I always run the carb dry. I had one given to me very similar to yours and the carb was in about the same condition. I have an ultra sonic cleaner and it took three times to get it so it would run. Great video, Well worth it. Happy New Year.
@@HomeGaragechannel from some of the dead pressure washers I have tried to fix, I do have an extra set of wand / hose. It’s about 20 ft, shorter than I like optimally, but can be set up on auction/ yard sale finds like this. Pump test is the next step IMHO to see if we have a pressure washer or just a nice engine on a nice stand.
In addition to your videos, I also watch James Condon videos. He cleans a lot of carbs with an ultrasonic cleaner. He is very detailed when showing what to clean and how to clean it. He seems to have a lot of patience. Now, on occasion, he does have failures and ends up ordering a new carb.
thanks for the comment, as you can see, I only a minimal amount of effort cleaning, which I feel is pretty much what most people would do. I didn't have a lot faith in getting this one working again.
Electric power washer here, don't use it enough to need a gas one. Use non ethanol in eveything now days. Another great video and have a great new year.
For equipment that is used sporadically, I always drain the tank and run them dry. Same for lawn equipment being put away for the winter. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!!
One reason someone would neglect a Honda pressure washer is illness. I know someone who fell very ill, then lived for 4 more years. All of their equipment (except mower) sat idle for that time. Luckily, all the equipment was stored in a garage. Anyway, that pressure washer is mine now. It has the same engine as this one, but it's not the same washer. Mine was in pretty good shape. I think the fuel valve had been used. It cranked without any repairs, but it surged. Clearing the idle jet fixed that. I got lucky, but this shows that even if using the fuel shutoff, the idle jet can still get clogged. Then I changed the oil, and give it some fresh fuel. It runs great now. I got a new, longer lance for it, and a surface cleaner attachment. It works great for cleaning driveways & sidewalks.
I once cleaned a carburator that was so gummed up that the choke, throttle and float were compleetly siezed, after a few attempts it works perfect, probably should have just replaced it, but it was a briggs and stratton carburator that was actually made by walbro, so i decided it was worth saving
We’ve got an old Homelite pressure washer (From 2006 maybe?) that we use about once a year and never drain the gas in. Each year my dad adds some new gas to it and struggles starting it for 10 minutes before the old gas burns off. I’m surprised that Honda’s carburetor was so bad if ours still runs.
I use my gas pressure washer often enough that I'm not concerned about storage. It gets more use than any of my small gas engines since I wash cars year round with it.
Our pressure washer is powered by electricity and not fuel but before the winter i make sure to run the mower and trimmer until there is no fuel in the tank or carburetor before storing them over winter and then refuel before using them by the next season i also change the oil on the mower by running it with some gas in the tank until the tank is empty before changing the oil and then put new gas and keep doing my work, i've learned from what happened to the husqvarna 252rx trimmer's carburetor problems due to both diaphragms needing to be replaced since dad left it in the barn for 5 years with half a tank because it didn't have enough compression to start due to the worn out piston ring, dad snd i hope it will return to work when we get a rebuild kit for the carburetor, i'll keep an update on the husqvarna 252rx trimmer and norlett mower by spring and summer depending on when i get to continue my work of getting them running again :p
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks that is important from keeping your carburetor needing service depending on if it is a mower or trimmer if it is a mower clean the bulb and clear the jet, if it is a trimmer then check the diaphragms if they need to be replaced 😄
Since i changed over to Non-Ethanol Gas, I've had zero fuel issues with any equipment. I just leave the fuel in them, and they start right up. Sadly, my generator is gonna need some love. It was stored with Ethanol Gas, and i'm sure that carb is a mess. my fault! I should have drained it, and put regular non-ethanol fuel in it.
