Don’t Make This Mistake When Starting Your Pressure Washer

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Starter cord super tight or hard to pull? This is a fast easy tip to prevent you from breaking another pull rope. You need to know the correct way to start your pressure washer and prevent damage to your starter cord, engine and most important, your hand. Man does that hurt!
Many of you already know the correct procedure to starting your power washer but so many people out there forget this simple step and end up breaking their starter cords.
When your pressure washer is hard to start or the cord won’t pull, it’s all about the pressure. I’m going to show you how to release the pressure so there is no resistance on the starter rope. Shall I say the wand is the key?!?
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

✅Click here for a new starter ➜ amzn.to/2JgpoQ8 For more videos like this, check out: 👉How To Increase Your Pressure Washers Cleaning Power ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbN_m7mp3ryacYE.html 👉How To Fix A Pressure Washer That Has Low Pressure ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qN6Upa2U1drTd5c.html 👉How To Fix A Surging Engine On A Pressure Washer ➜ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLV5ZZxkyZ68hZs.html You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon

@kevinlewis7495 2 жыл бұрын

Iiiiii

@brianarmstrong3917 9 күн бұрын

Hi Steve. Why does my PW stop a few minutes after running?

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

To everyone reading this, this video is almost 4 years old. Don't cancel him over the beer.

@russvtguy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve an old man just learned a new trick-----good day.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@giaonguyen8928 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Me too, an 80+ old dog is learning a new trick. I almost gave up...And was lucky to see your advice. Thanks again, Steve, you saved me a service call.

@vaughnlonganecker986 2 жыл бұрын

Another old guy I learned too

@lawnrebel 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone actually explain this.

@michaelosmon 5 жыл бұрын

First time I used my brand new pressure washer 10 years ago I just figured this out on my own. I could see how it could be frustrating if you weren’t able to figure it out though

@gott2641 5 жыл бұрын

I honestly cannot believe the timing on this video, as this just happened to me today when rebuilding a pump for an older pressure washer! I assumed it was a build-up of pressure, and this video verified it for me! Thanks so much!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@wesmazurek491 Жыл бұрын

What a great tip. For certain I never knew that. I've been struggling with my pressure washer for years. You're never to old to learn new tricks. Thank you for sharing, this was very much appreciated. Wes

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@paulbarrett8449 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I am a retired math teacher with terrible mechanical aptitude. This video was the most well communicated and effective fix for one of my many mechanical crises. I always turn to KZfaq when I get stuck now and it allows me to succeed with basic jobs. I can’t thank you enough for your service. I hope you make some money doing this activity. You brought value to my situation. Thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Paul! Happy to help...

@jdsguam Жыл бұрын

I'm a Boomer and I always use KZfaq for fixing around the house. Imagine if we had this tool back in the day and all the money & frustration that could have been saved.

@pauliesspeedshop3578 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip, love the video! One thing that has changed recently is that some pump manufacturers have started using "Easy start" valves that do allow you to start the engine without pulling the trigger on the gun. They're still pretty few and far between, but they are out there. I revived a pressure washer recently with an Annovi Reverberi pump that I bought online, and the Easy Start pump was an option for $10 or so. I sprung for it, and it does work.

@crackerbobfromgreencovespg6144 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this and all your small engine advice! When you are handicapped on a fixed income your information sure does help us thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@johnkelly7154 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice Steve. Also don't forget to pull the trigger to release the pressure when you have stopped the engine and finished washing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@johnsonslawnserviceministr4038 4 жыл бұрын

The minute you started talking I knew exactly what you were talking about Cut grass and pressure wash have been doing it for 22 years I see this every day so my trying to start up a piece of equipment the wrong way I try to go over and help them A lot of the times people are welcome into your advice and are glad to learn the right way to do things keep up the good work your videos are Great education for people out there that don’t know what they’re doing

@rolandmarch7717 5 жыл бұрын

I just experienced that exact problem. It wouldn’t started was too hard to pull. Went to start the pressure washer two days later expecting the hard pull and it started right away and I couldn’t think what I did differently. Now realized the second time the pressure had been released.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on ...

