sharing. I will inform Joe.

[@linopizzolanti5660]

Kelly Mahoney I did the same thing with the brake cleaner and mine worked

[@kennethbroadnax4242]

Great video guys. Mine cranked after I opened the bowl. The gas had gelled. I only had to use the one step. Awesome.

[@UDoIt2]

That is a great and easy trick. Thank you for sharing!

[@Spacesprocketz]

Thanks man! I got my power washer running after watching this video, beer on me

[@UDoIt2]

LOVE THIS! Thank you so much for letting us know that this worked out for you!

[@OLong-fv8vq]

Thank you gents. You saved me $ 100 diag fee plus... and probably 3 hours hauling back and forth.

[@UDoIt2]

Sweet! I will let Joe know!

[@Uno943]

Good video I tried this with a mechanic neighbor of mine. It didn't work for me but we decided the carb was the issue and a replacement carb for $15 worked. Still worth trying this first and then try carb replacement before taking to a repair shop or replacement of the pressure washer.

[@UDoIt2]

Thanks for the update! I so appreciate my neighbor Joe's mechanic skills!

[@johnleger8829]

Love they neighbor!!! Good man .. crack open a beer for the man he saved you at least a $100.0 Buck's !! Or maybe you helped him in the past. Good to see that there's a great relationship between both parties.

[@UDoIt2]

For sure! Yea we take care of each other. Thank you!

[@BertSchaffer-nd6wx]

Thank you..that little sob ..I poked out the holes blew it out felt something come out...put all back together 3rd pull..thank you...saved me some cash

[@UDoIt2]

SO AWESOME! Thank you for sharing your success If you get stuck later you can always replace the carb assembly. I also have a video on that. - John

[@Atpowell93]

This is the exact model I have and it has the same symptoms. Thanks for taking the time to film this.

[@UDoIt2]

Excellent. I had the same problem this morning So I grabbed the camera and fixed it again. Another video will be released.

[@ttjordan81]

Thank you sir, followed everything and started to work like came from the store!!!

[@UDoIt2]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing your results.

[@jflo1196]

I have the exact same pressure washer and it had the exact same issue, using the video as a guide I was able to get it going ., you helped me save some money and a trip...Thanks

[@breshannondevereaux5712]

EXCELLENT demo!! Thanks for the advice. Was able to start my P.W. today because of this!!

[@UDoIt2]

OMG!!! This is great news. Thank you so much!

[@bingbong3221]

Dad and I just successfully fixed ours (same model), thank you!

[@UDoIt2]

SUCH GREAT NEWS!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@glennleach4019]

Thank you for the well explained video. This helped me get my pressure washer going. For me, it just turned out to be water in the carb bowl, and the holes in the nut holding the bowl on were at least partially clogged.

[@UDoIt2]

So awesome. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. This is great to hear. Time for me to make another video about this. I have two other videos on this same topic but those two are more to the point of just diagnosing the main jet clog and clearing it out.

[@mrrustygray]

This is an awesome video. I actually bought a replacement carb complete for under $20 and swapped in. I will clean and save the original.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much. Great news about the new carb! Thanks for sharing your results!

[@genehernandez9990]

Great video I found when I was troubleshooting mine. Fixed mine right up so saved me a trip to the repair guy and a bill. Figured I had nothing to lose by giving it a shot. Fired right up and put it to work.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you for letting me know how you found it. Im glad this worked out for you.

[@UDoIt2]

I will let Joe know.

[@georgeviebranz6075]

Great job guys. My small engine mechanic friend says to also use fuel stabilizer if there is ethanol in the gasoline. The self-adjusting carbs do not play well with ethanol while stored. I got mine started with just three steps. You guys saved me $89! Thanks so much.

[@UDoIt2]

Great news! I have the fuel stabilizer and I bought Joe a bottle of it for helping.

[@jamesfairchild3711]

Use ethanol free marine gas or truefuel. Problems averted.

[@kevinrollins5699]

Great video. I got my power washer back running in no time at all.

[@UDoIt2]

Excellent! Thank you for letting us know. I will tell Joe!