I bought a used Simpson power washer with a Honda gcv160 engine. It worked good before the winter. I closed the fuel for storage but today when I tired to run it it didn't run. I took off the carb and the little brass screw that goes before the jet was messed up. The previous owner had stripped it or something. I couldn't find a "rebuild kit" with that brass screw and had to buy a new carb. I did find Amazon selling the the brass screw but it cost just as much as a Chinese rebuild kit so I just went with the kit. The original carb and rubber gaskets were still good too 😭
Mine is a mixed bag, just getting the cart and eventually a workable motor from a brother-in-law and getting everything from the motor on out from Ebay. I just realized I need to put a fuel shut off on it seeing it has a Briggs plastic cam motor and the main jet was stopped up this summer. It's running now but I'll run it dry when I get done with it which I did last fall. I run non-booze gasoline now after the place where I was getting it quit carrying it and I have to drive around 15 miles to another station. It does a good job but I'll get a more powerful pump one day since I think it's 2800 p.s.i. and everything is rated for 4k. The downfall is that' it's a vertical but good enough for who owns it. Hood old Honda fires again! Thanks and Blessings.
I have an cheap ultrasonic cleaner which i paid 40$ for, and its been great for cleaning carbs. Putting in some warm water and dish soap and then rinsing it off with light scrubbing does wonders to clean carbs. I still usually use a small wire from a wire brush to clean the jet to be sure, though
Always check the oil first before you pull it over I made the mistake I was working on a snow blower didn’t check the oil and sprayed starter fluid in the intake it ran and the. Seized up thankfully it didn’t cause any damage but it’s better to be safe than sorry
Why neglect a Honda engine? Because it can take it. Worked on a pressure washer with a Honda engine, the fuel system was pretty dirty, but a clean and it run fine.
Be very careful running the engine without the water flowing through the pump. Doesn't take very long to do damage. But I would have made that carb a personal challenge to me to clean and repair it. Just the way I am... Thumbs Up!
Happy New Year ! Good info and tips in this video. I run my pressure washer out of fuel before storing _in an above freezing_ location ! My thought is to also pull the carb. bowl nut/jet to *really* drain it dry. Don't you believe otherwise, there is still fuel left behind? Great Channel sir. 😊
Thank you , and yes when running the engine till it stops, there will still be a small amount in the bowl, as it can't pull everything out of it. But that small amount will evaporate over time, before it goes bad. But yes taking out the drain bowl nut will prevent any chance of that happening.
My younger brother gave me a Craftsman power washer but this one has a Honda engine, but it broke the starter rope; I fixed it but another problem came out.... The starter spring broke, forcing me to replace the complete starter assembly...
Between both of your channels, it seems like there's hardly ever a shortage of videos. It's always a shame seeing any quality piece of equipment being neglected like this. I notice a comment from 3 months ago; Do you have a Patreon or some other early-access place for videos? If so, that may be an explanation about me finding that mower's gearbox so familiar.
I try really hard to come up with content, and yes it certainly seems like I don't have a shortage, but at the end of the year , is where it usually happens. No Patreon yet, but you'll know when I do.
i just fixed an old tiller that was bought in 2012, has been sitting with e-15 gas in for the whole time outside. just replaced the carburetor, fuel tank, recoil, and tires and now it works again but idk if it was worth it ... oof total $127 in parts for a tiller worth like 200
for me with my Ryobi Pressure cleaner Model RPW2400 163cc OHV (OverHeadValve) 4 stroke aka 4 cycle engine as mine has a plastic fuel tank and using a Honda mower type fuel cap well i try and use a fuel stabilizer if i need to store mine with the fuel in the tank and use a bit of starting fluid for ours if since there,s no primer aka purge bulb on ours etc.
that's interesting, and kind of shame but it's to be expected on a farm. Would like to visit sometime too. Hopefully when the world goes back to some normalcy.
@@HomeGaragechannel most common one was viper waterblasters and Honda I got two free as a result both are working now for a $5 pull starter and a $15 NZD carburettor so what you video shows is quite right works for generators people neglect as well brake cleaner a good hack for those trying to clean but not as good as new (at the price why not ) sold them in the end as you end up with too many :)
Hi my friend got a Poulan pro chainsaw from a friend it doesn’t have a prime bulb if I put a little fuel in the spark plug it fires right up runs great any ideas you’ve been most helpful in the past
It’s a shame when people leave good equipment like this outdoors, I just don’t get it. Usually they leave water in the pump too and it freezes up and cracks. For the last run before storage in all my stuff I use a little aviation fuel, it lasts for many years and will never gum up. The pressure washer gets RV antifreeze run through it to prevent freezing and cracking over winter.