@kitcatsmom Жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough! I thought I was going to have to take it apart and then I found your video. She started right up. You're awesome, thanks for saving my day!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@greybeard804 5 жыл бұрын

I had to learn this the hard way some years ago. Always a pleasure. Have a wonderful weekend!

@BryantWhite86 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, nothing like having your fingers pulled off when trying to start your pressure washer.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@williamszymanski987 5 жыл бұрын

@@BryantWhite86 or pull your arm out of it's socket.😎

@ScottMiller-tu3gg 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip, pressure washers are equipped with an unloader valve to try to eliminate this problem (plus they allow the water to bypass when you release the wand trigger when the unit is running), but they usually don`t work that well and stick (hard water run through them doesn`t help) - especially when the unit sits unused for a while - I always started mine the way you said here.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Scott...

@onenesswithlife Ай бұрын

Hi Steve, Wow! Thank goodness 🙏 for KZfaq videos! I've always had a heck-of-a-time starting my DeWalt pressure washer when it's cold. I'm very grateful 🙏 for your video. Saved my poor shoulder! Well done!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@kevinscheifele6833 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip Steve. My actual gas pressure washer pisses water thru the nozzle automatically to avoid that. Got it from Princess Auto haha.

@jeepcj7dude 5 жыл бұрын

Mine did the same thing.. You can take the handle apart and replace the oring on the plunger. I did that a few times. Hope this helps ya.

@don7406 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had no idea about this but it makes perfect sense. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@rubenm567 3 жыл бұрын

Thx, helped me get back to finishing my power washing. It happened to me 2 years ago and forgot how I fixed it. Concise and helpful.

@MarkWoodChannel 3 жыл бұрын

I actually figured this out by accident on my own today, I didn't hold the trigger down I removed the spray nozzle and let the water flow out that way then released it and started it. This makes a lot more sense, thank you. Also I wish my pull cord was in as a convenient spot as yours, my Kohler is mounted up high.

@1notgilty 5 жыл бұрын

Right. Another great video by Steve. You can't compress a liquid because of the law of hydraulics. As you pull the starter rope you are filling the pump with water and increasing the resistance inside the pump until you break the rope. Release the pressure and the pressure washer starts right up. Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@cdluggage 5 жыл бұрын

Always very descriptive when speaking in your videos, you do a great job walking your audience through trouble shooting and the mechanics of the work. Thanks for what you do man, i have owned a struggling business for a year and a half now, this has saved me some money.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Clyde...

@anthonydiamond5906 4 жыл бұрын

My last Pressure Washer had a bad part from the factory in the pump itself and that's why my rope kept breaking even though the trigger on the gun was allowing the water to flow. It took a friend who works on small engines to diagnose my problem. Not even certified pressure washer repair shops could find the problem. Their answer was "your engine has really good compression". Thanks to my friend Mike G. from Antioch, FL

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Right on Tony...

@rickbeckman2306 4 жыл бұрын

Great video..... My neighbor just gave me her like new pressure washer...had to replace the carb. ...runs like new..I'll remember to release pressure b4 starting...enjoy your Budweiser

@Charlotte_TSilva 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you taught this. Thank you.👍🏻

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@jimacheson4933 4 жыл бұрын

Best tip I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you sir

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@barbarastalcup6535 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you so much and God bless you. My pressure washer is new. My son needed a larger capacity so he had used it a couple of times and gave it to me. It's a new Craftsman and I was thrilled to get it. I took it to the outdoor power shop and had it serviced to make sure it didn't need anything. Guy said they don't normally work on pressure washers , but since mine had a Briggs and Stratton motor he would look at it, so they are great and said there was nothing wrong. When I started to use it today the cord was so tight I couldn't pull it out, that's when I googled and choose you. Thank you so much. Just built up pressure. How simple and straight forward. Nothing quite like good old common sense.

