Excellent Video!!!! I am a 32 female with no mechanical experience and I was able to watch this video and completely clean my carburetor successfully after all the new gas I put in the tank leaked out through the air filter area. Thank you!!!

My pressure washer would not start at all. I followed your fabulous instructions on cleaning the carb. I replaced the fuel line and a broken choke throttle lever as well. My pressure washer is running beautifully and I am so thrilled that I found your video. Thank you so much, Debbie (grandmother of eight)!!!!

Good video. Because the float is at one end and hinge at other with needle valve in the middle, as the bowl fills it raises the float to cut off fuel, not "float up when it needs more fuel" as stated in the video. A float, "floats" because it floats on the fuel therefore cutting off any more fuel and avoid a "flooded" carb. Just to clarify for others.

Awesome!! I'm a 52yr old female who did this for the first time. Can't wait til tomorrow to see if it starts. This was very easy to follow and to understand 😃 thanks so much

I took apart the carb and cleaned it, replaced the spark plug and pulled it a few times and it started right up. Thanks so much for this video. I would have made numerous mistakes with the carb cleaner (rubber parts) had I NOT watched your video. Thank you so much. Saved me some bucks. As for those of you who are having a hard time pulling the rope starter after the fuel is out... try relieving the water pressure in the hose by pulling on the wand trigger. Once the pressure is gone you will once again be able to pull with ease. At least, that's my experience. Hope it helps.

"I'm a doctor not a mechanic!" Seriously, this step by step solved my pressure washer problem. Thanks!

Mine was brand new, only run a few times. Was in an accident and it sat with fuel, in my shed for 3 years. Need to use it now, and what luck.......your vid on the exact same model. Wow. Thanks for posting, mine purrs like a kitten now. Great job. Thanks!

My pleasure Redz. Glad it helped out and thanks for the note! Have a great Holiday weekend!

Thanks a lot I followed your instructions to fix my craftsman lawnmower which has the same engine at first it would start run for about 15 seconds and die after following your instructions step by step it fired right up and runs like new...saved me a lot of money

Thanks, was going to throw away my pressure washer, but your video helped me diagnose my fuel leak from the bowl seal, was as simple as re-seating it and it all worked again. Thanks to you.

Cant believe 11 years later i am watching on memorial day! Your boy is 15!!!

Good job dad, keep teaching that young man. Thanks

I really appreciate where you say guys and girls and don't assume a lady wouldn't want to fix a carburetor.

Outstanding job explaining the little details. Very informative. I just took my pressure washer carb apart following this step by step. Gotta grab a new plug and we will see how it goes. Thanks again. Great job.

Bam!, this video helped me fix my problem. Cleaning the needle valve did it. Thanks for your video.

Great video. Perfect step by step instructions. Fixed my issue! Thanks!

Thats awesome. Glad it was helpful to you. Every time I do something for the first time, I check KZfaq first now. I find helpful vid's all the time. Glad to help. Good luck.

There was one key part that you didn't clean - the bolt that holds the float bowl on. There are very tiny holes in that bolt that allow fuel to pass from the bowl up through the main jet. All the old gas that turns to gunk settles into the bottom of the bowl and the passages in that bolt were clogged big time. A paper clip worked to clear the lateral passage but the passage at the very end of the bolt had to be cleared with small, 26 gauge wire. This was the cause of my problems.

Just what I needed. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the video man, I've got a 2-year old pressure washer that I paid $350 for. Wouldn't start yesterday without shooting engine starter into the carb as I pulled. video gives me enough confidence to take out the carb, check it out, and put it back in. Cross your fingers for me.

Thanks!! Your video gave me the confidence to take my carburetor apart. The fuel port was totally clogged. Cleaned it up and it started first pull! Hasn't don't that in years! Bummer though, it's shooting oil smoke out. Hmmm.

That's cool man. I have heard from a Northern tool mechanic say that it is ok to let it run in between trigger pulls. It has the unloaded valve and yours looks new enough to have the thermal relief. I mean I wouldn't run it excessively but some shouldn't hurt it. BAM !! : )

Great Video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

thanks for responding... The problem ended up being that when i dislodged the float needle it damaged the rubber fitting that the float plugs..was able to find a replacement rubber fitting and needle for 6 dollars new only 3 blocks away,what luck because sears told me u cant buy parts for the carb, or even the carb itself...thanks again, your awesome

Great video thanks for taking the time to film this project helped me greatly

Awesome video dude. You're a great teacher. It was fun to watch.. BAM!

