How to Fix a Pressure Washer That Won't Start / Troy Bilt Pressure Washer / Briggs and Stratton

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  • You are probably here because your pressure washer won't start. I had the same issue and my neighbor Joe, who is a wizard with engine repair, helped me diagnose the problem and resolve it. Joe went through many of the things he normally looks for when an engine won't start. This is a Troy Bilt 2800 PSI pressure washer model number 020568 with a Briggs and Stratton engine. The same diagnosis will probably work with your pressure washer, lawn mower, generator with a Briggs and Stratton engine. It may even work if it has a different engine. I know it worked for me on two other occasions.
    0:00 Intro
    0:33 Removing Jet-Main to Check Fuel in Bowl
    1:02 Check Float and Needle Valve and Seat Operation
    2:02 Attempt to Start Engine
    2:33 Attempt to Start with Carb Cleaner
    2:45 We need to take apart Carburetor
    4:35 Begin Removal of Air Filter Assembly
    5:07 Remove Top Cover
    5:36 Complete Removal of Air Filter Assembly
    6:20 Clamp Fuel Supply Line with Vise Grips
    6:35 Remove Fuel Supply Line from Carburetor
    7:24 Remove Springs for Choke and Throttle
    7:53 Remove Carburetor
    11:20 Identify and Fix Problem - Clogged Jet-Main
    13:36 Remove Bad Gas
    17:36 Reinstall Caburetor, Top Cover and Air Filter
    21:15 Fill up with Gas and Start Engine - SUCCESS!!!
    Replacement parts for this Briggs & Stratton engine, tools and supplies are available here: amzn.to/3VZXWJA
    Read more about the pressure washer diagnosis, repair, replacement parts and new issues I'm having with it on U Do It™ here: udoit.me/how-to-fix-a-pressur...
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  • @UDoIt2
    @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Replacement parts, tools and supplies for this Briggs & Stratton engine are available here: amzn.to/3VZXWJA
    Read more about the pressure washer diagnosis, repair and new issues I'm having U Do It™ here: udoit.me/how-to-fix-a-pressure-washer-that-wont-start/
    “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”

    • @tomkeeley8418
      @tomkeeley8418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome dude! My pressure washer not starting was driving me crazy. Started in just over a minute and my to do list can get done. You're the best!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomkeeley8418 Thank you so much!!! I don't get notifications of replies. Otherwise I would have responded sooner. I appreciate the feedback!

    • @l.h.c.powerwashing7289
      @l.h.c.powerwashing7289 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow your NIEGHBORS awesome!!! I have same powerwasher and pressure tech charged me $175 to fix that exact same problem. Fantastic thanks for sharing sir!!!

    • @BigDsHomestead
      @BigDsHomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never, never, never start and run these without attatching a wster hose to it. It can destroy your pump. This guy is suppise to be anexpert, but didn't realize one of the simplest things. The water acts as a lubricant and well, for the pump. Mine has done this 2 times. There is z design flaw in it. When tipped a little too much the oil gets in the gas. I took it to a certified small engine repair person whom explained this to me. Lowes doesn't sell these any more. I wander why?!?

    • @williamgault2549
      @williamgault2549 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The cleaning of the the bowl plug and getting the bowl to seat properly is all one has to do to get the engine to start and keep running. Just crimp off the fuel line. Tilt the washer on to its back to get at the bowl easier. Remove plug, blow out 3 holes with compressed air. Replace plug in bowl. Stand up the Washer unclamp the fuel line. and wallah the machine starts on the second pull

  • @roberts1159
    @roberts1159 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Friend has a similar Troy Built pressure washer that was not starting. Ran across your video and just removed that bolt for the carb fuel bowl. Cleaned it and then it fired right up first pull ! Thanks for sharing this video.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the feedback! Great news with starting it. Here's a category on my site for pressure washers. udoit.me/home-improvement/equipment-maintenance-repair/pressure-washer/

    • @EfieldHfield_377
      @EfieldHfield_377 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I run mine dry after ever summer and every now and then that little hole still gets clogged.