@reocejacobs1259 2 жыл бұрын

I was today years old when learned this trick! Had no idea why my pressure washer was so hard to start sometimes! Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@rolytech212 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I learned something today. At times when I couldn’t get it started at first try that was happening to me.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@Charles-in3zt 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best Steve. I was literally using mine yesterday to pressure wash my cedar fence. I wondered why it was so hard to pull and would snap back so violently. This was so valuable to me. I will also tell my wife because when I was doing this yesterday I thought my wife would never be able to start it, lol. Which is probably not true she is a lot smarter than I am. Cheer's!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Ricky! Thank You...

@See_Carter_Run 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you literally just saved me time, money, frustration, and a world of stress. I just brought the dewalt 3600 and this video fixed my problem in less then a minute.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank You...

@gorilius 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I've been playing around with engines both big and small for nearly 45 years and never experienced recoil starter kickback like this. I wish that my instructions on my new Husquarna pressure washer mentioned to hold the trigger during pull starting. Now, I may well need several hundred $ of P.T. I wish that I had seen this clip earlier. My hand is killing me. Thanks for taking the trouble to make this and post it. I'm sure that you will save many people from busted starters and much pain.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@3rdstageproductions589 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Steve. We thought we broke it...and nowhere in the trouble shooting guide does it state to relieve pressure before pulling cord. You saved the day !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@heavysnow8616 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video, happens all the time here. I must do two or three a week on pressure washers during the warm weather. Thanks Steve, keep up the awesome work. Appreciate all the effort to help us keep our equipment running, good day!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@BS-dq1kz Жыл бұрын

My pressure washer does this almost every single time after I have to start it the second time for the day while using it. Like when I take a break and come back. I kinda assumed it was too much pressure but wasn’t letting enough pressure out to start it because I wasn’t positive that was even it. Now I know! Thank you lots!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@AlexJonesWasRight1776 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are the best. So many co-workers pulled the cord and broke rope-- decompress the presure by holding want trigger down while starting. I have a 14,00 PSI Dewalt no way to start without releasing wand pressure! good vid!!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@rafikhan908 5 жыл бұрын

Makes sense Steve. Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@theamerican7080 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! By habit, I release the pressure the instant I shut the machine off, and sometimes even hold the trigger while I start the engine in case the unloader isn't cooperating. It's also especially difficult to disconnect the charged hose- and sometimes leads to missing teeth.

@rudolfyakich6653 5 жыл бұрын

I got into the habit of releasing the pressure on accident. I had to squeeze the trigger to be able to stow the hose.

@cindycruz6048 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you for this!!! It is exactly what I needed to finish a project last night.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@captainjayc9217 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for demystifying this problem.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@munched55 5 жыл бұрын

Huh.. I don't have a gas powered pressure washer but I'll still look like a genius if I run into someone with that problem. Nice. :D

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Stevo...

@robertborchert932 4 жыл бұрын

Steve! Great catch on those pull cords. This problem also exists for electric pressure washers, if you restart one with pressure in the line, the electric motor will draw enough current to pop the breaker. This is why my old school Karcher (brass pump!) doesn't have a regular power switch...it's a breaker.

@mschapman7 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I borrowed my buddies pressure washer last weekend and I had this problem. I had to just walk away and leave it sit for a while whenever I couldn’t pull the rope. Great tip, Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@bobby_greene 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping everyone b wiser

@larrygordon6745 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Worked EXACTLY as you instructed!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@mavricxx 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, very interesting! I didn't know this, thank you so much for the tutorial.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@finbah5706 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale Gribble.

@donnamcwhorter6461 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I'm exhausted from trying to figure this out! Appreciating you so much right now!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@icedrinking 5 жыл бұрын

Steve I’m sitting in a campground drinking an ice cold mic light and your video pops up. I can’t tell you how much I look forward to your tips. Sorry about your recent loss brother. I’m gonna leave it at that from northern New Hampshire.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Chris...