@@vincebaish8904 It is a long life fuel for 4 stroke engines, they make Aspen2 for 2 strokes. I keep the tank full to discourage condensation. Then I try to startup all my gas powered tools once a month to refill the carburetor.
When I go to the gas station to mix my oil and gas mixture, how do I know which gas octane is best for power equipment like weed eaters and what gas octane is marine gas? Stihl uses 89 octane. I just want to know is marine gas 89 octane and is it best for Stihl equipment?
as far as I know octane is octane, so if it's 91 for marine, I'm guessing it's 91 for automotive. I would suggest using 89 or higher for lawn equipment.
It's sacrilegious to neglect any Honda small engine. If you store your pressure washer for extended periods of time, use a pump protector spray. They are only a couple of dollars and are available form Briggs, Sta-Bil.....etc.
I recently bought a small electric pressure washer. It got the job done quicker than I expected however I never used one before. My question here is since you didn't do any initial testing with it, changing the seals are on the to do list with this pressure washer?
I'm glad you brought that up. Since it didn't come with the hose or the wand, I wasn't going to test the pump, because they will never replace those parts, to use it. I know that sounds mean, but it's the reality of the situation. They just happen to have the pump, without the accessories and will probably just use it to barter with.
I picked up a clone of this Honda motor , I think it has been left outside for quite some time as the cylinder head had water in it and Carburettor is ruined . But it does have a spark and turns over but when I put a bit of petrol in the cylinder head it doesn’t fire , the engine switch is on. Is there anything that you could suggest I might have missed. Thanks for the informative videos.
I see, try removing the spark plug, reconnect the wire to it, ground the body of the plug to the engine, and give it a pull. I just want to see if the spark plug itself works.
@@HomeGaragechannel I found the problem after I first got it I checked the spark which was good them I checked the oil and it was way over fill, so I took some out , The new level was below the oil sensor switch after I topped it up it fired and run for about 1 min. Thanks for all the great videos.
So I have a funny story as you should know I hate electric equipment so I went to my friends shop at stihl and they have a trash pile and I took a sledgehammer to a electric mower it was the most fun I’ve had in years
I got my trimmer running with a new carb but a few minutes later it dies and the bulb doesn’t fill up and I pulled it apart put it back together and work then it did it again where it died primed it again and the bucks didn’t fill up anyone have an idea what may have caused it
sure, did you check to make sure that the fuel filter is still connected on the line In the tank? Also you might have the fuel lines swapped on the carb. did you take the carb apart to check the inlet screen for a clog?
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I always run the carb dry. I had one given to me very similar to yours and the carb was in about the same condition. I have an ultra sonic cleaner and it took three times to get it so it would run. Great video, Well worth it. Happy New Year.
wow, thanks for the information on the ultrasonic, I appreciate that.
If it was outside for a winter, and not winterized, the pump will be toast if you are in a cold area. Good video. Good luck with this nice machine.
you are absolutely correct about that. Too bad It didn't come with the rest of the stuff to test it.
@@HomeGaragechannel from some of the dead pressure washers I have tried to fix, I do have an extra set of wand / hose. It’s about 20 ft, shorter than I like optimally, but can be set up on auction/ yard sale finds like this. Pump test is the next step IMHO to see if we have a pressure washer or just a nice engine on a nice stand.
thank you for the information.
In addition to your videos, I also watch James Condon videos. He cleans a lot of carbs with an ultrasonic cleaner. He is very detailed when showing what to clean and how to clean it. He seems to have a lot of patience. Now, on occasion, he does have failures and ends up ordering a new carb.
thanks for the comment, as you can see, I only a minimal amount of effort cleaning, which I feel is pretty much what most people would do. I didn't have a lot faith in getting this one working again.
Electric power washer here, don't use it enough to need a gas one. Use non ethanol in eveything now days. Another great video and have a great new year.
I can understand why you went electric. thank you Ed Rodrigues.
For equipment that is used sporadically, I always drain the tank and run them dry. Same for lawn equipment being put away for the winter. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!!
thank you A Patterson and Happy New Years as well.