  • @2peter1v2
    @2peter1v2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just fixed my pressure washer thanks to your neighbor, Joe, and this video. I did what he did (except for removing the carb). I found a little crud in the bowl, and cleared out the nut that goes in the bottom of the bowl. Started right up! Made me look like a hero to my wife. Thank you, Joe!! And thank you, for making the video!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      H3ll Yea! Thank you for this comment. Glad you got it working and thanks for letting me know. Txting Joe now. Thank you!

    • @markleigh3379
      @markleigh3379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that's the same scenario for me -- that brass plug has a very small orifice in the middle -- thanks for the video !

  • @stevenstewart3414
    @stevenstewart3414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much!
    This seems to be the same model of Troy-Bilt with the Briggs and Stratton engine that I have.
    I tried all morning to get it to start (no luck so far) and then I came inside and watched your video. I have no doubt that I'll be able to fix it now with the help of you, Joe and your excellent video.
    Many, many thanks!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Please let us know if it worked for you!

  • @MrSouthofBoston
    @MrSouthofBoston 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never had issues with mine until today. Drained the bowl and inspected the float. All good. Removes air filter and a bit of starting fluid...it started. Thanks.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you taking time to leave a comment

  • @jflo1196
    @jflo1196 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the exact same pressure washer and it had the exact same issue, using the video as a guide I was able to get it going ., you helped me save some money and a trip...Thanks

  • @S1krr_DemonSlayer
    @S1krr_DemonSlayer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Earned yourself a new subscriber! My father in law was about to return his pressure washer! Your video just helped me diagnose and fix the issue! 5 stars in my book!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweeeeettttt! Thank you so much. I will let my neighbor Joe know.

  • @kellymahoney7363
    @kellymahoney7363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I sprayed brake cleaner through all of the orifices in the carburator. It worked. Thanks for showing how to take apart.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great news! Thank you for sharing. I will inform Joe.

    • @linopizzolanti5660
      @linopizzolanti5660 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kelly Mahoney I did the same thing with the brake cleaner and mine worked

  • @garybates7021
    @garybates7021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't thank you and your neighbor enough. I also can't believe from the comments how many people have crappy pressure washers just like me.Thanks for the links too.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SO AWESOME to hear!!!! Thank you so much for the comment. YESSSSS - Lots of crappy pressure washers. I even bought a second one because I didn't know how to fix my broken one (this one in the video) because I needed it right away to clean my boat. Then I had to fix that new pressure washer the next season but fortunately I knew what to do. And yes, Joe is super smart. He is sitting on a goldmine of youtube content (his talents need to be captured on video - just trying to convince him to make videos - I'd do the editing for him).

  • @justordinaryeverydaylife7977
    @justordinaryeverydaylife7977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same crap happened to my new pressure washer, I used it once and put Sta-bil in there. Just about a week ago I pulled it out, hooked it up and trash! It is a year old but used for only 20 minutes of life. I got her started after getting her all high on starter fluid but I know I have work to do. I think I lucked out though... Over the winter a Caseys fuel station was built near me, they sell ethanol free fuel, that will be my small engine fill up joint. Thanks for the vid, glad you got it working.

  • @walter1554
    @walter1554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great walk through video I was able to correct my pressure washer. Thank you!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for letting me know. I will share this with my neighbor Joe.

  • @Atpowell93
    @Atpowell93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the exact model I have and it has the same symptoms. Thanks for taking the time to film this.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent. I had the same problem this morning So I grabbed the camera and fixed it again. Another video will be released.

  • @glennleach4019
    @glennleach4019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the well explained video. This helped me get my pressure washer going. For me, it just turned out to be water in the carb bowl, and the holes in the nut holding the bowl on were at least partially clogged.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So awesome. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. This is great to hear. Time for me to make another video about this. I have two other videos on this same topic but those two are more to the point of just diagnosing the main jet clog and clearing it out.