[@southernexploitslive5694]

I was at lowes today and they were getting rid of their power washer that they use to clean in the garden center. It was this exact model. They said $25 for the unit, came with a brand new 3700 PSI blue hawk hose, a adjustable pressure sprayer, and all of the attachments (plus a couple extras). The only problem, it wouldn't start. I pulled the cord in the store, saw it had compression and figure it was either a fuel issue with the carb, or a vacuum leak. Either way, a good buy for $25, even if the unit was shot. Brand new hose (40ft), attachments, and aftermarket sprayer. Got home, sprayed some starting fluid in the carb, and it ran for a few seconds...BINGO. Took it apart, cleaned it and....let's just say I'm a happy camper haha.

[@UDoIt2]

oh dangggggg! Super awesome bargain! Im gonna put this comment in my next video! Thanks for the update!

[@dirkpepperd]

Thanks a bunch! Had all kind of crap in the bowl and the needle valve was completely blocked!

[@UDoIt2]

Excellent! I'll let Joe know. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@bosoxin2003]

This was super helpful. My nossle was clogged just like yours and this walk-through got it done!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you for the feedback. I'll let Joe know!

[@plandl1]

Great video. I found mine as a neighbor was taking it to the street for trash. Now I feel as though it needs just a little maintenance and mine will run as well.

[@UDoIt2]

keep us updated on your progress! I love trash to treasure...liie Gary Vee's Trash Talk! -John

[@yorp8993]

Thanks for the video, took mine apart several times, but was thinking the air compressor maybe overkill, hell no! It was crucial after taking it apart fourth time and using air compressor to blow out sediment in little openings was key. Thanks for video and saving me $$$$$

[@UDoIt2]

excellent!!! Thank you for the feedback RJ!!!

[@ej_lav]

Great video guys. Followed this step by step and on first pull….boom…..fired right up!!!!!

[@UDoIt2]

OH YEAAAAAAAAA!!! Thank you for the update and happy to hear this!

[@jpwbmi]

Joe is a legend...thank you for the video!!

[@UDoIt2]

IKR!!! I'm so fortunate to have him as my neighbor. Imaging if he started a youtube channel???? Thank you JP!

[@briansykes2138]

Thank you! Clogged jet is fixed!

[@UDoIt2]

SWEET! Thank you for taking the time to write back and let us know.

[@geofftracy7205]

Thank you for this video. Helped me start my Troy built pressure washer

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much. I will tell Joe we have another satisfied viewer.

[@geofftracy7205]

@@UDoIt2 Thanks, do you know what size or part the float bowl gasket is? My pressure washer is leaking gas from the bottom of the float bowl. The gasket got damaged when I was removing and installing that screw.

[@mitchelldavis1571]

This video was outstanding and thanks for posting. I resolved the problem in 10 minutes thanks to this video. I agree we all should buy your neighbor a steak dinner!

[@UDoIt2]

Excellent news! Thank you for commenting!

[@mattmurdock6488]

Same here, ready to take it to the dump, save me money and time... 10 minutes and she started right up. Thanks

[@walter1554]

Great walk through video I was able to correct my pressure washer. Thank you!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much for letting me know. I will share this with my neighbor Joe.

[@Whim-wham_whistling_shark]

I just had the exact same problem. With your video I had it fixed within 10 minutes. Thanks for the help!

[@UDoIt2]

Super awesome to hear!

[@mailtales6420]

I have the same washer, and about kicked its ass for a better part of an hour trying to start it... Gonna try this tomorrow and see what happens. Thx!

[@UDoIt2]

Chances are good it is the main jet that is clogged. Let us know if it worked. Thanks for the comment.

[@mailtales6420]

@@UDoIt2 after all we went through... it was the main jet...i thought it was just a screw! This saved me a trip to the repair shop. Thx!!!!!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Thanks for sharing. For safety always unplug the spark plug when working on a small engine.

[@UDoIt2]

Great tip and thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@optoomistic]

Add me to the list! Fixed! I will add that for certain Honda motors or other carburetors you may have to actually remove the needle and the jets (tiny holes) and clean them out with a small pin to make sure you have adequate flow through the carburetor.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I feel empowed to embark on my next fix which is to get my generator running again. The gas has been sitting in there forever. I'll see if my neighbor Joe can help me with this one as well. Thanks again!