Those Honda engines are great engines, nice work getting it running again!
thank you WildeFox, definitely feels the same say.
One reason someone would neglect a Honda pressure washer is illness. I know someone who fell very ill, then lived for 4 more years. All of their equipment (except mower) sat idle for that time. Luckily, all the equipment was stored in a garage.
Anyway, that pressure washer is mine now. It has the same engine as this one, but it's not the same washer. Mine was in pretty good shape. I think the fuel valve had been used. It cranked without any repairs, but it surged. Clearing the idle jet fixed that. I got lucky, but this shows that even if using the fuel shutoff, the idle jet can still get clogged. Then I changed the oil, and give it some fresh fuel. It runs great now. I got a new, longer lance for it, and a surface cleaner attachment. It works great for cleaning driveways & sidewalks.
that makes sense
I cleaned several of these very rusty carbs. Got them squeaky clean using a fine wire wheel and the equipment started up on the first try.
Nice work!
Of course you're working on it, it's a Honda engine. I always drain and dry the fuel system on horizontal engines for storage.
you are very correct, I really like saving these Hondas.
@@HomeGaragechannel Vacation in Japan. You'll feel at home.
I appreciate that thank you.
I once cleaned a carburator that was so gummed up that the choke, throttle and float were compleetly siezed, after a few attempts it works perfect, probably should have just replaced it, but it was a briggs and stratton carburator that was actually made by walbro, so i decided it was worth saving
I understand where you're coming from. At least you got it working again.
I do exactly what you do. I always use gas with 91 octane in all my equipment.
very good choice in octane.
I run it out before winter and between uses I run the carburetor out
that's absolutely perfect in my book
Same
We’ve got an old Homelite pressure washer (From 2006 maybe?) that we use about once a year and never drain the gas in. Each year my dad adds some new gas to it and struggles starting it for 10 minutes before the old gas burns off.
I’m surprised that Honda’s carburetor was so bad if ours still runs.
I was a bit surprised as well.
I use my gas pressure washer often enough that I'm not concerned about storage. It gets more use than any of my small gas engines since I wash cars year round with it.
nice, most people never tough them again, until they really need them.
Our pressure washer is powered by electricity and not fuel but before the winter i make sure to run the mower and trimmer until there is no fuel in the tank or carburetor before storing them over winter and then refuel before using them by the next season i also change the oil on the mower by running it with some gas in the tank until the tank is empty before changing the oil and then put new gas and keep doing my work, i've learned from what happened to the husqvarna 252rx trimmer's carburetor problems due to both diaphragms needing to be replaced since dad left it in the barn for 5 years with half a tank because it didn't have enough compression to start due to the worn out piston ring, dad snd i hope it will return to work when we get a rebuild kit for the carburetor, i'll keep an update on the husqvarna 252rx trimmer and norlett mower by spring and summer depending on when i get to continue my work of getting them running again :p
Thank you Lucas Bergfors for sharing your experience.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks that is important from keeping your carburetor needing service depending on if it is a mower or trimmer if it is a mower clean the bulb and clear the jet, if it is a trimmer then check the diaphragms if they need to be replaced 😄
I run the engine until the carb is dry. I also use BS pump saver to remove water and lubricate the pump for winter storage.
that's a very good maintenance routine.
Since i changed over to Non-Ethanol Gas, I've had zero fuel issues with any equipment. I just leave the fuel in them, and they start right up. Sadly, my generator is gonna need some love. It was stored with Ethanol Gas, and i'm sure that carb is a mess. my fault! I should have drained it, and put regular non-ethanol fuel in it.
it happens to the best of us
If I was going to repair the old carb, I would definitely drill out that hole so the stud could go in from the front.
that's a very good idea
I bought a used Simpson power washer with a Honda gcv160 engine. It worked good before the winter. I closed the fuel for storage but today when I tired to run it it didn't run. I took off the carb and the little brass screw that goes before the jet was messed up. The previous owner had stripped it or something. I couldn't find a "rebuild kit" with that brass screw and had to buy a new carb. I did find Amazon selling the the brass screw but it cost just as much as a Chinese rebuild kit so I just went with the kit. The original carb and rubber gaskets were still good too 😭
that's a shame, At least you get it working again.
