DUDE!!! I was literally online researching pump replacements for this model of pressure washer, as I had left it out in the New England winter in my shed without "treatment". Figured I had blown the pump but good. Saw your video and figured "what the hell, I cant screw it up and more than it already is..." and BAM, full pressure! Thank you SO much!!
Thanks a lot, saved me 💰💰 and a trip to the repair shop , and headache, took me only 3 minutes to fix my Ryobi pressure washer with honda engine after watching this video, the only video on UA-cam that helped me in my situation. Thanks again
GREAT VIDEO.. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.. 🤓 From experience with other pressure washer Unloader Valves (UV), I have found that some can get extremely tight in the pump head.. After you remove the Staple / Clip, start the pressure washer and cycle the wand trigger a few times and the pressure will pop the UV right out.. It will pop out and fly 2-3 feet, aim it away from people and property you don’t want damaged.. I place a 5 gallon bucket on the side to catch them.) A pair of vise grips and a small slide hammer works on the really tight ones.. (Chlorinated or hard water is the enemy of a UV, they get stuck from mineral buildup as they dry out!!) ALWAYS check the O-Rings for cracks and then lube the UV with a SILICONE grease.. (Swimming pool type silicone O-Ring lube) Do NOT use petroleum based grease, it swells the O-Rings and makes more work for you if you need to clean the UV again in the future.. Also, when properly lubed the UV will slide right into the pump head without hammering on it and risking damage to the threads.. A light tap with a soft hammer or screwdriver handle works.. To simplify getting the staple fastener back in, grind / file the tips on the legs to a 45 degree angle and the wedge shape will slide in 200% easier than the original blunt end.. (Beveled side toward pump on install!!)
I have a basically NEW / one year old unit that sat; now that UV is STUCK/corroded in place; I soaked it with AeroKroil Penetrating Oil tonight and will recheck it tomorrow using your tips to use unit pressure to help force valve out. That's slick; thanks a MILLION
Thanks, perfect. Left it in the garage for the winter. After watching other videos, thought the pump was toast. This fix worked, first shot, fired right up full pressure.
Thank you so very much!! My neighbor actually just gave me this washer and I just did your fix and it works GREAT now!! What a day, free 3 year old pressure washer (he only used it twice!!) and a free fix!!
If you get no pressure and it sprays a stream of water without the pump engaging, check the filter first. It is located on the water intake. Mine was 1/2 inch deep plugged with calcium.
Add me to the list. I had no pressure at all. I came in to do a quick search before I pulled the pump off and found your video. I didn't realize I had left the water on so when I pulled the pin and started to use the screwdriver to help pull it out, it came flying out with the water pressure. Like yours, the pin had free movement when I picked it 30' away. I put it back in and all is well. Appreciate you sharing this information.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I was about ready to head to home depot to buy another one even though I've only used this pressure washer less than 5 times over the past years. It worked!
This did the trick for me. Thnx. I had a real difficult time getting the pressure valve out even when using the idea a fellow had for taking the horseshoe pin out and exercising the wand a few times. A buddy up the street, who is a known handy man, came up with an idea that worked well. We pulled off the spring, washer and nut. Then we put a few washers over the threaded pin that were pretty big and fit nicely over the pressure valve housing. Then we found a nut that had the same thread pattern but was fairly large and started to cinch it down on top of the big washer. The effect was the same as pulling back on the valve. It didn't come out easily, but it finally gave up. Cleaned the valve and the housing area, reassembled the system and she ran great.
This pressure valve removal is a bear! Instead, use a 1/2" box wrench and another box wrench for leverage under the larger nut. No washers or spare parts are needed. 3 hammer taps later and the unloaded pin is out!
@@DIYAlliedwhere can I get the ball bearing that goes in front of the unloader valve. I did all this before & forgot to put the pin back to hold the unloader valve in place. After I started the engine the ball bearing & unloader valve flew away & still can't find the bearing nowhere Please help.
WOW!!!!! THANK A MILLION! I took the valve out and it was fine but in the hole there was a ball bearing I took a punch and very gently kept tapping it and it came loose and now my machine works great!
I think I might have scored something inside where ball bearing is at and now it just keeps building pressure..ugh! Fixed the problem only to create another one FML
@@matthewcooper8217 I always find that with something mechanical it's best to figure out how it works first before you try to fix it. I would take mine apart and try to figure it out but I'm out of town for quite a while. I doubt you scored something. Take it back apart and make sure the ball is free to move. If you could take it out that's even better. There's probably just some build up that needs to be cleaned.