[@scottharrison2343]

amazing video guys!

[@ShawnM2000]

Thank you for the video, you helped me get my pressure washer running!

[@UDoIt2]

Awesome news!

[@ignaciochevere2953]

I still have problems getting the pressure washer to stay running . I didn't use the aircompresor to blow the lines and I also didn't put more fresh gas after I cleaned the carburetor

[@PhatBoyiee]

Great video! If you add a fuel line filter and remove the bottom bowl and clean needle and replace gas it will run smooth. That pressure washer is expensive and sucks. Only way to remove to clean out bottom bowl is to unscrew that bottom bowl and clean needle. Messy job. Adding a filter will keep you from having to mess with it.

[@UDoIt2]

Yes, I have to add a filter. Not looking forward to doing this again next week. My siding is a messy green right now. Thank you - John

[@clifford5237]

Great Video and information I had the same issue with mine after sitting all winter I took the Carburetor apart and cleaned it with carburetor cleaner put it back together and it fired up I was gonna take it to an equipment place they couldn't get to it for about 3 weeks I took it apart like your video showed cleaned it as you did in Video thanks guys.... Saved me a bunch of "CASH"

[@UDoIt2]

sweet!!! Im gonna highlight this comment in my community tab!

[@UDoIt2]

Here's the post in my community tab Clifford. Thank you kzbin.infocommunity

[@packmaps1]

Good job!! Need to be a class Action lawsuit!! Used mine two times and after that did not work. That was two years ago. Thanks again!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you! Yea, this is a weird problem. Why is it clogging? Is it the type of metal? How many people are tossing these because of a potential manufacturing or design issue?

[@MrChaparrito53]

GREAT VIDEO CABRONES CHINGON THANKS

[@tiffanyshalom6550]

Thank you... followed what y'all did and fixed my power washer

[@UDoIt2]

This is great news! Thank you for sharing your success! I will let Joe know.

[@thomaskirkpatrick244]

Love the detail in the video and captions thanks so much!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you Thomas!

[@eddavenport1941]

This guy is great. I had the same issue and with this video had my pressure washer up and running. Thanks

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you Ed. Yes...Joe is a lifessver. He is a great neighbor!

[@T.Hizzle]

Fixed 3 of these machines. Every single one was from bad gas and setting up. 17.00 carburetor on Amazon and every single one fired up on the first pull.

[@UDoIt2]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Love this. Thank you for the feedback. Here's a page you can bookmark but it's probably second nature to you now after repairing three of them. It has my latest video on how I replaced the carburetor. I may have purchased the same one as you. udoit.me/home-improvement/equipment-maintenance-repair/pressure-washer/ - John

[@T.Hizzle]

@@UDoIt2 Gift and a curse being able to diagnose and fix small engines, makes me the most popular guy in the neighborhood come spring time

[@lrb3989]

I believe all you had to do was clean the bolt that holds the cup under the carb and that would have fixed the problem thanks for the vid

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you and yes that is correct. What was nice about this video is it went through the entire diagnosis in the event the problem was beyond just the main jet. Since I learned how to diagnose this problem I made two other videos and here's one of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXXGcmWGe62Kmqc

[@quantumcat5119]

Had to do mine twice, second time after watching this and seeing the compressed air. That’s what worked for mine. Thanks for posting

[@nivaldo758]

Good video, very well done

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much! - John

[@lonewolfhatchetjack4774]

Thanks for the video, found the same pressure washer this morning in a dumpster its only a good 6 months old (SCORE) its practically brand used, it has a fouled out spark plug , good compression too an the gas tank is bone dry, the carb looks flawless, can't wait to get this p. Washer cranked up an running

[@UDoIt2]

That is a sweet score. Post a video of you getting it running. But make sure you let me know in a separate comment that you are posting a link so I can pass it through (the spam bot prevents links). There's a lot of Pellegrino's in this area. My name ends in a vowel too.

[@chuppoacobra]

My Briggs-Stratton is doing the exact same thing *that this washer was... .Off to the garage with me!!! Thanks

[@UDoIt2]

Let me know if you were able to fix it.

[@chuppoacobra]

@@UDoIt2 *This worked perfectly! Thanks for the video. My to-do list just got a whole lot bigger than it was.