  • @jjt212
    @jjt212 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!!!! Don't know why I didn't try spraying carb cleaner in there!!!!! I took the filter out and cleaned it.... tried starting it for an hour and a half...... was about to lug it onto my truck and bringing it in to have it serviced which would have cost me at least $250!!!! Sprayed carb cleaner like you did....started right up....used it ALL day!!!!!! But this time I added the stuff the repair center said to add to the gas so it doesn't happen again!!!! Thanks loads!!!!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is super. I will let Joe know!

  • @blakelee4455
    @blakelee4455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had removed the carb and cleaned twice with no success. Then I found this video and found out that the bolt had holes in it. Once I unclogged those, it cranked on the first try. You guys saved me lots of time and money. Thanks!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  ปีที่แล้ว

      So awesome! Here's something that may help u in the future udoit.me/home-improvement/equipment-maintenance-repair/pressure-washer/

    • @brianwarnock857
      @brianwarnock857 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The newer carbs comes with faulty needles that don’t seat correctly tight. The float should be level when holding upside down. I have purchased own and the crap Chinese made and still haven’t had a decent carb. Normally just clean the bowl needle and down but our world has gone too crap in a few years

  • @elmejor5711
    @elmejor5711 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much guys! I didn't have to spend 400 dollars for a new one! It started right away after i did what you guys did in the video.

  • @lonewolfhatchetjack4774
    @lonewolfhatchetjack4774 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, found the same pressure washer this morning in a dumpster its only a good 6 months old (SCORE) its practically brand used, it has a fouled out spark plug , good compression too an the gas tank is bone dry, the carb looks flawless, can't wait to get this p. Washer cranked up an running

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a sweet score. Post a video of you getting it running. But make sure you let me know in a separate comment that you are posting a link so I can pass it through (the spam bot prevents links). There's a lot of Pellegrino's in this area. My name ends in a vowel too.

  • @genehernandez9990
    @genehernandez9990 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video I found when I was troubleshooting mine. Fixed mine right up so saved me a trip to the repair guy and a bill. Figured I had nothing to lose by giving it a shot. Fired right up and put it to work.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for letting me know how you found it. Im glad this worked out for you.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will let Joe know.

  • @ShawnM2000
    @ShawnM2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for the video, you helped me get my pressure washer running!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome news!

    • @ignaciochevere2953
      @ignaciochevere2953 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still have problems getting the pressure washer to stay running . I didn't use the aircompresor to blow the lines and I also didn't put more fresh gas after I cleaned the carburetor

  • @alvarovillagomez
    @alvarovillagomez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After multiple repair attempts, I was ready to though out my pressure washer. I previously cleaned the carburetor and checked for a spark but to no avail. After watching your video I realized the carburetor float bowl screw has two side holes, which are obscured by the gasket. It was clogged and after cleaning it with a needle and Carb Cleaner it fired back up! Thanks so much bro!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW!!! This is great news. So happy to hear you have it working again!

  • @Whim-wham_whistling_shark
    @Whim-wham_whistling_shark 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just had the exact same problem. With your video I had it fixed within 10 minutes. Thanks for the help!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super awesome to hear!

  • @DavidMiller-fu8mh
    @DavidMiller-fu8mh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same one and it sat for 6 months in the shed. Wouldn’t start so I watched your video and had my carb off and cleaned out and put back together in no time. Started first pull 👍👍 thanks a lot guys keep the tips coming. It’s called saving 150 bucks at a mower repair shop that is backed up two months!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another awesome story showing the power of video. Thank you so much for the feedback. This pressure washer drives me crazy. My other engines with gas sitting for 5 / 10 years starts up right away. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      David, I added your comment to my community tab. Thank you again!

  • @scottmeares7273
    @scottmeares7273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m not sure what was wrong with mine but I followed your video and mine started right up!! Thanks for posting this video!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Scott for the feedback!

