EASY FIX! HONDA PRESSURE WASHER that will not start after storage (plugged carburetor main jet)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- A brief tutorial on How To Repair a Honda Engine Pressure jet Washer that won't start. A 1 year old GCV 190 Honda engine (on a Simpson pressure washer, also used on many Honda lawnmowers same as Troy-bilt) fails to start after sitting only a few months. This Simpson pressure washer with a Honda engine was in very good condition so an obstructed FUEL SYSTEM is most likely to blame (Ethanol). An Experienced mechanic zeros in on the problem and fixes it easily. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND when you are watching my videos: I am showing you the least expensive, quickest "backyard" methods for repairing or servicing your lawnmower. Replacing all components such as gaskets and fuel lines is always recommended when rebuilding or repairing equipment. With these videos I hope you are able to fix and repair your lawnmower yourself with minimal parts, knowledge and tools. Thank you for watching!
ETHANOL IS BAD!
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UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
I just used Jeff's instructions to solve the problem with my Honda pressure washer. Excellent tutorial!
Glad it helped! Good job
Thank you Jeff!!! A potential buyer was coming to look at my house and I desperately needed to pressure wash my pool deck. I was about to go spend $300 on a new pressure washer before I found your video. Just like you, after unclogging the carburetor my washer started on the first pull.
Just helped my neighbor fix his power washer with your video. He thinks I’m a genius. LOL. But we owe you all the praise. Thanks so much for the help.
Fantastic!
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Excellent
Thank you. My Honda would not start after a year of storage, your video helped me to get it running again!!
Jeff I can't thank you enough! Watched your video, followed your steps, FIRED RIGHT UP FIRST PULL! Your instructions are clear and concise and easy to follow. I used a single staple instead of a wire to clean out the nozzle of the main jet. Also, on the Honda GCV 160 it's easier to remove the soap holder (two screws) in order to reach the jet in the middle. Thanks again Jeff, you saved me time, money and frustration!!
Thanks friend! good job
@@JeffsLittleEngineService Hi Jeff. So I’m performing the same task and a small metal pin came out with the shaft. I have no idea where it goes. Can you help me out?
17 yr old son and I just got our yr old unit back running. Easy fix, great bonding time and now he's pressure washing the back patio while I watch with a tasty cold beverage! Much appreciated.
Thanks Jeff! I just saved a trip to the small engine repair shop and some money doing this yesterday in the garage (all doors open). To everyone out there, if the float comes off, you'll probably lose the little "stick valve" (that's all I can describe it as) as I did the first time and gas was leaking everywhere, so I had to open it up all over again! But, having said that, I know exactly what to do now thanks to YOU Jeff!
thanks for watching
Thank you so much! My husband and I fixed out Honda type pressure washer today because we watched your video! Thanks for saving us some cash and giving us the opportunity to have a DIY accomplishment!
Best video ever! I did the same thing and it started on the 1st pull. The exact same model that's 6-7 years old and runs like new again. Thank you!
So glad there are people that take the time to post these things. I got mine out of storage, pulled a couple hundred times, couldn't start it, put it back in storage, finally looked this up. Clogged jet. Started on second pull. Thanks so much for taking the time.
thanks for watching, good job
I'm so thankful to you! I like working with my hands but I hate not knowing what I'm doing. Something as small as fixing my pressure washer just made my day. Thank you so much bro. God bless you!
Thank you for posting this. I have a pressure washer of this model line and it would not start, though it was brand new last fall and had worked fine in the fall. I followed your step by step instructions and the main jet and nozzle were both completely clogged, exactly like you showed. After I cleaned it and reassembled it, it worked perfectly. I have a generator which would not start after years of not being used and I found a similar video someone posted which stepped through same scenario for that carburetor. It is great when people like yourself take the time to show practical help videos. Thank you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.I've never been much of a mechanic but your video was what I needed to get my troy built pressure washer started. Even the simple things on how to drain all the gas were great. It took me about 30 minutes and it started on the second pull so I cleaned the deck of all the winter crud. Now the wife is thanking you too!