[@josephsmith9132]

Thank you so much I did exactly what was told I took the carburetor bowl off clean it out clean the hose out in the screw and spray carburetor cleaner put it back on I got to tell you I save my gas I had a bowl under so I can put the gas back in and it start up like no money thank you so much

[@UDoIt2]

YESSSSSS!!! Thank you for the update! - John

[@everettguy7070]

Thanks for posting the video. I hope to fix mine. I had same issue.

[@UDoIt2]

Excellent. Thank you. Please report back if you identify and fix the problem. If uou can yake a photo of the issue and send it to me via twitter or instagram.

[@SavvyTurtle]

Well done dude!

[@pastortdward]

Perfect video. Thx a million. You saved me a lot of money! Thx for posting! Bishop.

[@UDoIt2]

Hey Bishop! This is great news. I appreciate it! We were talking about this at VidSummit (an event where youtubers go to share best practices). So great timing!

[@michaelkrailo5725]

Lucky for me, all I had to do is drain the old fuel out of the bowel and then it started on second pull. Knocked out a good portion of my driveway cleaning and some work on the gutters.

[@SFAAGroup]

I found just blowing out the bowl nut by first clamping the fuel line did the trick for getting it started on the second pull. You might get a can of quick start to put in the air filter before you pull to start it. Good luck

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much William for the details!

[@linopizzolanti5660]

I did exactly what you did and it worked! Thanks.

[@UDoIt2]

excellent! I appreciate this feedback. I gotta tell Joe!

[@jojojohn194]

This video helped me a lot. I fixed the carburetor problem with the help of this video.... thanks a lot...

[@UDoIt2]

I will let Joe know. Thank you. He rebuilds motors all the time. Im trying to get him to film his next rebuild. We shall see if I can get him on camera again.

[@shokkdog]

This really helps. My gas was gelled, and after doing everything else (even pulling the recoil and polishing the magnets), I knew I was going to have to futz with the carb. This looks like my same model, and seeing it done is brilliant!

[@UDoIt2]

I will let Joe know. Im trying to encourage him to start his own channel.

[@deanfranklin9239]

polishing magnets does nothing

[@shokkdog]

Good to know, thank you.

[@fuzzbert1999]

Thanks, without this video I would have scrapped my washer! Simple as cleaning the little bowl nut!

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much Paul! This is great feedback and I will pass it along to Joe.

[@buhbeye4380]

Me too,,,,same ,,,,Thanks

[@UDoIt2]

@@buhbeye4380 Thank you so much!!!

[@DrummerBrianAylor]

YES! Thanks for the video. Pretty much did the same thing you guys did and it started on the 2nd pull.

[@UDoIt2]

EXCELLENT!! Thanks for the update!

[@alboondy2840]

Thanks for this video, followed it step by step and got mine running.

[@UDoIt2]

I was talking with Joe today. I am encouraging him to make some videos. He will certainly help me with my videos when I have problems. I have to do a couple of things to some of my engines and I'll get him to lend a hand. Thanks for the feedback. I will let him know.

[@geraldurdialez522]

Thank you. I did exactly as you said and cleaned carburetor and gas tank, started right up.

[@UDoIt2]

Great news! Thank you so much for letting me know! I will tell my neighbor about your success. Do you have any tips for me to keep in mind when I make my next video (something you didnt like or you spotted that I could do better at)?

[@JM-zm6fl]

Thanks for sharing. You saved me a trip to the repair shop.

[@UDoIt2]

Excellent! I will let Joe know!

[@jason4832]

I have a similar unit...kept stahling out when under load...I found the cheap spring type clamps on the fuel line failing. replaced clamps and she runs like a champ...easy to see, open fuel cap while at idle if it looks like a tornado in ur fuel tank check ur fuel hose clamps...remember carbs work on venturi vaccum...a vacumn leak or a fuel line sucking air will shut down ur machine

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much for this extra information!

[@jefferykirby934]

GREAT VIDEO

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you Jeffery!!! I will let my neighbor know.