  • @3BricksHigher
    @3BricksHigher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guys I wanted to thank you for this video. I own several troy bilt products and they've all been great EXCEPT this one. I purchased this new then used it twice. The 3rd time it would not start. This was only 7 months after purchase. Returned it for warranty repair & was told the repair would not be covered. 125 dollars later for a new carb the explanation for not starting was "Something growing in the carb"... What grows in a gas environment?!? Anyway, took it back home and used it twice AGAIN and then it failed to start. I tried mech in a bottle without luck, then I stumbled across this video. I CAN NOT Thank you enough for sharing this video. That joker is working and I've stopped throwing stuff in the shop now LOL! Thank you! Time to get the green of the side of the house :)

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for this awesome update! This comment is going in my next DIY video!

  • @eddavenport1941
    @eddavenport1941 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is great. I had the same issue and with this video had my pressure washer up and running. Thanks

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ed. Yes...Joe is a lifessver. He is a great neighbor!

  • @alboondy2840
    @alboondy2840 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video, followed it step by step and got mine running.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was talking with Joe today. I am encouraging him to make some videos. He will certainly help me with my videos when I have problems. I have to do a couple of things to some of my engines and I'll get him to lend a hand. Thanks for the feedback. I will let him know.

  • @tiffanyshalom6550
    @tiffanyshalom6550 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you... followed what y'all did and fixed my power washer

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is great news! Thank you for sharing your success! I will let Joe know.

  • @enriquebenedicto9429
    @enriquebenedicto9429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have the exact same pressure washer and, just like yours, mine was barely used. Same symptoms. Like many others, I simply removed that 1 nut and bowl. You could see the "gel" accumulated at the bottom of the bowl and blocking the supply hole. Literally took 5 minutes to fix.... after watching this video, of course.
    Thanks for the post.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the tip. I think what you are describing is what I did in this video I published last month to my other pressure washer. th-cam.com/video/IoemFBjpE_E/w-d-xo.html

    • @enriquebenedicto9429
      @enriquebenedicto9429 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UDoIt2 yeah. The not sure I'm using the official technical terms. But I just took out the thing your neighbor took out, at the beginning of the video, when the gas first came out. That's all I had to do. And clean it, of course.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he called it the main jet. I think it is like a banjo bolt.

  • @bosoxin2003
    @bosoxin2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super helpful. My nossle was clogged just like yours and this walk-through got it done!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the feedback. I'll let Joe know!

  • @ttjordan81
    @ttjordan81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir, followed everything and started to work like came from the store!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing your results.

  • @breshannondevereaux5712
    @breshannondevereaux5712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    EXCELLENT demo!! Thanks for the advice. Was able to start my P.W. today because of this!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG!!! This is great news. Thank you so much!

  • @user-ll6dh3ix7r
    @user-ll6dh3ix7r 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just wanted to let you guys know I have exactly the same unit same issue watched your video and done what you guys did and unit started on first pull, video was very informative. Thanks very much!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for your feedback! It's great to hear that it worked out for you! - John

  • @joyfamily2413
    @joyfamily2413 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Craftsman washer was very hard to start, from new out of the box, last year. Would Not restart after shut down. Followed your advice and removed the float bowl. It was clean. I drained the tank, just in case the gas was bad. I then ran a tip cleaner up the bolt hole... gave it a good reem job. Looked like hot glue residue came out. Reassembled. Filled with new gas... started second pull. Shut down after a few minutes.... restarted on second pull. I connected to water. Started right up. When I squeezed the trigger, the engine sped up, and pressure washer runs fine! Thank You!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great news that you got it running! Thank you for sharing! - John

  • @Uno943
    @Uno943 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video I tried this with a mechanic neighbor of mine. It didn't work for me but we decided the carb was the issue and a replacement carb for $15 worked. Still worth trying this first and then try carb replacement before taking to a repair shop or replacement of the pressure washer.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the update! I so appreciate my neighbor Joe's mechanic skills!

  • @davek7640
    @davek7640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE!!! the time stamp for each section of video. wish everyone would do that!!!!!!!!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Ive done this on a few lengthy videos. I appreciate the feedback.

  • @jasongraham2382
    @jasongraham2382 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate the assist, got me up and running again!