Thanks Jeff! I was going to pressure wash my house today and it wouldn't start. I fired up your video and followed the steps and the first pull it fired up. I took the carburetor completely off to clean the whole thing with a cleaner. After it was all back together, gas was pouring out the carburetor and I figured it must be the float stuck and took it all the way back apart. The second time I got it right and did half of my house today. Thanks again Jeff
Thank you for the tutorial! This actually helped me with my no start issue. I didn’t see a lot of sediment but I did remove the carburetor and clean the port and it helped. I had to remove the 2 long bolts on the air filter box in order for me to get access to the bottom of the carburetor. Thanks again!
Worked! Thanks!
My Honda pressure washer is almost exactly like the video and also fairly new.
It would not even try to start after many many pulls. I checked the fuel valves, spark plug, oil, water pressure...
Watched Jeff's video and did exactly what you did in the video. Put it back together and it started FIRST pull!
Took my less than an hour and only cost me a little gas. Now I can finish my project today!
Thanks man!
I borrowed my uncles exact same model and couldn’t get it to start.
Followed your guide and found plenty of gunk.
Cleaned it and it started on the first pull. 👍🏻👍🏻
You are sooooo good! Thank you for posting this. My Honda pressure washer (Troy) would not start for the first time, in 10+ years. I take very good care of my tools, but I now see I have more to learn. People like you who go to the trouble (I KNOW how much work is involved!), to post 'how to fix stuff' videos will have a special place in Heaven. Thank you.
Thanks friend, I am glad it helped!
I was about to take my Generac pressure washer to the shop, this video saved me time and and money. I did the procedure.
Thanks for the video.
I bought my pressure washer brand-new last year and only used it once I was frustrated that it would not start but it was a waste of money. I bought my pressure washer brand-new last year and only used it once I was frustrated that it would not start but it was a waste of money. Your tips worked beautifully and I was able to clean the patio for my family BBQ. I rarely leave a blog however I wanted to thank you for the excellent video on how to restart my pressure washer.
I watched your video and thought, no wayI'll get off that easy! My stepfather drained all the fuel when he winterized it summer before last. It was litterally brand new. But after putting gas in it today, I pulled on the rope til I thought I was going to fall out. I pulled the fuel bowl off and it was clean as a whistle. I pulled the jet and emulsifier out and they were spotless. Shot some WD40 in the hole and ran a piece of wire through all the holes even though they all looked wide open. I put everything back, turned on the gas, waited a few seconds for the bowl to fill, and gave it a yank. It tarted right up. I guess the WD40 chased the evil spirits out of the carb. This Honda reminds me of some of the Tecumseh carbs beck in the day. The tiniest speck of trash is all it takes.
Thanks for the WD40 trick. Not everyone has a air compressor in their home. Drained everything out and put everything back together but it wouldn't start. 6:03 is where I took the WD40 and sprayed it through there and put it back together again and it started right away. Great video and nice tip!!
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lucho: pulley gets hard from too much water pressure in system so lock your wand in the open position and your pull should be much easier
Sprayed the WD40 through where, exactly? What component/hole??
When I put my small engines up for the winter, besides getting the fuel out, I remove the spark plug and spray a good blast of WD40 in the cylinder, pull it through once, and put the plug back in. Next year, it runs on the first pull.
Fantastic video! My 1-year-old Ryobi pressure washer with a Honda GCV 170 engine wouldn't start; I hadn't used it in 2023. I had never worked on a carburetor before, but following your video, I disassembled the carburetor, cleaned the jet as you recommended - sure enough, it was clogged - and put it all back together. Subsequently, the pressure washer started on the first pull. THANK YOU for sharing!!
thanks for watching, great job!
Duuuude! Awesome video! Followed all your steps and sure enough it fired right up!! Only thing different I did was take out the spark plug and spray some starter fluid in just for good measure and it fired first pull and it wasn't even a Honda. Wish I could post pictures of the the carb bowl. Had to take a wire brush to it for about 30 minutes to get it completely cleaned two thumbs up
Thanks friend! Good job, getting everything clean is the key!
My Honda motor would not start, tried everything, I was getting fire and fuel but refused to start. after hours of working on it I was ready to go buy another one, this one is several years old and I have used it a lot. Then I ran across your video, I did exactly as you did and put it back together and it started on the first pull, can't thank you enough, saved me a lot of Money!
I'm going to try this clean out with my Honda power washer. Thanks so much for the great detail in the video! Super job! And first pull too!
Thank You, took 4 pulls, porch is now clean.
