The round surface cleaner is best on driveways , should do it in half the time. Like Whirlaway type 12-15 inch, being a smaller machine you can get the ones that fit to the end of your existing wand with the click fitting cost less as well.
It only got hard to pull because you didn't have the gun held open so you were building pressure. That is also the reason you had difficulties starting it, you were fighting the pump.
Same principle as having a pilot unloader valve on a gas powered compressor that you need to flip before starting to take the load off the engine. That pressure washer should last you a long time. I have a similar one made by MITM.
If you watch this video from Chicanic it will confirm what I said. THE BIG SECRET! You're destroying your pressure washer and you don't even know it! (HOW TO VLOG) Chickanic @@garagestory
You have to squeeze the trigger on the pressure gun to relieve the pressure when starting it up. To make it start easier, use full choke and then turn off choke immediately. It should have started by the second pull. I've been using a pressure washer every week for almost 20 years. For the driveway, it's best to use a rotary nozzle.
Mine was kind of like that. I had a lot of commenters mention that releasing the pressure from the pump can help (basically pulling the trigger on the spray gun. Repeatedly trying to start can/could build up pressure) Mine started eventually, but I messed with the carb etc. I’m not honestly sure why it didn’t start quickly.
Mine wont start at all, I hold the trigger while pulling and started once the pressure was string them became weak, smoked and shut off and have not been able to start it again! Its very frustrating
I hope you can get it figured out! I don’t know a lot about these. I had issues starting it at the very beginning, but once I fixed that it hasn’t had much trouble
Interesting! That never occurred to me. It seems that oftentimes equipment like this is designed with handles that are way too low and/or awkward, so I figured this was the way it was supposed to be.
LOL, just buy a $30 turbo tip dude. Much faster than the 15° nozzle, 2 hours tops. If you have a bit more money, you can move at _warp speeds_ (45 minutes) with a decent 15" wide surface cleaner for around $70 or $80, with an 32" lance (the one that comes with it is way too short). Of course at that point, you could just start you own cleaning business, and pay for all of that stuff in maybe less than a dozen residential jobs, or one or two businesses. I've been eying a Simpson PS2338 for a bit now, but am wondering if it is overkill for personal use. But it has such a NICE warranty (3 years on the Honda GX200, 5 years on the pump, and 10 years on the frame). I'm probably going to spend another $150~ $200 on accessories like a gutter cleaner, a couple of longer lances, maybe a surface cleaner, and definitely a turbo tip for cleaning cement
You are much more knowledgeable about pressure washer attachments than I am! I haven’t really been around them a whole lot. If I do large spaces again, I probably should get turbo tip or surface cleaner like you mentioned. I think I’m primarily going to be using the pressure washer to clean mowers, cars, and equipment etc. Are there any special attachments for things like that that I should consider?
@@garagestory I've been doing a lot of research the last few weeks, whilst I eyeball getting that Simpson pressure washer I mentioned. My old POS Karcher came with a turbo tip, which is really needed with those lower powered (1750 PSI) units for cleaning cement. I seen some neat attachments on Temu that will let you clean the underside of your vehicle. You might look at a foam cannon for washing cars. I guess they are a bit better than the soap head nozzle.
Dude, make your life easy. Squeeze the trigger so water flows when pulling. That thing is a 1 pull start all day every day when you have the water flowing. One, maybe 2 pulls max with choke then shut that off so you don't flood it.
Glad you got it running. Now you need to purchase a turbo nozzle they are great accessory. I purchased one from Harbor Freight. Wow what a difference it makes. You just have to be careful when using it because it is very aggressive.
Gonna burn that pump up that gun should be pulled even before you start it and don’t let it just run without the gun releasing the pressure and that pressure washer will last forever
The round surface cleaner is best on driveways , should do it in half the time.
Like Whirlaway type 12-15 inch, being a smaller machine you can get the ones that fit to the end of your existing wand with the click fitting cost less as well.
It only got hard to pull because you didn't have the gun held open so you were building pressure. That is also the reason you had difficulties starting it, you were fighting the pump.
Interesting, that never even occurred to me!
Same principle as having a pilot unloader valve on a gas powered compressor that you need to flip before starting to take the load off the engine. That pressure washer should last you a long time. I have a similar one made by MITM.
Hi, don't leave it running too long without pulling the trigger. You will cook the pump if you do, Cheers.
Wouldn’t there be a bypass that keeps the pump from cooking?