Great video Jeff. Definitely appreciate you mentioning the safety tidbits. Have had carb cleaner in my eye more than once.. it's very very unpleasant!

thank you, itls rare to find someone that take pride iint there work. I salut you. I to am the same way so it's nice to see someone else with the same passion.

Thank YOU so much :) My float pin was stuck in there good I had to pry it out with a flat head. I didn't even know if it was supposed to move before watching your video. My pressure washer is a Craftsman Readystart 7.75 - Our carbs are a slightly different but the video was very helpful.

I would like to take this moment to say thank you very much for your video it totally help me get my pressure cleaner going thank you very much for your instructions.

Well done man I really enjoyed that

What if you have old gas in there? This is the most useful video I've seen, but no videos show how to drain the gas / what to put it in / how to dispose of it.

Great Video!! Very Informative!

Good video but people please connect the water hose before starting.Save the pump

Try relieving the pressure on the wand by squeezing the handle, like when you are spraying something! Y ou may have an unloader valve issue on the pressure washer itself. Hope this helps.

Thanks man. I just started it and shut it off for the video. Probably still not a good idea after thinking about it. I'm normally very careful not to even let the engine run without the trigger running, not allowing it to build up too much pressure and blow out the pump. Which I have heard is a huge issue on these. Moral of the story, never lend your pressure washer out! :)

Maybe I missed it, but the Brass Bolt that secures the bowl has to be cleaned too. There is a jet from the top and a cross path on the sides near the base, I used a paperclip and safety pin to clean it. No amount of carb cleaning will make a difference with out this item cleaned. I spent 2 days re-cleaning everything before someone told me about it. Hope this helps someone.

good video thanks for sharing, i have a husky about 3year old and never had a problem until today it didn't want start but i look at my fuel line and DA! i had it close for the winter hahahaha OK after that it start just fine. wen i got ready to wash what i had on mind it didn't have pressure it had a regular water flow i checked my hose for any kinks or damages and it was all fine i disconnect the hose and clean the filter and strainers.. Help don't know what else to look for or check on

My pleasure Dara! Cheers!

Awesome video! thank you!

Thank you, great video!

hey higgidy... have the same exact pressure washer (5 hours old) and it wouldnt start at all. i cleaned the carb as u shown and it started and ran (thanks ur awesome to explain so clearly) the needle was stuck solid so it wasnt getting gas but now after running it gets too much gas, gas drips from the air filter... I am assuming its the float or needle...any suggestions...Possibly a longer cleaning or is there something else possibly im missing..all seals seem good.

Vid help me out alot. Thnks higgidy2 Question: Now I have to much gas flowing threw the Carb. And the enging dies withing sec. HELP!!!

Your welcome. Your Choke is probably stuck open. Did you put the spring back on that small metal piece coming from the choke lever? If not, it may be stuck open.

Your video helped me a lot...thanks dude.

Very helpful and informative thank you for posting it.

I need help!!! I did everything you said about the carb and cleaned it all out. Initially my problem was that after sitting all winter, I put in new gas and it just poured out. So anyway, I was putting everything back together and noticed the throttle wire doesn't move the lever. Nothing is frozen, it all moves freely. The wire just doesn't appear to move in and out properly to effect a change in the setting. Thanks Linda

Wish I could see how the throttle linkage spring was hooked up or knew what the normal movement was. As a few others have said, I can get it to move 1 way but not back unless I push it back with my finger. There doesn't seem to be much tension but there seems only 1 place it could logically go. Is it supposed to be loose? Haven't put everything back together to try it yet. Thanks.

@menudo666: Hard to say really, but it's possible there is a float issue there. I would make sure it's clean and free again first. Maybe something got lodged in there and is now throwing back the extra gas. It has to be the carb, so I would make sure it's nice and clean. Take it completely apart and clean everything metal with carb cleaner. Clean the seals with water. Make sure they sit back in place tight when you put it back together. good luck!

Linda, Did you possibly forget to connect the small spring on the throttle? They are easy to lose.

great video - thanks

great video, I need help, I take the screw from oil pump and just I drop off some oil but I need to know what kind of oil can i add, I already went to sears, parts and services but they said suppose not attempt the pump and bla,bla,bla, just help me out, what to do, thanks for your time

Very informative, Some great tips, especially the use of WD40, as it is alcohol based and will evaporate quickly, acting as a lubricant when the video shows it being used on the fuel line. However, I would prefer to use a penetrating oil, like PB in the aerosol can with a pin point extender, this will blend and burn with the fuel and not leave a gummy residue to gather debris in the future use of the motor as WD40 will leave a residue.