@loismcvay5640 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a life saver! My daughter couldn’t figure out why our pressure washer wouldn’t start and what you showed was the exact problem! Who knew? Now we do! 😊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@thejonespodcast4692 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it I had that problem today

@supremetalentco 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Steve, always thought when I pulled the cord that the engine would pull back. And it was.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@frankprospector115 3 жыл бұрын

First time I used my pressure washer I had the same problem. i called the company and the rep told me to do exactly what you did. I felt so stupid but will never forget.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Frank!

@tkskagen 5 жыл бұрын

Nice refresher! I've even known people who START the Pressure Washer, then Connect the Water and THEN turn on the Water... 🤪 Always pays to READ THE DIRECTIONS! Thanks Steve. 😎 Take care, 🤓 -Thomas Western Washington State

@donmiller4885 5 жыл бұрын

You can quickly over heat and burn up your unit Still smarter and safer to hold the handle in or at least quickly turn the water on while already connected to supply You won't ruin your pump.

@garyleahy4537 5 жыл бұрын

Great point Steve. I didn't know this and as soon as I saw it I went and tried it out myself and dang if it didn't work just as you said. Thanks. Keep 'em coming.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Gary...

@michealadams1206 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very good to know info to know! Didn't realized this before!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@db4239 5 жыл бұрын

Steve! Thank you! I'm a homeowner, use my pressure washer two or three times a year, never knew that. Please don't think twice about making a video that you might think everyone is going to know about the topic. With 134K Subscribers now, plenty won't! Congratulations on that 134K by the way! With that, time for a beer!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy...

@christophercutforth6230 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet...2,635th!! Nice job, can't believe I've never thought of that! Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@bradfordcole5656 5 жыл бұрын

Steve! Your so awesome for sharing your knowledge and tips...love all your videos! You've save me and my equipment several times over!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@actuary32174 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Steve - I just purchased a Generac Pressure washer and tried to use it for the first time. Just be aware, mechanically endowed I am NOT. I used the washer until I ran out of gas and the unit stopped. I put in gas and tried to start the washer again and ran into exactly the problem you are discussing. I was able to pull the cord out just a little bit and couldn't get the unit to start. After watching this youtube video, I followed the steps you layed out and I brought the washer back to life. I just wanted to thank you for your help. Your video is clear, concise and saved me from returning the washer and looking like an idiot. Again, thanks for your help. Rick

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@victorjoines6369 Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve I'm 83 and couldn't pull the cord this really helped thanks.

@timsul3092 4 жыл бұрын

It's also good to shut it down the same way, press that trigger while you're shutting it down. This relieves the built up pressure from the pump. Those pumps are the weak link in most pressure washers and for that reason you have to be more careful starting, shutting down, and basic use. Another tip, don't let that engine run long periods of time with no pressure/water coming out of the nozzle. I know they have pressure relief but why put that strain on your pump, if you don't need it shut it down and for those times you're just pausing for some reason, ever few seconds or so point the wand away from you or others and just give it a quick trigger pull to dump that pressure. I definitely don't want to count on the relief to kick in. I've seen pumps fail over things like this. Good video and keep em coming.👍

@crpth1 3 жыл бұрын

You're correct in your assessment. But my 2 cents would go strait to another direction...Electric pressure washer. Given the chance getting rid of an ICE and all it's additional complexity, cost and maintenance is a blessing. For anyone with access to a power outlet, please be wise. Electric is a no brainer! ;-) I have them for ages, literally with zero maintenance or any attention. Other than roll the hoses/cable and put it aside. The ONLY one who ever broke was because I left it with water, outside in the Winter, totally forgot it! :-( It froze overnight and cracked the main unit. BTW In spite of spilling water from that Winter crack, the fact remain, it still work as usual... Curiously, or not, I do have a lot of mechanical experience and mechanical education to go along. Meaning ICE's don't scare me at all. ;-)

@martymcgill1312 5 жыл бұрын

The typical homeowner don't use their Pressure Washer often enough to keep it starting easy either, which makes it even worse. I've seen these things in mint condition sell for pennies because they were "hard to start" when it was the operator that was the problem. Great tip buddy, and I bet a lot of folks just learned a lesson. Cheers

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty...