If you watch this video from Chicanic it will confirm what I said. THE BIG SECRET! You're destroying your pressure washer and you don't even know it! (HOW TO VLOG)
Chickanic
@@garagestory
You have to squeeze the trigger on the pressure gun to relieve the pressure when starting it up. To make it start easier, use full choke and then turn off choke immediately. It should have started by the second pull. I've been using a pressure washer every week for almost 20 years. For the driveway, it's best to use a rotary nozzle.
Thanks for the advice!
@@garagestory They are all like that unless it's equipped with a pressure bypass valve for water pressure.
Good work with this one! Love the idea of the channel logo on the driveway :) Fun video!
Thanks!
As always, great video!
Thanks!
I hope you purchased a surface cleaning attachement..... could have had that driveway done in no time.
No…no, I didn’t, lol! This was more of a test for the pressure washer. If I do a project like that again I should probably look into getting one.
I just bought the same one at tractor supply for 230 brand new. Black friday deal.
That’s great!! I hope it works out well for you. I like mine.
The driveway looks good .
Thanks!
I have the same one except mine has the Kohler 6.5 HP s.h engine
purchased mine and i cant get it to start after 20 pulls
Mine was kind of like that. I had a lot of commenters mention that releasing the pressure from the pump can help (basically pulling the trigger on the spray gun. Repeatedly trying to start can/could build up pressure)
Mine started eventually, but I messed with the carb etc.
I’m not honestly sure why it didn’t start quickly.
Thanks for sharing. Also, for consideration, pre treating the area assists in streamlining the process. May The Lord bless you
Thank you! What does pre-treating mean? Putting down a solvent or soap of some sort?
yes, a 50/50 bleach and water mix sprayed on it and let it sit for a bit@@garagestory
Mine wont start at all, I hold the trigger while pulling and started once the pressure was string them became weak, smoked and shut off and have not been able to start it again! Its very frustrating
I hope you can get it figured out! I don’t know a lot about these. I had issues starting it at the very beginning, but once I fixed that it hasn’t had much trouble
The reason your handle is too short is that your are missing two extension tubes that should have been included.
Interesting! That never occurred to me. It seems that oftentimes equipment like this is designed with handles that are way too low and/or awkward, so I figured this was the way it was supposed to be.
LOL, just buy a $30 turbo tip dude. Much faster than the 15° nozzle, 2 hours tops. If you have a bit more money, you can move at _warp speeds_ (45 minutes) with a decent 15" wide surface cleaner for around $70 or $80, with an 32" lance (the one that comes with it is way too short). Of course at that point, you could just start you own cleaning business, and pay for all of that stuff in maybe less than a dozen residential jobs, or one or two businesses.
I've been eying a Simpson PS2338 for a bit now, but am wondering if it is overkill for personal use. But it has such a NICE warranty (3 years on the Honda GX200, 5 years on the pump, and 10 years on the frame). I'm probably going to spend another $150~ $200 on accessories like a gutter cleaner, a couple of longer lances, maybe a surface cleaner, and definitely a turbo tip for cleaning cement
You are much more knowledgeable about pressure washer attachments than I am! I haven’t really been around them a whole lot. If I do large spaces again, I probably should get turbo tip or surface cleaner like you mentioned. I think I’m primarily going to be using the pressure washer to clean mowers, cars, and equipment etc.
Are there any special attachments for things like that that I should consider?
@@garagestory I've been doing a lot of research the last few weeks, whilst I eyeball getting that Simpson pressure washer I mentioned. My old POS Karcher came with a turbo tip, which is really needed with those lower powered (1750 PSI) units for cleaning cement. I seen some neat attachments on Temu that will let you clean the underside of your vehicle.
You might look at a foam cannon for washing cars. I guess they are a bit better than the soap head nozzle.
Thanks for the tips!
Dude, make your life easy. Squeeze the trigger so water flows when pulling. That thing is a 1 pull start all day every day when you have the water flowing. One, maybe 2 pulls max with choke then shut that off so you don't flood it.
I had to learn somehow! I didn’t know that trick at the time…😅
@@garagestory that's fair just trying to be helpful
I appreciate it!
Glad you got it running. Now you need to purchase a turbo nozzle they are great accessory. I purchased one from Harbor Freight. Wow what a difference it makes. You just have to be careful when using it because it is very aggressive.
Gonna burn that pump up that gun should be pulled even before you start it and don’t let it just run without the gun releasing the pressure and that pressure washer will last forever
Won’t the bypass release pressure to prevent the pump from getting damaged?
Never over fill the oil,it's treacherous for engines. Get a pump and drain it.
I believe it actually had just the right amount