  • @jimmysjamin1
    @jimmysjamin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video loved the carb tear down got the same thing going on with mine It had very old gas maybe two years old didn't treat it it runs but sounds utterly sick so I'm sure the carb is pretty bad ! glad I found your channel thanks for the refresher course going to tackle it in the morning take care for now.

  • @orlandocasarotto7077
    @orlandocasarotto7077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joe, Needle Valve and float operation clean-up did it for me. Thanks a bunch!.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I'll let Joe know! - John

  • @briansykes2138
    @briansykes2138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you! Clogged jet is fixed!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SWEET! Thank you for taking the time to write back and let us know.

  • @matotcky
    @matotcky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got my power washer working again thanks to this video. I am not a mechanic in any way but I sure feel smart now!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much. That is the purpose of this channel To empower those who didnt think they could do this prior to watching the video!

  • @jojojohn194
    @jojojohn194 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helped me a lot. I fixed the carburetor problem with the help of this video.... thanks a lot...

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will let Joe know. Thank you. He rebuilds motors all the time. Im trying to get him to film his next rebuild. We shall see if I can get him on camera again.

  • @DrummerBrianAylor
    @DrummerBrianAylor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES! Thanks for the video. Pretty much did the same thing you guys did and it started on the 2nd pull.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      EXCELLENT!! Thanks for the update!

  • @glennevans2566
    @glennevans2566 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really appreciate your video! Mine had a stuck float bowl. And water in the gas in the float. I drained the gas and fixed the float and it works like a champ. Thanks again.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Glenn for the update. It's great to hear how videos like this help. - John

  • @Kingnothing75
    @Kingnothing75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, awesome informative video. Appreciate you and your friend for making this video!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I will let Joe know!

  • @joec1360
    @joec1360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fixed mine once before. I tried to make it easy on myself and just drop the bowl. It was obvious the float was stuck. I cleaned the jet and carb cleaned the crap out of all of it and it fired fired up 1st pull. It's always been a 1 pull starter. I came here looking for an assembly video because the people that partially assembled mine put it on the base backwards. Which makes getting at the carb extremely challenging. Good video guys. I figured I'm going to have it half way torn down so I may as well get a little deeper into the project. This video will serve as a reference point for when I completely forget how to put it back together hahahaaaaa. Thanks!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG OMG OMG!!! This is sooooooooooo me!!! The purpose of the video was really to demonstrate the entire troubleshooting process from the perspective of an experienced repair person (my neighbor Joe). I received some comments like "26 minutes long for a 2 minute repair" but I'm like there is a bigger purpose here. Thank you so much for validating my reasoning for posting this video. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know. BTW I always have extra parts leftover and I'm like crap...now what???? Thanks -John

  • @JM-zm6fl
    @JM-zm6fl 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. You saved me a trip to the repair shop.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent! I will let Joe know!

  • @mrrustygray
    @mrrustygray 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome video. I actually bought a replacement carb complete for under $20 and swapped in. I will clean and save the original.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. Great news about the new carb! Thanks for sharing your results!

  • @HeyBob-O
    @HeyBob-O 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped. Thanks a lot for taking the time to make this video!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent! And thank you for taking the time to make this comment to let us know!

  • @everettguy7070
    @everettguy7070 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting the video. I hope to fix mine. I had same issue.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent. Thank you. Please report back if you identify and fix the problem. If uou can yake a photo of the issue and send it to me via twitter or instagram.

  • @mattfrekwentflier8342
    @mattfrekwentflier8342 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! I was able to get my Karcher running. Same exact problem.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is great news. Thank you for sharing about the Karcher brand.

  • @kennethbroadnax4242
    @kennethbroadnax4242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video guys. Mine cranked after I opened the bowl. The gas had gelled. I only had to use the one step. Awesome.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a great and easy trick. Thank you for sharing!

  • @bingbong3221
    @bingbong3221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dad and I just successfully fixed ours (same model), thank you!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SUCH GREAT NEWS!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @kevinrollins5699
    @kevinrollins5699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I got my power washer back running in no time at all.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent! Thank you for letting us know. I will tell Joe!

  • @linopizzolanti5660
    @linopizzolanti5660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did exactly what you did and it worked! Thanks.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      excellent! I appreciate this feedback. I gotta tell Joe!

  • @Spacesprocketz
    @Spacesprocketz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks man! I got my power washer running after watching this video, beer on me

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOVE THIS! Thank you so much for letting us know that this worked out for you!

  • @skipp3976
    @skipp3976 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys for an excellent video. I have the same washer and could not get it started and after checking out your vid and cleaning the carb it fired right up. The two bolts mounting the carb were a little scary I thought they would snap they were in so tight "anti seized " them and they went back in much easier. Thanks again.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is great news. Using AntiSieze was a great idea.

    • @sullah3278
      @sullah3278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      p p.o p.o

  • @pastortdward
    @pastortdward 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect video. Thx a million. You saved me a lot of money! Thx for posting! Bishop.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Bishop! This is great news. I appreciate it! We were talking about this at VidSummit (an event where youtubers go to share best practices). So great timing!

  • @jpwbmi
    @jpwbmi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe is a legend...thank you for the video!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      IKR!!! I'm so fortunate to have him as my neighbor. Imaging if he started a youtube channel???? Thank you JP!

  • @AydroPeso
    @AydroPeso 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This really helped in my case

  • @geofftracy7205
    @geofftracy7205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. Helped me start my Troy built pressure washer

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. I will tell Joe we have another satisfied viewer.

    • @geofftracy7205
      @geofftracy7205 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UDoIt2 Thanks, do you know what size or part the float bowl gasket is? My pressure washer is leaking gas from the bottom of the float bowl. The gasket got damaged when I was removing and installing that screw.

  • @clifford5237
    @clifford5237 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video and information I had the same issue with mine after sitting all winter I took the Carburetor apart and cleaned it with carburetor cleaner put it back together and it fired up I was gonna take it to an equipment place they couldn't get to it for about 3 weeks I took it apart like your video showed cleaned it as you did in Video thanks guys.... Saved me a bunch of "CASH"

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      sweet!!! Im gonna highlight this comment in my community tab!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's the post in my community tab Clifford. Thank you th-cam.com/users/udoit2community

  • @shokkdog
    @shokkdog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This really helps. My gas was gelled, and after doing everything else (even pulling the recoil and polishing the magnets), I knew I was going to have to futz with the carb. This looks like my same model, and seeing it done is brilliant!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will let Joe know. Im trying to encourage him to start his own channel.

    • @deanfranklin9239
      @deanfranklin9239 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      polishing magnets does nothing

    • @shokkdog
      @shokkdog 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know, thank you.

  • @scottharrison2343
    @scottharrison2343 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    amazing video guys!

  • @kcrivers4226
    @kcrivers4226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Many thanks for the hands-on training; exactly what I needed for my washing to run again. The washer was sitting in the garage for two years and would not start).

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      excellent news! Thank you for sharing! I have to do this again to my pressure washer as well this season. Im really slacking!

    • @leesire
      @leesire 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same thing, two years and it won’t crank!

  • @swiftshift3780
    @swiftshift3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I checked the fuel bowl , pulled one time and it fired right up!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!

  • @plandl1
    @plandl1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I found mine as a neighbor was taking it to the street for trash. Now I feel as though it needs just a little maintenance and mine will run as well.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      keep us updated on your progress! I love trash to treasure...liie Gary Vee's Trash Talk! -John

  • @moetorres9666
    @moetorres9666 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video gentlemen. I suspect the same is going on with my PW. I'll be doing this very repair on mine tomorrow. Again, thanks!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let us know how it worked out for you. Take care with the gas - consider wearing latex gloves.

    • @moetorres9666
      @moetorres9666 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      U Do It
      In fact it was the carb. Did a tune-up. Found that the carb had gelled. A total of about half hour of work. Once put back together, she started right up. Again, thanks fellas!

  • @balvindersuri852
    @balvindersuri852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made my day,
    Thanks for the help

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet! Thank you for sharing!