[@davidh.4649]

My problem is my pressure washer (same make/model) would start but run rough. Almost stalled when engaging the pressure wand. I had already pulled the bolt out of the bottom of the bowl and cleaned those ports thoroughly so that wasn't the issue. I took off the top housing and the air filter housing so I could see the choke and it was sticky. Sprayed it down with carb cleaner well and it freed right up. My mistake was getting carb cleaner into the cylinder itself. That engine would not start, or even pop, for awhile. I just let it sit for a bit. Finally did start and ran normally thanks to unsticking the choke. But don't get the carb cleaner past the choke into the engine itself. Toluene might be flammable but the engine isn't designed to burn it.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you again for the feedback! Great to know about the carb cleaner. Wonder what would happen if you cleaned out the carb with starting fluid (don't do that - just a joke).

[@rickblaine7463]

Glad this video is still up! Thank you both very much! Saved my parents some headache! Literally left this power washer sit for about a year and a half because it stopped working. After changing the sparkplug, oil, gas and I little carb cleaner to no avail...a little card TLC did the trick...thanks again!!!

[@UDoIt2]

Wow thank you for this testimonial! So awesome. I will tell Joe.

[@StreakingTiger]

Okay - I have a similar 2800 PSI 8.5 HP washer. I took the bowl off beefore watching this video and it was similar to my lawnmower that would not work last year. I tried cleaning the ports, but the single hole was stopped up completely and I could not get anything to clear the hole. I made the assumption that the single hole needed to be open, but wow, the ONLY thing to clear the hole was to take a 1/6 drill bit and drill the hole. It took about 30 minutes to get it clear. I have no idea what was blocking the hole. I probably screwed it up doing that, but I was pretty sure the single hole should be clear. The 2 side holes were easily cleared. I thought it would be a 10 minute job. I worked 2 hours and finally gave up. I tried taking the dang thing back to Lowes but it was past the 90 day return period. I only used in once and it looks brand new. I may have to order a new screw for the bowl to ever get the dang POS to work. At this point, I think I must have done something wrong as it won't even start (like yours did) and turn off immediately after using starter fluid. I'll keep working on it, and if I ever get it to work, then I will report back as to what I had to do. Good grief - this thing is junk IMO.

[@UDoIt2]

wow...so sorry for this. Is there a serial number / model number for the engine? That should give you a parts list that you can use to buy a replacement main jet. Let me know the manf/model/serial number and I can help search also.

[@StreakingTiger]

Okay - Since I could not get the main-jet cleared so that anything (air or liquid) would flow thru it, and I drilled it to clear it out, I could no longer get anything to work. So - I ordered a new Main-jet ($11.00 + 4.99 s/h + 0.66 tax = $16.65) and installed it, making it as original as possible. But even with spraying Starter Fluid into the carb, it would not start like it did before I ever worked on it. Per this video, that meant it was not getting fire now. I took the spark plug out and it looked fine. I sprayed some starter fluid in the hole and replaced the plug. After 2-3 pulls, the washer started. Since then it starts on the first pull. This video was extremely helpful even though I am pretty "mechanically minded", so thanks a bunch for everything.

[@StreakingTiger]

I forgot to add this: Before placing the Main Jet with the new one, I sprayed Carb Cleaner in the carb several times, so maybe that loosened something up after an hour or two. Not sure if this helped, but I just wanted you to know all the steps I took.

[@skipp3976]

Thank you guys for an excellent video. I have the same washer and could not get it started and after checking out your vid and cleaning the carb it fired right up. The two bolts mounting the carb were a little scary I thought they would snap they were in so tight "anti seized " them and they went back in much easier. Thanks again.

[@UDoIt2]

This is great news. Using AntiSieze was a great idea.

[@sullah3278]

p p.o p.o

[@danilonew18]

God job I'll do this today.

[@UDoIt2]

Thank you so much. There's a few other videos that may provide additional help in this playlist. I have another video being released this week where I tried to get my pressure washer running but the fuel was leaking (it was probably just the gasket around the bowl nut or the bowl). I purchased a replacement carb and installed it. kzbin.info/aero/PLi978IIgr_34Scxkb0j4skwQayr1mFrNL

[@mattfrekwentflier8342]

Thank you very much! I was able to get my Karcher running. Same exact problem.

[@UDoIt2]

This is great news. Thank you for sharing about the Karcher brand.