@robbeck67 3 жыл бұрын

Nailed it Steve! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@cookiemonster3979 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 1 year old pressure washer listed online. Was posted for parts or repair . They probably didn't release the pressure also because was told the cord got hard to pull and they yanked on it real hard and thought it was broken when the cord got lose .. got it cheap and a friend of mine worked on it and all that was wrong was the plastic wings that come out by the recoil and grab the flywheel had popped out of place . Nothing was broken . It's starting on the first pull .. Great video , I know to release the pressure before pulling the cord but didn't always know that as alot of people don't also . Thank you for the video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Good score!

@edtaubeneck8662 5 жыл бұрын

I was a little worried that you weren't going to drink that beer but you came through at the end ! Great video thanks man !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Ed...

@WaitWhat-jy9ck 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve. I had to make a gas run once and my wife and her dad couldn't get the pressure washer started while I was gone. Guess what the problem was? Yep, one pull of the trigger and yank on the rope...magic. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on ....

@mikedolman7056 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip as usual Steve thanks.

@susanerskine3220 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it worked!

@keithtran4358 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I will try this suggestion in my next trouble start.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@rana011ecua 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve , mine is doing the same thing, only difference is there’s no water or hoses attached to the washer right now, it gets super hard at the third pull, I had shoulder surgery last year and this thing almost broke my shoulder again, it’s a Honda engine gx390 with 13hp , any thoughts?

@davec5511 2 ай бұрын

this how i do my pressure washers for while now i use a quick tie on my pistol trigger so i can keep open or closed by slipping quick tie up and down on the trigger so pull tie down on trigger so there is running water out gun with no tip in the gun or lancer both hands free to start engine no back pressure water while water running open this is the easiest way for me thought i share keep safe give it try let me know im using gx340 11hp with 4.5gpm pump 3600 psi

@billmontague8145 3 жыл бұрын

Had issues just as you described, did exactly what you said and bang, one pull and good go to. Thanks so much for sharing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@clauslundberg9224 5 жыл бұрын

Super tip - understanding how machinery works is key - thanks for sharing

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

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@eniklisnihm4565 5 жыл бұрын

Great! That's exactly how I start mine! Off topic question, Back when I had my shop up and running how do you deal with a guy that you fix the blade clutch on a Honda mower for a landscape company, and proceeds to bring you a different mower back to you saying you didn't fix his clutch! I had all the numbers on the mower and could prove it wasn't the same machine! but Pissed me off so bad had! This on 3 different times! from different landscapers :(

@dontblameme6328 5 жыл бұрын

Document the SN on the receipt.

@erswnn 5 жыл бұрын

Knowing the scam I think I'd be saying, after giving it back a few weeks later..."All "fixed", should be fine". Won't let them know I added sand to the oil.

@jerrygeorgopolis8015 5 жыл бұрын

Wow !!!....Thanks Steve....Have you repaired electric pressure washers ? Or do you only specialize in gas driven machines ?

@donhurst8459 5 жыл бұрын

Good question

@vincemartino 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve - i didn't know and i was having the problem you described.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

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@joycephillips4788 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, you were right on...thanks to your video , I was able to start up my power washer!! Kudos to you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@robertmailhos8159 5 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head with that one some people are you say are hoser heads😁😁😁😁😁😁

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

LOL! Take off eh....

@geoffreyjones2000 5 жыл бұрын

I froze and cracked the pump ... first winter. Thank you sir :)

@neddyboy01 3 жыл бұрын

You learn something new everyday. Thanks for the tip.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@sallyszpak5422 5 жыл бұрын

I learned something new today. Thanks. Never really thought about it before but will now. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

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@bwagenberg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. Great tip. I wrap the wand handle with a small bungee or string or tape to keep it always depressed. (Is that ok?)