  • @dirkpepperd
    @dirkpepperd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a bunch! Had all kind of crap in the bowl and the needle valve was completely blocked!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent! I'll let Joe know. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

  • @MemphisMojo15s
    @MemphisMojo15s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    During long storage, run all the gas out first or put a small amount of Trufuel in and run it for about 2 minutes. That stuff won't clog anything up and it won't draw moisture. You'll never have trouble again. Thanks for sharing the video!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I just updated my article on my other video with your suggestion giving credit to you and including your quoted comment. I appreciate this input. udoit.me/my-pressure-washer-that-wont-stay-running/ - John

  • @sivaom1846
    @sivaom1846 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Going to give it a try!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Let me know how it worked out for you. We were able to start it. I might replace the carburetor if it happens again. Joe said they are like $20 and it is a simple bolt on. I will definitely use my USB microscope to inspect the parts (away from gasoline) to see if there are any cracks or dirt in them if I do replace it.

  • @yorp8993
    @yorp8993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, took mine apart several times, but was thinking the air compressor maybe overkill, hell no! It was crucial after taking it apart fourth time and using air compressor to blow out sediment in little openings was key. Thanks for video and saving me $$$$$

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      excellent!!! Thank you for the feedback RJ!!!

  • @johnaxel27
    @johnaxel27 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the help guys 👍🏻

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

  • @OLong-fv8vq
    @OLong-fv8vq 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you gents. You saved me $ 100 diag fee plus... and probably 3 hours hauling back and forth.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet! I will let Joe know!

  • @yoster77
    @yoster77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Great, you show us how to fix the carb, but then proceed to run it without water running through the pump. I see how you're paving the way to your next repair video ;)

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If anyone is reading this comment please heed the Yoster77's advice!

    • @donfulton5765
      @donfulton5765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UDoIt2 I ran into a guy at Lowe's who had his power washer at the returns desk and was yelling at the young man at the counter saying this damn thing won't start and the cashier said he knows nothing about the power washer, since he was a millennial I could agree with him. I interrupted the fellow with the washer and asked him if he had the water hose connected and he said no, so I said I think it has to be under water pressure in order to start. He smiled and said thanks a lot. I don't know if I told him the truth or not, never seen him again. Just curious if i was correct or not.

    • @davepaints101
      @davepaints101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don Fulton atleast he left the kid alone he prob didn’t turn the switch to the on position

    • @BigDsHomestead
      @BigDsHomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are 100% correct. I learned that from Paul Short on youtube.

    • @yoster77
      @yoster77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donfulton5765 It'll physically run without water running to it. Problem is, the water pump impeller is cooled and in part lubricated by that water. Running it dry will burn out the water pump.

  • @diamondcomfort7
    @diamondcomfort7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see good neighbors still exist

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe is awesome!! Thank you for the comment.

  • @thomaskirkpatrick244
    @thomaskirkpatrick244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the detail in the video and captions thanks so much!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Thomas!

  • @johnleger8829
    @johnleger8829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love they neighbor!!! Good man .. crack open a beer for the man he saved you at least a $100.0 Buck's !! Or maybe you helped him in the past. Good to see that there's a great relationship between both parties.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure! Yea we take care of each other. Thank you!

  • @ej_lav
    @ej_lav 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video guys. Followed this step by step and on first pull….boom…..fired right up!!!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      OH YEAAAAAAAAA!!! Thank you for the update and happy to hear this!

  • @mitchelldavis1571
    @mitchelldavis1571 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was outstanding and thanks for posting. I resolved the problem in 10 minutes thanks to this video. I agree we all should buy your neighbor a steak dinner!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent news! Thank you for commenting!

    • @mattmurdock6488
      @mattmurdock6488 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, ready to take it to the dump, save me money and time... 10 minutes and she started right up. Thanks

  • @darronportis692
    @darronportis692 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job good neighbor!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure! He is really good. Thank you for the comment!

