Pressure washer won’t start or runs poorly? This video provides information on how a pressure washer works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair. Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each pressure washer symptom:
Pressure washer won’t start: spark plug, carburetor, engine stop switch, ignition coil Pressure washer runs poorly: carburetor, fuel filter, gas cap, air filter, spark arrestor Pressure washer engine stops after a few seconds: carburetor, fuel filter, gas cap, air filter Pressure washer leaks water: pump assembly, pump, thermal release valve Pressure washer soap injector not working: chemical injection kit Pressure washer has no pressure: pump assembly, pump
All of the information provided in this pressure washer troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Black Max, Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Homelite, Husky, Karcher, PowerStroke, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt
Homelite Pressure Washer Disassembly:
How your pressure washer works:
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