Great video!!!

No problem. Glad it helped. Cheers!

Great video. Thanks!

Cool vid! It looked like you didn't have water hooked up when you ran engine. Not a good thing for pump, unless you had taken pump off. Thanks for filling though. Very helpful.

thank you, very very much, you saved me $90 for inspection and repair

Great video. Be nice when someone designs easier carbs!

I cleaned the carb and sprayed throttle, and changed the plug,it will start but keeps cutting off

Is the needle valve put in wrong or just me,,,,mine hangs from bottom of tap on float not the top tap,,@ 18.55 min. Your close up shows it,,,mine is flooding out with gas in oil...thx????

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I just subscribed to your channel. I did everything you said in this video, and still won't come on. Any suggestions?

So I bought a ew carb an it's only got the inside copper piece for the choke the old one looks like urs but my. Ew one dont an it will run but it leaks fuel from somewhere

when i put pull the starter its easy then gets really hard

Do you know where i can get a replacement Carb?

Do you think it will help my pressure washer (Craftsman) run for more than 3 seconds? It will not stay running for more than that!

I fix the carb and now it start but don't stay on ! plz help

Does your throttle just freely move around? If I have it fully open, it appears to keep it open, but if I close the throttle (but don't turn it off) it still seems to freely move wherever it wants, even to fully open. I'm having a heck of a time getting it to start. The carberator is clean and should be working as all the ports are clear of any gunk.

Your owners manual probably says not to run the pressure washer without water flowing through the pump as it can cause damage. Just sayin'!

Use it to trace a new one on a cereal box some of the best gaskets known to man!!

Good video, really helped. Bam...…………Thanks

could this also be the same way to fix it on A lawn mower. 6.75hp crasftman. 21 mulch

You are welcome!

Also, you can buy a carb rebuild kit, which I would have done first before a holiday weekend - comes with all new rubber, and new needle valve, etc... and has new gaskets as well - as a rule of thumb, never re-use an old gasket - just not worth the risk if it failing and having to do it over again....

I have the same problem. I put gas in it and gas comes out through the air cleaner. I am not a mechanic, but I can not afford to pay one. Is only a 2 yr old Crapman.

Rtv is great you have to can quite often remove the bowl without taking carb off

Hey Jeff, great video...have you thought of getting a sonic cleaner....I run a 2 quart cleaner using SIMPLY GREEN cleaner...8 hrs later, everything is clean. I bought my sonic cleaner at Harbor Freight about 5 years ago

After cleaning carburetor and all of the related parts from brake cleaner. Buy a brand new filter, spark plug to replace the old ones. Put them back together and still not working . Any other suggestions how to fix CRAFTSMAN/BRIGGS AND STRATION 6.75 SERIES 190CC.

Fuel conditioner or a quality stabilizer will eliminate most of these issues.

Good vid, but you forgot to show hooking the throttle wire up before bolting to motor, also hook up water on pressure washer before starting.Some carbs have a rubber gasket seat under needle vavle and a solid needle[ not rubber tip. should you remove that gasket before using carb cleaner?

thanks for this video

I finally gave up and took it to a repair man. He fixed whatever was wrong except...now every time I run out of gas, the rope is very hard to pull and it won't restart. If I let it sit for about 15 minutes or so, the rope is loose again and it will start right up. Maybe overheating?

Best way to remove hoses is give a twist with pliers.... gentle squeeze & twist

I love you!

Eeek!! No water!! Let me know when he's hooked it up!!! I have my eyes closed now!!!

Did he say Bam! or Pam! ?

Update from June 6th 2021 post. Well guys it didn't start. I was almost ready to take it to a professional. Then I watched a different video. Why this guy didn't take the extra step to clean the jets since u have the carb apart is beyond me. Sure enough I took the carb back apart again and the jets were plugged. I will post later today if it starts or if I've put it out to the edge of the road

* filling = filming.

and tell ur son hes cool too

Bam

should NEVER run a power washer without water connected and turned on... unless you want to burn the pump out... the engine and pump are always connected, so if its running without water, it will overheat and kill the pump...

once I get this piece of shit running again, going to sell and buy a Simpson/Honda engine power washer. never had so many problems with a power washer, especially brand new. carb was clogged once already and a friend helped me, believe it's the same problem again. I only run non ethanol fuel in all my small engines too.