@rogerking2801 5 жыл бұрын

That's the way I am going to do it!

@Scott69Fan 5 жыл бұрын

I use one of those Velcro cord wrappers you can get at any big box store. It attaches to the handle and it works with ease!

@davidadams2090 5 жыл бұрын

Scott69Fan my

@N9IWJ 5 жыл бұрын

You should also prime it run the water through the hose about 5 minutes before you try to start it so the pump has good water in it don't run the pump Dry This gets rid of the air pockets in the hose

@scottpowell6145 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck guy. I Got one word for you . . . Hydrolock!

@eustaciosaucedo4682 4 жыл бұрын

You are exactly right

@crypto_keegs6795 5 жыл бұрын

This explains my frustrations last summer lol, thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

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@laurav4851 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for your video!! Saved the day. Thank you!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@guns4funfreedomkeeper999 5 жыл бұрын

Well crap. I have been doing that wrong for about 30 years.

@ghall05 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Can you make a video on what happens when you release the trigger with the engine still running? I've heard that leaving it running without water passing through the pump can damage it. Thanks!

@jefferyhopcus8300 5 жыл бұрын

I was told the same thing, that the water keeps the pump from seizing

@kiwioleskool9438 5 жыл бұрын

Hi ya, I think you need water on to stop the Piston in the pump from over heating and failing. The pump Piston is made from porcelain. That's what I was told.

@goriverman 5 жыл бұрын

I fix allot of old pressure washers and I always show people that so they don’t end up combining back and complaining about a broken cord or it won’t start. These are allot of people that don’t know that. To me it’s common on sense. Thank Steve, great video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@davidmoore1098 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve I think you solved my problem.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

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@botabob 5 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how many people don't know the proper way to start equipment with small engines. I know a guy who for years didn't know about the decompression switch on his chainsaw. Thanks for the refresher Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

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@lilianahenry4572 5 жыл бұрын

It is called hydrolock (water does not compress). Usually in the owner's manual. Read it, people.

@thebluelunarmonkey 5 жыл бұрын

RTFM Read The F&#@$ Manual :)

@robertheinkel6225 5 жыл бұрын

There is a high pressure bypass valve on all pressure washers to prevent hydro lock. It activates anytime your unit is running and you are not pulling the trigger.

@frankomorali5127 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, you just saved me a lot of time an headache. I'm new to this and I was going to start cleaning a driveway. The cord was stuck. It wouldn't move. I was ready to pack it up and go home. But I though, I should look in KZfaq. Good thing I did. I just bought this pressure washer and was going to call customer support. Great job.👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@robschmidt5014 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. Not too many people know the tricks that you share. I was able to repair my pressure washer myself this week just by clearing out the unloader valve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Rob...

@TheBAMARAMMERJAMMER 5 жыл бұрын

I work for a rental company and we tell everyone to that. They still don't listen. Our biggest problem is on 11-13 hp engines the want to pull the rope out 3 feet to stand up straight and they kick back and rip the handle off or damge the spring

@brighammmer 5 жыл бұрын

Adjust your valves on the motor(especially Honda's) and they won't pull back nearly as hard.

@laurdessvalentino5849 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, You are now my new online husband. I literally come to you to learn how to fix everything.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on! You go girl...

@johnshand9906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God you made this video. I had this exact issue happen to me. Now I can move forward and troubleshoot the old fuel issues and…..I know you have other videos to help through that process. Thks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

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@jimmiller6328 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. There are a lot of people out there that do not know about this. Have "fixed" several powerwashers with the same problem. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Right on

@jeffparker3334 5 жыл бұрын

I have a brass garden hose shutoff mounted at the hose inlet on the machine. Turn that off, garden hose on, start my Honda engine (one pull of course),open shutoff, water to the pump off I go. Works great and no dry pump.

@janiceellis5310 3 жыл бұрын

I just had this problem yesterday & just happened to turn on to your video. What a blessing to know this information. I could have broke my rope. Thank you Steve....

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome