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
    @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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    • @kevinlewis7495
      @kevinlewis7495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iiiiii

    • @brianarmstrong3917
      @brianarmstrong3917 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @elephantgrass631
    @elephantgrass631 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @wesmazurek491
    @wesmazurek491 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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

  • @johnsonslawnserviceministr4038
    @johnsonslawnserviceministr4038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @lawnrebel
    @lawnrebel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice to see someone actually explain this.

  • @michaelosmon
    @michaelosmon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    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

  • @pauliesspeedshop3578
    @pauliesspeedshop3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @paulbarrett8449
    @paulbarrett8449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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 TH-cam 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
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right on Paul! Happy to help...

    • @jdsguam
      @jdsguam ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a Boomer and I always use TH-cam 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.

  • @johnkelly7154
    @johnkelly7154 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @crackerbobfromgreencovespg6144
    @crackerbobfromgreencovespg6144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

  • @kitcatsmom
    @kitcatsmom ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

  • @rubenm567
    @rubenm567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
    @MarkWoodChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
    @1notgilty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @greybeard804
    @greybeard804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

    • @BryantWhite86
      @BryantWhite86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You...

    • @williamszymanski987
      @williamszymanski987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @onenesswithlife
    @onenesswithlife 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Steve,
    Wow! Thank goodness 🙏 for TH-cam 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!

  • @russvtguy
    @russvtguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

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

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You're Welcome...

    • @giaonguyen8928
      @giaonguyen8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @vaughnlonganecker986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another old guy I learned too

  • @gott2641
    @gott2641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    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!

  • @cdluggage
    @cdluggage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @ScottMiller-tu3gg
    @ScottMiller-tu3gg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @barbarastalcup6535
    @barbarastalcup6535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @3rdstageproductions589
    @3rdstageproductions589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 !

  • @icedrinking
    @icedrinking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @rickbeckman2306
    @rickbeckman2306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @gorilius
    @gorilius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Charles-in3zt
    @Charles-in3zt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @rolytech212
    @rolytech212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @actuary32174
    @actuary32174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @victorjoines6369
      @victorjoines6369 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @PrincernPrince
    @PrincernPrince 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I swear man you know everything. You were the one that taught me the trimmer bulb floods the machine and demoed keep pulling until air displaces the fuel. And from that I said he'll instead of killing my arm, I'll just pull the tube, press the bulb and suck all the fluid out and bam the air gets in with the proper fuel and it starts right up. Push fuel tube back on and get to work. I used to think that trimmer was a piece of shit and now it's flawless.

  • @loismcvay5640
    @loismcvay5640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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! 😊

  • @mschapman7
    @mschapman7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @See_Carter_Run
    @See_Carter_Run 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @janiceellis5310
    @janiceellis5310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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....

  • @kevinscheifele6833
    @kevinscheifele6833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @jeepcj7dude
      @jeepcj7dude 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @jimacheson4933
    @jimacheson4933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @anthonydiamond5906
    @anthonydiamond5906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @joycephillips4788
    @joycephillips4788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @heavysnow8616
    @heavysnow8616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

  • @Charlotte_TSilva
    @Charlotte_TSilva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @frankomorali5127
    @frankomorali5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 TH-cam. Good thing I did. I just bought this pressure washer and was going to call customer support. Great job.👍

  • @BS-dq1kz
    @BS-dq1kz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @theamerican7080
    @theamerican7080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @rudolfyakich6653 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @donmiller4885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @cindycruz6048
    @cindycruz6048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @thejonespodcast4692
    @thejonespodcast4692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate it I had that problem today

  • @don7406
    @don7406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @timsul3092
    @timsul3092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @crpth1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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. ;-)

  • @rolandmarch7717
    @rolandmarch7717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @donnamcwhorter6461
    @donnamcwhorter6461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rafikhan908
    @rafikhan908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes sense Steve.
    Thank you!

  • @martymcgill1312
    @martymcgill1312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @goriverman
    @goriverman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @dugadi77
    @dugadi77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for the tip, l had a hard pull and was about to take this thing ACE. Then one click on TH-cam landed me to your video. Your recommendation worked like magic, you definitely saved me a lot of time and money. Thank you sooooooooo much🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @db4239
    @db4239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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!

  • @frankprospector115
    @frankprospector115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @supremetalentco
    @supremetalentco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jimmiller6328
    @jimmiller6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @mavricxx
    @mavricxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @munched55
    @munched55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    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
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right on Stevo...

    • @robertborchert932
      @robertborchert932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @AlexJonesWasRight1776
    @AlexJonesWasRight1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!!!

  • @reocejacobs1259
    @reocejacobs1259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @edtaubeneck8662
    @edtaubeneck8662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 !