Sometimes it takes a whole day finding videos and watching them to fix a problem. I got lucky and got this dude on my 2nd video. WD40 all up inside there
Looked like a great fix and was easy to do. The pressure unloader worked freely so I put it back in and the problem persisted. Removed and checked again, reinstalled and still no pressure. Any other ideas on what could be the cause is appreciated. Used the unit two weeks ago with no problems.
I went through same thing. Per the advice of a man who repairs machines like these all the time, I replaced the pump. It worked great all last summer. But unfortunately the pump was $80.
Does anyone have a link to where I can buy this part? The eBay link in the video title narrative does not take me to the part for some reason. Thanks folks. And I agree with all of you, great video, saved us all from replacing our pumps or buying a new PW!
Good afternoon -- I would like some advice and an explanation if you have time -- what exactly is that valve for and how is it regulated / adjusted / many thanks
The valves purpose is the allow water into the pump until the required pressure is created. Once the pressure is sufficient the valve closes and the water is diverted to recirculation until more water/pressure is needed. It is possible to tighten the nut/spring to create more pressure before it is recirculated but it is not recommended. To much pressure can lead to catastrophic failure of the pump or hose. The valve is set to the correct tension/pressure, from the fctory, for general applications on these machines.
Ive got water shooting out from the pump, i still get pressure and runs fine but seems to be getting worse. Ill try what you did in video. Is there any other seals or gaskets to look for?
Thank you for your very useful video. I was able to rectify this problem in 5 minutes. Can you suggest any product that we can use in the winter to obviate this problem?
As far as I understand this problem it is caused by grit or sand that jams the unloader valve. At least that was the cause for me. I have heard that RV antifreeze can prevent the pump from freezing and ultimately cracking the housing when storing it for the winter. I'm glad to hear that you fixed the problem quickly. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best of luck to you.
I have one new out of the box and no water comes out even with no pressure hose hooked up and engine is off. Pulled this device out and looks fine, plunger works, but no water will come out the port where the gun hooks up to. Hose valve has plenty of city pressure and only 25ft hose.
No, I really don't know what the issue is, new pump that is bad maybe? I'm calling Snapper support tomorrow, just bought it about 40 days ago at menards, so I'll have to take it in somewhere, it's under warranty.
Thank You for this video, you made my day! My other hobby is guitar repair. I took the brass end of my fretting hammer (light, mostly rubber plastic hammer) and tapped the valve housing. Came to life on the second try.
I cannot remove the value from the pump. I tried your way and used WD-40. Also used pliers, but I'm afraid I might brake the valve while doing it. Is there another way to remove it?
Unfortunately I don't know another way to remove it. They can be very stubborn. The product Liquid wrench works pretty well also. I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you so much!! This helped me out so much! Do you know, do I have to continue to remove this piece to keep the pressure? The pressure stayed on for about 2 hours and then it stopped. Thanks!
Usually what causes this problem is grit or sand in the water. Sometimes it gets in when you hook up the hose. Sometimes if you are using well water the pump can draw a small amount of sand from the bottom of well.
I've got a brand-new 3600 psi Honda GX200 pressure washer that is giving me half pressure brand new when pressing the trigger on the gun put an operation I'm only getting 1900 PSI no matter what nozzle I use when i release the trigger the idle head pressure builds to 4200 PSI and then settles at 4000 psi the unloader adjustment cap was missing that is normally on the screw and the screw itself was slightly bent. Store i bought the machine from wouldn't let me return it as soon as they knew I had already put oil and fuel in it to use it. Fortunately Simpson or rather FNA group seems to think i have a faulty unloader valve and it is bypassing even when I press the trigger on the wand causing me to have low operation pressure so they are sending me a new unloader. Hopefully that solves my issue.
My pressure washer just started sputtering, the reason I'm here. My pressure washer has only been used a handful of times and I saw the pressure valve on it but never paid it any attention. It has a clear cover on it. After popping it off and pushing in on it like you did, it seemed to be fine on every push like it was never stuck. I put it back on, put the cover back on and cranked it back up. Still getting that sputter/no/low pressure thing happening. I was watching the valve as I pulled the wand trigger and noticed it moving in and out as I pulled the trigger. Should I see that piece or parts of that piece move?
That's a good question as I have never watched it in action. I assume since it has a spring in the back it would move, but I'm not sure. The engine is sputtering and you have no pressure?