  • @southernexploitslive5694
    @southernexploitslive5694 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was at lowes today and they were getting rid of their power washer that they use to clean in the garden center. It was this exact model. They said $25 for the unit, came with a brand new 3700 PSI blue hawk hose, a adjustable pressure sprayer, and all of the attachments (plus a couple extras). The only problem, it wouldn't start. I pulled the cord in the store, saw it had compression and figure it was either a fuel issue with the carb, or a vacuum leak. Either way, a good buy for $25, even if the unit was shot. Brand new hose (40ft), attachments, and aftermarket sprayer. Got home, sprayed some starting fluid in the carb, and it ran for a few seconds...BINGO. Took it apart, cleaned it and....let's just say I'm a happy camper haha.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh dangggggg! Super awesome bargain! Im gonna put this comment in my next video! Thanks for the update!

  • @rickblaine7463
    @rickblaine7463 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad this video is still up! Thank you both very much! Saved my parents some headache! Literally left this power washer sit for about a year and a half because it stopped working. After changing the sparkplug, oil, gas and I little carb cleaner to no avail...a little card TLC did the trick...thanks again!!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you for this testimonial! So awesome. I will tell Joe.

  • @blurredvision81
    @blurredvision81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. In my case, it seemed to be that bottom screw that was clogged, like what I believe was your problem in the video. When I had taken that screw off before, I didn’t notice it had the two small holes in the side and the one on the tip. For many, I would suspect this is all you need to clean and there won’t be a reason to take the entire carb off like I did.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Yes it was through Joe's help that I was able to what you did in this video here th-cam.com/video/IoemFBjpE_E/w-d-xo.html

  • @nivaldo758
    @nivaldo758 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video, very well done

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! - John

  • @anastaciomorales6616
    @anastaciomorales6616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this video helped a lot and got my pressure washer working like.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EXCELLENT!!!! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment!

  • @michaelrowley2214
    @michaelrowley2214 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guys super helpful gave me a little confidence to do my own lol 😂 I’ll post another comment depending how it goes

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! Keep us updated!

  • @RagerJay
    @RagerJay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just another comment on how this helped me fix my pressure washer, thx guys!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Jay for letting us know! Great news!

  • @jefferykirby934
    @jefferykirby934 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jeffery!!! I will let my neighbor know.

  • @ccdailyadvice6130
    @ccdailyadvice6130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video. Thank you

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much C&C!!!

  • @TheBitt89
    @TheBitt89 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! Many thanks!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate this. I just filmed another one on the same pressure washer.

  • @BertSchaffer-nd6wx
    @BertSchaffer-nd6wx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you..that little sob ..I poked out the holes blew it out felt something come out...put all back together 3rd pull..thank you...saved me some cash

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      SO AWESOME! Thank you for sharing your success If you get stuck later you can always replace the carb assembly. I also have a video on that. - John

  • @ewn1980
    @ewn1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !!!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I'll let Joe know. He was the brains behind this operation.

  • @howtodoitdude1662
    @howtodoitdude1662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. For safety always unplug the spark plug when working on a small engine.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great tip and thank you for taking the time to comment!

  • @safeerhassan2825
    @safeerhassan2825 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this video great details. I was able to fix my pressure washer by following your video

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is great! I will let my neighbor Joe know!

  • @daverit40
    @daverit40 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    saw what i needed to see... got er runnin again, thanks!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent! Thank you for the feedback!

  • @SavvyTurtle
    @SavvyTurtle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done dude!

  • @energybicycle
    @energybicycle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job guys, thanks.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @georgeviebranz6075
    @georgeviebranz6075 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job guys. My small engine mechanic friend says to also use fuel stabilizer if there is ethanol in the gasoline. The self-adjusting carbs do not play well with ethanol while stored.
    I got mine started with just three steps. You guys saved me $89! Thanks so much.

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great news! I have the fuel stabilizer and I bought Joe a bottle of it for helping.

    • @jamesfairchild3711
      @jamesfairchild3711 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use ethanol free marine gas or truefuel. Problems averted.

  • @macjohhnson3268
    @macjohhnson3268 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! this helped!

    • @UDoIt2
      @UDoIt2  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      AWESOME. Thank you for letting us know!