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Thank you for your help. Works like new. Took only 2 pulls
Wow! Thanks for the great video and easy to follow instructions! My husband bought our power washer over a year ago and only was able to use it ONCE. We tried Costco concierge service and the manufacturer toll free number. Neither of them were helpful. I found your video and showed my husband (who normally would not tackle something like this). After following the steps, he is now happily power washing our patio! I'm so proud of him, and grateful for your help! Thank you 😊
Thanks Jeff, your instructions worked perfectly on my pressure washer issue where I had left gas in it over the winter. Cranked first time! However, when I got the flow bowl off, I could not see the main jet, much less the longer cylinder. Just what appeared to be an empty aluminum tube. I continued with your instructions, added new gas, and presto. My washer is identical to the one in the video, but couldn't see/find the jet.
me either, but i ground down a stubby screwdriver and got it out. its up in there.
It WORKED!!! You're a genius -- you explained everything well, shared the important caveats, and gave enough details to help me fix my pressure washer. GIrl Power + Jeff's Little Engine Service = BIG success. Thank you!
you da man!
there is nothing mentioned about cleaning the carburetor in the manual just "take to an authorized technician".
gonna cross my fingers and try this out tomorrow.
thanks!
If you fix it now consider yourself "Authorized."
I was so pissed until I watched this video. Could not get my one year old power washer started today. Followed this video step by step....one pull and it ran like a charm. Amazing! Thank you! Saved me a trip to the shop!
Amazing video, great tutorial, and excellent instructions and tips through out every step!!! Sadly I had to take apart the entire air filter housing and carburetor to get the jets out of mine. Unit has run for over 4 years and was completely plugged.
I was ready to disassemble my engine when I simply took off the pressure washer gun and tried again. The engine turned over with less pressure. I let it run for a little bit and then turned it off. I then connected the pressure washer gun and restarted the thing. It worked! Thankfully my situation is not as bad as the one depicted in this video.
This is hands-down one of the best tutorials I’ve seen on UA-cam. I don’t mean just for pressure washers I’m talking about for any kind of repair remodel or what have you. You don’t waste peoples time with an overly lengthy introduction, you get right to the point. You explain things well and your subject matter is easy to understand. The results are undeniable. Thank you so very much for putting out such great content!
Thanks friend
This video is still relevant. Got a craftsman 3200 power washer with the GCV190 Honda engine. Follows the video and got it running again!
Awesome! Honda made a ton of these engines and they put them on many different types of equipment.
You sir, just saved me having to take my pressure washer to the shop. Watched your video and did exactly how you said and it fired right up. Thank you so much!!
Jeff, almost broke my back yesterday trying to start it up. I just watched your video. Followed it. It started at the first crank. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
😂😂 I'm about to go try to fix mine now
This was SO helpful! I fixed it with your help! I NEVER can fix anything so I am so excited about this accomplishment! One thing that was difficult on mine was I couldn't get a screw driver in to remove the inside piece like you showed -- my model might be a little older, but I used a sewing pin and stuck it up in there are just cleared it that way and it worked for now. I would love to know how I could really take it completely apart like you did but there was no way to get a screw driver up there and it was impossible to see it either.
Mine stood for 3 years and I was about to throw it out. The whole process took 30 minutes max and it fired right up! The jet was clean but the float with the tiny holes behind it had ONE hole blocked and that's all it took. Thanks for the video!!!
Worked like a charm! Thanks Jeff!! We've been working on it for days and were just about to replace it! You're a hero at our house today!
Thanks for the help, great video and explanation
+Jean Mino thank you for the kind words. I am glad it helped!
Thank you Jeff. Was about to use my 3 yrs old Power Wash Honda Engine GVC 160 and It's leaking fuel down there. I was pissed. Didn't know how to fix it and didn't even bother watching youtube. I now know what and where to look for the real issue.
Thank you so much! This got my pressure washer running again.
Many thanks to you for sharing this remedy!
The second jet pin would not drop out for me. I removed the float bowl to expose more of the aluminum shaft that allowed me to tap a longer section of shaft area and like magic the second jet pin finally dropped out. By the naked eye, I could not see any obvious blockage, but I went ahead and followed your plan....SUCCESS!!!
I was ready to junk the pressure washer after trying everything I could think of to start this machine after it had been sitting for a year. I had even started shopping online for a replacement deal. You sir have saved me a lot of money....THANK YOU!
good job! thanks!
Jeff:
You are incredible. I put a new pump on my washer...exact same model as the PW you had in the video.. As soon as I cleaned the carb exactly like you did...first pull and started. Hasn't run in 2 years. I cannot thank you enough. You saved me hundreds of dollars!!! One thing you may want to cover next time. My float needle came off and I had to go find another video on how to get that pesky little thing back on. I subscribed and will donate on my next payday. Thank you. A million times, thank you!!!
Do you have a link for the float needle ?
Found it ua-cam.com/video/IWK0cWzeZwk/v-deo.html
Just ran the power washer for about 4 hours yesterday washing my deck. Ran like a champ. Thank you again!
One can of carb cleaner and 1 application of sea foam with NO luck. This is exactly what worked for me! Thanks!
Wish I would've watched your video before I pulled my shoulder out of it's socket...LOL
Same here
Same bro, same. And also before I filled up the whole fuel tank on the pressure washer. F.
Tell me about it i had to use lidocaine patch for my shoulder
Perfect. Worked for mine, 1 year old and wont start.pulled the jet-plugged,poked with safety pin...perfect! THANKS Jeff !!
thank you for the kind comment. good job!
I am a maintenance tech Jeff, i fix things every day. This kind of tutorial just makes troubleshooting So much easier. Thanks again.Charlie
May 28th 2022. I used the High E string to successfully clear out the carb jet after repeated failed attempts to remove the jet.
The float bowl was a tar pit, float coated in sticky film. An hour of scrapping & a dozen passes with a Guirar string....first time in 18 months running on this very new Honda GVC 190. Tip.....DRAIN THE FLOAT BOWL !!! if your unit is going to sit for more than 3 days. BIG THANK YOU from Oregon to Jeff's Little Engine Service.
thanks for watching
Ha!!! THANK YOU! Just performed my first mechanical surgery with a success! My husband was proud!
Just finished, Karcher with Honda motor. Couldn't get it running, after a year sitting idle. I did it the long way, and took the whole carburetor off.Jet was plugged. Cleaned based on your video, and it started on the first pull... Much appreciated, thank you!
Just saved me $75 , if not more. I can use that on all my power equipment. Worked like a charm in under 5 minutes. Thanks!!
Thanks man. I did what you said, I found my carb was slap full (that's country for completely) of something that looked like pine pitch. I just ordered an OEM replacement for about 26 dollars and will just replace it. Thanks for giving me the confidence to tackle it. I will NEVER leave ethanol gas in my small engines again without fuel stabilizer.
To follow up, the new carburetor came in. I bought a new gas tank and some fuel stabilizer. The funny thing is that the gas tank costs more than a new carburetor.
Anyway, first pull she cranked up!
Thanks again for giving me the confidence to even mess with it.
Had to pull the entire carb off to get access to the bottom but man, what an easy fix with a can of parts cleaner with a straw. My jet and tube was all sorts of gummed up. I couldn't even get it out until I used my good ol Harbor Freight pick set. Started up first pull. Thanks so much for the video!
Glad it helped
Thank you! I have a Ryobi and could not get it started. Watched your video and, while my carburetor float was not like the Honda, the the problem was the same. cleaned the jet, which was completely clogged, added gas and just like your video, first pull and i'm back in business.
You are a miracle worker! I did not use my washer much last year but i eventually got it to start at the end of last summer once and then it would not start after. I cleaned out the carb with a lot of air pressure (even through it looked clean) and sure thing it fired on the 2nd pull today. Thanks again!!
I was about to give up on starting my pressure washer and take it to a shop - then watched this video. To my great surprise, it worked!! Thanks for such a great and clear explanation off how to clean some key components of sediment in the fuel system!
Dude you nailed it! I was about to give up.. saw your video and used a sewing needle to clean out the hole.. put it back together and finished pressure washing my house 👌🏽
Jeff, just like Sherri, mines been in storage over a year and wouldn't start. Did this and it started first pull. Thanks for relieving all the frustrating pulls lol
A+++ My pressure washer problem was exactly as Jeff described.. Plugged carb jets.
My only comments are that it was hard to pull the jet out of the carb, and I had to use SST wire leader instead of copper wire to clean the jets. And the float bowl was nastily pitted and stained... motor is only 2 years old.
The engine started on first pull, just like new!
Thank you Jeff.
Your float bowl was PITTED and STAINED (so it was CORRODED)??? Say THANKS to your stoopid government EPA and ECO-IDIOTS that allow too much ETHANOL in gasoline for that corrosion. In their PHANATIC quest for a "GREEN" planet, they are causing more pollution than saving the planet through damaged engines that emit MORE pollutants.
Thanks ... this is the first time I have done any kind of carb clean up.. it worked !!! My pressure washer was only starting on choke and dying after you set the choke off. I cleaned up the carb as you showed .. it is now not dying after I set choke off. The only thing is that I also cleaned the carb with the gumboff spray ...
Watched to see how to take it apart. Great video! I used the WD-40 and spayed it through the main jet and the nozzle. Cleared it right up. I recommend against using an object to clean out the main jet. Also, didn't bother to drain the tank. So far so good! Thanks!
Great video Jeff, I've always pulled the carb off to clean these. I guess it never crossed my mind to pull it apart on the engine. Congrats on 1 million plus views on this video as well!
Thank you friend! I learn something new everyday working on these engines too
Thank you for this great video. I have the exact same pressure washer and it wouldn't start but after following your instructions it now starts. I guess I shouldn't have left fuel in there for 3 years without using it.
It's even a little easier if you're lucky. My Black Max had the same problem even though it had been run dry of fuel before storage. All I had to do was remove the plug that holds the bowl on and push a piece of wire up into the jet. Put the bolt back and it started on the second pull. You may need to do more but it's easy to try this first and see if it works. Great video.
Simply SAID...you did an awesome job putting the video together! VERY nice
thanks friend!
thank you so much for this video. i was cranking on mine for two hours with no luck. i followed the instructions and it started on the second pull.
I am well versed at doing this repair, but it sure don't hurt to get a refresher course !! Thanks Jeff!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Jeff, I was looking for PW Service when I found this video,
You saved me a bundle of $Thanks again >>>>>>Joe Morris
Worked great, sprayed carb cleaner through the brass jet till it flowed. Thanks for your help
nice work!
thx so much. followed your steps, and my power washer started on the first pull. feels good to do it your self.
good job, thanks for watching
Thank you for posting this video. Wish I could post a picture to show the amount of gunk in the carburetor. After cleaning everything up, it started right up! I really appreciate your help.
Your video was exactly what I needed to fix my pressure washer. I can't thank you enough for your to the "T" and easy to follow instruction.
Thanks friend
Just wanted to say thanks. I had the exact same problem and didn’t know what to do. I cleaned the jet and it crunk up on the first pull. Thank you
Great to hear!
This is an excellent video followed your instructions with cleaning the carburetor and mine started right up, 5 stars on this one!!!!!!!
Thanks for the video!...You're a life saver....This is the video I needed to learn about and how to access the jet and nozzle to clean them and to see the direction the nozzle went back in (since it fell out and I had no idea).My pressure washer now starts up every time (knock on wood).I just hope replacing the worn gaskets and missing gasket stops my surging issue.All the Best!
Our 3 month old pressure washer would not start. Tried new gas still nothing. Followed this and the pressure washer started first pull. ThAnks man! Could see the hole thingy was clogged. Hahah great tutorial!
Was the jets clogged, not working after pressure washer was setting for a while. Did an excellent job thank you.
This video is awesome!! I went through every step and my pressure washer fired up on one pull! Thanks for posting this!
Glad it helped!
This is exactly what I needed. Very well explained and illustrated. Thank you so much for sharing. Receive one thousand thumbs up.
Glad it was helpful
Thanks for the video.
My pressure washer stopped halfway thru a job. Argh.
You saved the day.
I never did see much.
Pretty tiny holes.
I think I will install a small fuel filter.👍
Awesome video, followed the steps and worked after sitting in hot garage since last summer, almost a whole year. The odd thing is I put in the Ethanol additive that came with the power washer but didn't do much good. The fuel bowl and main jet ha tons of crud.
Good video, I bought a oem carb on ebay for 25.00 shipped, and it worked great, maybe I will try sometime to take apart old one and clean it out. Now I use all ethanol free gas for all my equipment and have alot less problems
very nice instructional video !! You can assume it works if I don't repost. Your audio/video quality and instructions are spot on. Exactly what i'm going to do tomorrow. Changed to new fuel, emptied carb bowl, used starter fluid, but couldn't get sustaining firing. relatively new (bought used) ryobi AND I forgot to close fuel valve and run the fuel line dry on first and only run...