@@HomeGaragechannel i didn't get it working lol. Still waiting for parts to get in haha
That carby was toast. Hope you cleaned out the fuel tank properly. Cheers 🇦🇺
surprisingly the tank wasn't as bad as the carb. Thank you Tyrone Clarke.
Mine is a mixed bag, just getting the cart and eventually a workable motor from a brother-in-law and getting everything from the motor on out from Ebay. I just realized I need to put a fuel shut off on it seeing it has a Briggs plastic cam motor and the main jet was stopped up this summer. It's running now but I'll run it dry when I get done with it which I did last fall. I run non-booze gasoline now after the place where I was getting it quit carrying it and I have to drive around 15 miles to another station. It does a good job but I'll get a more powerful pump one day since I think it's 2800 p.s.i. and everything is rated for 4k. The downfall is that' it's a vertical but good enough for who owns it. Hood old Honda fires again! Thanks and Blessings.
yes the plastic carbs have a tendency to clog so the fuel valve is a good idea.
@@HomeGaragechannel Then I can take the line loose and drain the tank instead of trying to pour it out and having it run all over the place.
I have an cheap ultrasonic cleaner which i paid 40$ for, and its been great for cleaning carbs. Putting in some warm water and dish soap and then rinsing it off with light scrubbing does wonders to clean carbs. I still usually use a small wire from a wire brush to clean the jet to be sure, though
thank you Stoventian Airsoft for the information, I'm hoping to get one soon.
@@HomeGaragechannel yeah, its a no brainer to get when you do this stuff as an hobby, since it saves a lot of time and effort for sub 50$
yes very true.
I just bought a Toro 418 zr used!! I did yesterday! And I'm getting snow tommarow to test it out! And yeah why would you neglect a Honda
nice purchase, hopefully it works out great for you.
Unfortunately I did store my pressure washer with gas in it. I think I used ethanol free but don't remember for sure. My bad. Thanks for the video's.
no problem D Butler.
Always check the oil first before you pull it over I made the mistake I was working on a snow blower didn’t check the oil and sprayed starter fluid in the intake it ran and the. Seized up thankfully it didn’t cause any damage but it’s better to be safe than sorry
you are absolutely correct.
If nothing else you got a great Honda engine out of it . 👍
you're right about that. thank you Bill Clement.
My power washer is electric. Simply connect hoses, turn on main water tap, then plug in, & switch on the power.
that is very simple indeed.
Why neglect a Honda engine?
Because it can take it.
Worked on a pressure washer with a Honda engine, the fuel system was pretty dirty, but a clean and it run fine.
unfortunately, the fuel in this one, didn't store well, and ruined the carb.
Be very careful running the engine without the water flowing through the pump. Doesn't take very long to do damage. But I would have made that carb a personal challenge to me to clean and repair it. Just the way I am... Thumbs Up!
Yes you're absolutely right, and you're the first person to mention it. Thank you Gary Mucher.
@@HomeGaragechannel I always have so far except that wretched Poulan.
It was worth replacing the carb on that Honda. Hopefully the pump will still be In working order.
I hope so, but if they never get a hose and wand for it, Well I guess they still have a nice engine.
Oh how i wish honda and similar engines used bolts instead of studs to hold the carb on, as it makes taking the carburettor off so much easier
I know right.
A dang good question! Great work as always buddy! 😁
thank you One Sad Tech, I appreciate it.
Happy new year 🎆🎊🎈
I like the goofy jobs thanks
Happy new year!
Happy New Year ! Good info and tips in this video. I run my pressure washer out of fuel before storing _in an above freezing_ location ! My thought is to also pull the carb. bowl nut/jet to *really* drain it dry. Don't you believe otherwise, there is still fuel left behind? Great Channel sir. 😊
Thank you , and yes when running the engine till it stops, there will still be a small amount in the bowl, as it can't pull everything out of it. But that small amount will evaporate over time, before it goes bad. But yes taking out the drain bowl nut will prevent any chance of that happening.
Where the fuel line connects to the bottom of the fuel tank, that is a removable debris screen. Good time to clean it.😉
yes you're right, thank you Andy Hamilton.
Happy New Year HG.
Yes I leave fuel in my gear but sometimes I think I shouldn't.
thank you Steven Chandler and Happy New Year as well
I would have liked too see you try to clean that carb
thanks nugis30, I tried off camera, it didn't go well.
Thank you for your saving this Honda engine
Any time Robert Mailhos
@@HomeGaragechannel happy New year too you young man 😎
Happy New Year as well.
My younger brother gave me a Craftsman power washer but this one has a Honda engine, but it broke the starter rope; I fixed it but another problem came out.... The starter spring broke, forcing me to replace the complete starter assembly...
sometimes it happens, but at least you got it fixed.
@@HomeGaragechannel not exactly... I have to buy the complete assembly
Between both of your channels, it seems like there's hardly ever a shortage of videos. It's always a shame seeing any quality piece of equipment being neglected like this. I notice a comment from 3 months ago; Do you have a Patreon or some other early-access place for videos? If so, that may be an explanation about me finding that mower's gearbox so familiar.
I try really hard to come up with content, and yes it certainly seems like I don't have a shortage, but at the end of the year , is where it usually happens. No Patreon yet, but you'll know when I do.
What’s the other channel?
Yea I run the carby dry and it's definitely better to just get a fresh carby.
thank you Gavman's Workshop
i just fixed an old tiller that was bought in 2012, has been sitting with e-15 gas in for the whole time outside.
just replaced the carburetor, fuel tank, recoil, and tires and now it works again but idk if it was worth it ... oof
total $127 in parts for a tiller worth like 200
wow that was a lot work
Some people just aren’t meant to have outdoor power equipment lol. If tour gonna have it, take care of it. Make it last.
I completely agree with you .
7:54 i found that pumps do have a gear oil in them to protect them from running without water in them
Yes on the pump internals, there should be some sort of oil in there.
Great video thanks for making!
Glad you enjoyed it!
for me with my Ryobi Pressure cleaner Model RPW2400 163cc OHV (OverHeadValve) 4 stroke aka 4 cycle engine as mine has a plastic fuel tank and using a Honda mower type fuel cap well i try and use a fuel stabilizer if i need to store mine with the fuel in the tank and use a bit of starting fluid for ours if since there,s no primer aka purge bulb on ours etc.
that makes sense.
@@HomeGaragechannel for sure and i don,t have to worry about rust in a fuel tank either being made of plastic etc.
Great fix!!!
Thank you ProfSteveITCC.
I always leave everything in side and I wenteriz every year
thank you Rich Schafer, you shouldn't have any problems
You should come to New Zealand the amount of them on farms 5/6 all neglected and replaced
that's interesting, and kind of shame but it's to be expected on a farm. Would like to visit sometime too. Hopefully when the world goes back to some normalcy.
@@HomeGaragechannel most common one was viper waterblasters and Honda I got two free as a result both are working now for a $5 pull starter and a $15 NZD carburettor so what you video shows is quite right works for generators people neglect as well brake cleaner a good hack for those trying to clean but not as good as new (at the price why not ) sold them in the end as you end up with too many :)
tell me about it, I've got quite a few myself, thanks for the information
Hi my friend got a Poulan pro chainsaw from a friend it doesn’t have a prime bulb if I put a little fuel in the spark plug it fires right up runs great any ideas you’ve been most helpful in the past
sure, it seems to have a carb problem, I would suggest replacing the carb, and inspect the fuel line, as they might need to be replaced as well.
Thanks ill let him know your the best
I always drain my all the way out. 👍🙏👍🙏👍great video. Happy New Year 🙏🙏🙏🙏
thank you RayFpv, and Happy New Year as well.
I keep gas in it everything I have, but I do turn the gas valve off and let the carb run empty.
very nice method.
It’s a shame when people leave good equipment like this outdoors, I just don’t get it. Usually they leave water in the pump too and it freezes up and cracks. For the last run before storage in all my stuff I use a little aviation fuel, it lasts for many years and will never gum up. The pressure washer gets RV antifreeze run through it to prevent freezing and cracking over winter.
that's a very good method for long term storage.