  • @billmontague8145
    @billmontague8145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kayceega404
    @kayceega404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm here for the same reason you are - and now I'm happily back to pressure washing! Thanks Steve.

  • @WaitWhat-jy9ck
    @WaitWhat-jy9ck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @christophercutforth6230
    @christophercutforth6230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @patrickmertz2426
    @patrickmertz2426 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So obvious and so overlooked, thanks for the tip. My washer (electric) has an attached reel and it is difficult to wind the hose up while there is still pressure in the system.

  • @frankquigley6979
    @frankquigley6979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much, thar was amazing and so simple. I checked this out because that happened to me last night and power washer wouldn't start and it was impossible to pull just about. I just showed my son who was helping me. He said "Now don't we feel silly"! You are the man!

  • @davec5511
    @davec5511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @rana011ecua
    @rana011ecua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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?

  • @josedejesus6185
    @josedejesus6185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip, for those who did not know that!

  • @robeccs
    @robeccs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW! Im a noob. Steve you saved my hands and my head from agony. This was the information I was looking for why I had hard pulls on my pressure washer. Your channel here is a great asset to the community on TH-cam. Thanks!

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @eniklisnihm4565
    @eniklisnihm4565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @dontblameme6328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Document the SN on the receipt.

    • @erswnn
      @erswnn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @joeformalarie4236
    @joeformalarie4236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had this same problem for 3 years now, YOU ROCK BROTHER!!! just made day...
    THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS...

  • @finbah5706
    @finbah5706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dale Gribble.

  • @geoffreyjones2000
    @geoffreyjones2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @botabob
    @botabob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @garymathna4909
    @garymathna4909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thaks Steve. Had the same problem, nobody making videos knew about this.

  • @Voltzy70
    @Voltzy70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just bought my first pressure washer and didn't know this, VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION and a BIG THANK YOU!!!

  • @jerrygeorgopolis8015
    @jerrygeorgopolis8015 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bwagenberg
    @bwagenberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @rogerking2801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Scott69Fan
      @Scott69Fan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @davidadams2090 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scott69Fan my

  • @danwishart4037
    @danwishart4037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fixed my problem in 10 minutes!!! Thought I had a bad spark plug, plugged carb or twisted starter cord. Resolved my exact issue and will make restarts easier next time after running out of gas. Thanks so much!

  • @keithtran4358
    @keithtran4358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @guns4funfreedomkeeper999
    @guns4funfreedomkeeper999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @ghall05
    @ghall05 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @jefferyhopcus8300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @kiwioleskool9438
      @kiwioleskool9438 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @hughpenton5452
    @hughpenton5452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You the man!! Just bought a new one yesterday and was going fine ..ran out of gas and filled it back up and would not start..was coming back inside to get receipt and take back when I thought to look what might be issue..found your video and was like no way...went outside and squeezed trigger on wand and sure enough, fist pull it started up! Thank you!

  • @sbybaby6517
    @sbybaby6517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You saved my life man! Thank you so much. I didn’t know your trick and I’ve been trying all day and I used your technique once and it worked instantly! God bless you!

  • @N9IWJ
    @N9IWJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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

  • @lilianahenry4572
    @lilianahenry4572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @thebluelunarmonkey
      @thebluelunarmonkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RTFM Read The F&#@$ Manual :)

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @captainjayc9217
    @captainjayc9217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for demystifying this problem.

  • @gravelyman
    @gravelyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get broken pull cords in periodically and have to show customers how to start it like you did. Another great video you shared Steve Thanks

  • @TheBAMARAMMERJAMMER
    @TheBAMARAMMERJAMMER 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @brighammmer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeffparker3334
    @jeffparker3334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @bugsmack6260
    @bugsmack6260 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind blown. 40 years of doing it wrong... thanks a million. You sir will receive a like from me here in Houston!

  • @peakabooicu2171
    @peakabooicu2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much Steve!! Been watching ur vids for a while and despite owning a petrol washer and using it many times, I never knew this and just pulled it out to do the house and had this exact issue (tho I’ve never had it before but it’s never sat so long in the shed either)...... came in to see what vids you may have on them and wham!! worked like a dream! You saved me a whole lot of swearing and a trip to the shop as if already got all the soap out😂... thank you!

  • @laurdessvalentino5849
    @laurdessvalentino5849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @larrygordon6745
    @larrygordon6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Worked EXACTLY as you instructed!

  • @williamhnatuck3103
    @williamhnatuck3103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for such a simple fix. I was having the exact starting problem in your video with my year old Simpson pressure washer.

  • @robschmidt5014
    @robschmidt5014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.