Hey Jeff. Wow you just saved me alot of headache. I took off the unscrewable jet end and boy was it completely clogged. Thank you so much for a wonderful lesson brother! -Justin
Good job Jeff...!!! Simple and easy-to-follow video - great help - saved me at least $125 for the Small Engine guy that wanted to charge me a diagnostic and then fix...
I am so glad it helped! Thanks for watching
Great video!!! You sound like a pro and after I got mine running...I felt like a pro! Thank you!!!
Great to hear!
I have the same model and been sitting about a year tested and no start. Will clean soon, thank you!
You can do it!
Mine (exact same pressure washer I got from Costco) wouldn't start after a long storage. I changed the plug and the fuel just to be sure and after that didn't fix it I found the bowl and removed it. My bowl was full of gunk so I cleaned it thoroughly and then tried to start it and it wouldn't run. I see now I need to remove the jet and emulsifier as well and clean. This video was a great help. I was 90% of the way there and was about to take it in to get some service, now after this I'm sure it will run fine. Like everything else I think I will switch to stabilized fuel or else run it out of gas before storing.
Any chance you have a part number for the carburetor assembly? I can't get the emulsifier out.
It will come out
I changed the carburetor, didn't see your comment. I tried to get the little bugger out and got frustrated, cost me $23 on Amazon so I got off cheap I think. I kept the old one to go through on my work bench as a backup one day soon. Now for my lawn tractor, I think I got a load of bad gas end of last season. Everything from my hedge trimmer to my chainsaws, blower and so on all had this thick peanut butter type goop in it. Thanks for the help.
Your video was helpful. I have the same washer almost..one year old...used once with mix of old and new gas last year. I should have run dry last year...whoops....to fix today, I did not drain gas but just shut off the fuel cock and loosened float bowl bolt and drained 2 ounces at most of fuel into a flat container. I could not get under my float bowl with a screwdriver due to the metal cowling and hose connection assembly under the float bowl. Lacking a short enough flat head screwdriver, I used a drill bit flat head with a wrench and blindly inserted flat head bit til it seated and loosened jet with wrench on bit and then fingertips and jiggled parts until jet and long part fell out. I had only a clogged main jet...but ran a fine wire from a paper twist bag closer (cleaned paper off) through all holes and could see sunlight through it again. It started on second pull....ran a little rough for a minute and my wife happily used it til tank was dry. ...good to fix stuff yourself! thanks.
Holy cow!!! Thanks for the great video. Very instructive. Fixed my power washer in no time. Glad I checked UA-cam before taking it to shop. Thanks again Jeff.
Great video! You explained everything I needed to know to fix it. I thought it was ethanol build up, but I didn't know where to start.
Jeff you are life saver!!!! I followed your instructions and was able to get my pressure washer running.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks a bunch. I have two GCV 160 engines. Easy fix and runs like new. You're awesome!
Worked Perfectly! Thank You! I have the exact same unit and it was exactly what you explained. The only thing I would add is that the piece you unscrewed that came out easily for you needed to be pressed forward a little for me. I placed a safety pin on the side (there is a small hole) and pushed it forward as I unscrewed it. Aside from that it was all you. I unclogged it, cleaned out the old gas, etc. as you directed. Worked perfectly. A+ I cleaned it over the weekend, let it run for some time and it's good now. Only issue I have is when I set it to "Run", not "Start" it shuts off. It runs on "Start" but turns off when switched to "Run". Any insight? I can use it with no issue though. I'll be pressure washing today.
Hi, I have the same problem. This is what I’m trying today. (I have the Ryobi version of this one on the video which looks exactly the same but in green). There’s a valve with a spring on the lower back of the unit that needs to be removed and cleaned. Once you clean ot it supposed to clear out the “low idle” issue.
Nice video and well presented. I enjoyed the fact that you were clear and straight forward. Camera angles were great and sounds was find. Thank you very much for your time and effort.
Thanks friend, you're welcome!
Jeff, worked great!!! Started right up on the first pull!!! Thank you for the instructions.
Thanks Man. you helped me get my pressure washer started. Love UA-cam experts and videos!
Great job explaining the process and what is causing the problem and good camera work helped me out a lot thank you this video helped me fix my pressure washer in 15 minutes.
Glad it helped
Thank you! I got this exact model & same problem so I am working on it now. Mine had definite crud clogging it !