I was half expecting you to find the pump had failed due to frost damage, have been left out in all weather.
I know, If I had the hose and Wand, I'm sure that's what I would have found out.
I leave them full to the top with Aspen4.
that will work as well.
❓what is aspen4
@@vincebaish8904 It is a long life fuel for 4 stroke engines, they make Aspen2 for 2 strokes.
I keep the tank full to discourage condensation.
Then I try to startup all my gas powered tools once a month to refill the carburetor.
When I go to the gas station to mix my oil and gas mixture, how do I know which gas octane is best for power equipment like weed eaters and what gas octane is marine gas? Stihl uses 89 octane. I just want to know is marine gas 89 octane and is it best for Stihl equipment?
as far as I know octane is octane, so if it's 91 for marine, I'm guessing it's 91 for automotive. I would suggest using 89 or higher for lawn equipment.
It's sacrilegious to neglect any Honda small engine. If you store your pressure washer for extended periods of time, use a pump protector spray. They are only a couple of dollars and are available form Briggs, Sta-Bil.....etc.
you're absolutely right, and Thank you Fran Leck
I recently bought a small electric pressure washer. It got the job done quicker than I expected however I never used one before. My question here is since you didn't do any initial testing with it, changing the seals are on the to do list with this pressure washer?
I'm glad you brought that up. Since it didn't come with the hose or the wand, I wasn't going to test the pump, because they will never replace those parts, to use it. I know that sounds mean, but it's the reality of the situation. They just happen to have the pump, without the accessories and will probably just use it to barter with.
@@HomeGaragechannel cool
Never Ethanol and I leave the gas in the tank in my garage which is into a hill so it never gets above 65°F.
oh nice!
I picked up a clone of this Honda motor , I think it has been left outside for quite some time as the cylinder head had water in it and Carburettor is ruined .
But it does have a spark and turns over but when I put a bit of petrol in the cylinder head it doesn’t fire , the engine switch is on.
Is there anything that you could suggest I might have missed.
Thanks for the informative videos.
how did you check for spark? The last thing do, is do a compression.
@@HomeGaragechannel I have a spark tester like you have but I don’t have a compression tester but it does seem to have resistant when I put it over .
I see, try removing the spark plug, reconnect the wire to it, ground the body of the plug to the engine, and give it a pull. I just want to see if the spark plug itself works.
@@HomeGaragechannel I found the problem after I first got it I checked the spark which was good them I checked the oil and it was way over fill, so I took some out ,
The new level was below the oil sensor switch after I topped it up it fired and run for about 1 min.
Thanks for all the great videos.
no problem and good work figuring it out.
Have you ever got your hands on a 2stroke boat motor?
can't say that I have.
will you still be posting a new video this Friday?
yes
I leave gas in the tank non ethanol gas.
So I have a funny story as you should know I hate electric equipment so I went to my friends shop at stihl and they have a trash pile and I took a sledgehammer to a electric mower it was the most fun I’ve had in years
wow that's sound like fun
Can I make a video on how to redo mower deck berrings
sure can.
@@HomeGaragechannel I mean can u make a video on It
Oh that makes more sense now. sure can.
I would’ve given the original carburetor 1 try but no more that 1 attempt
you and me both.
i see the gasket sticking with crap varnish. damn thats sad.
I know right.
5:01 I wouldn't even try. That's going in the trash.
I know right, I had to for the sake of the budget on this one.
if you can kill a honda beyond repair you are not allowed to even look at a engine
lol.. nice!
I got my trimmer running with a new carb but a few minutes later it dies and the bulb doesn’t fill up and I pulled it apart put it back together and work then it did it again where it died primed it again and the bucks didn’t fill up anyone have an idea what may have caused it
sure, did you check to make sure that the fuel filter is still connected on the line In the tank? Also you might have the fuel lines swapped on the carb. did you take the carb apart to check the inlet screen for a clog?
@@HomeGaragechannel I check everything on it and everything is correct on it
then the new carb has an issue.
@@HomeGaragechannel alright thanks for your help!
no problem.