@@DIYAllied The engine runs great, it's something in the pressure mechanisms that's the issue. The engine runs smooth when I pull the trigger and when it's just idling. I'll video it for you in a little bit so you can see what I'm talking about. I'll put the link here. Thanks for replying. :)
It could be. The first time I had a pump "failure" was due to loose bolts that allowed for play in the junction between the engine and the pump. Ultimately the pump lost most of its pressure because the shaft was slipping in the pump housing. In that case, I had no choice but to buy and new pump. Good luck and thanks for commenting.
I have this type pressure washer with the spring unloader valve. Thee unloader valve moves and I sprayed it with white lithium grease. I have checked absolutely everything I can think of but I still do not get pressure when I engage the wand. Do those types of unloader valves need adjusting?
Make sure to remove all the air from the hose and pump by letting the water run through before you start it. It will not build pressure if there is air in the system. It is possible that if it froze that the valves have broken.
Thank you for your video. When I turned on the house water, the water go to the low pressure side and start shooting out of the soap tank. Pulling the wand trigger doesn't help and only a trickle of water comes out of the wand. I figure it must be to UV so I remove the clip and start prying on the spring. Didn't budge. I sprayed wd40 on it and let it sit. Still stuck. I put some vice grips on i the spring area and tried to rock it. No movement. I tapped on with a hammer and sprayed more wd40 but no luck. It feels solid. Ideas?
Thanks for watching a commenting. If you have the same model and pump, that unloader cable should come out. They have a tendency to rust tight if they have been in there a while. I'm not sure why you would have water coming into the soap tank. Kinda sounds like maybe one of the internal valves maybe stuck.
I'd make sure the intake screen is clean, could possibly be a clogged tip or it could be the wrong tip. The blue tip is the soap tip and has very little pressure.
I have a Craftsman 580.768350, it's a Honda GCV160 with 4 small chemical containers. It's dripping water underneath through the brass part below the pump, and when it starts it has some pressure for a second, and when i pull the trigger, off goes the pressure. It doesn't have that spring part visible like in your video. Do you have any suggestions Sir?
Is it possible that it froze in storage? If so you could have big problems with the pump. Luckily they are easily replaced and fairly inexpensive. Happened to me once years ago, was leaking water in the same place yours is. Turned out the pump housing was cracked.
@@waltercardenas7354 It could be the pump, especially if it froze. Make sure you arent using the blue tip as that is the soap tip and wont provide any pressure.
Hi my gc190 has a problem its like beep beep if you pull the trigger i have checked everything but it look alright tho.. any idea why its acting like that? change oil done too
No. Not really. It's best not to risk damage to the pump and yourself by making big adjustments to the tension on that spring for minimal pressure increase.
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Thanks!
OMG. Thank you so much.
DUDE!!! I was literally online researching pump replacements for this model of pressure washer, as I had left it out in the New England winter in my shed without "treatment". Figured I had blown the pump but good. Saw your video and figured "what the hell, I cant screw it up and more than it already is..." and BAM, full pressure! Thank you SO much!!
Wow. That's great! Thanks for commenting. It's always great to hear that I've helped someone out. Thanks Jason.
Thanks a lot, saved me 💰💰 and a trip to the repair shop , and headache, took me only 3 minutes to fix my Ryobi pressure washer with honda engine after watching this video, the only video on UA-cam that helped me in my situation. Thanks again
Thank you so much. I am happy to have helped.
I searched the internet and finally found you. You were a great help w your explanation.
Thank you. I'm glad to have helped.
GREAT VIDEO.. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.. 🤓
From experience with other pressure washer Unloader Valves (UV), I have found that some can get extremely tight in the pump head.. After you remove the Staple / Clip, start the pressure washer and cycle the wand trigger a few times and the pressure will pop the UV right out.. It will pop out and fly 2-3 feet, aim it away from people and property you don’t want damaged.. I place a 5 gallon bucket on the side to catch them.)
A pair of vise grips and a small slide hammer works on the really tight ones..
(Chlorinated or hard water is the enemy of a UV, they get stuck from mineral buildup as they dry out!!)
ALWAYS check the O-Rings for cracks and then lube the UV with a SILICONE grease..
(Swimming pool type silicone O-Ring lube)
Do NOT use petroleum based grease, it swells the O-Rings and makes more work for you if you need to clean the UV again in the future..
Also, when properly lubed the UV will slide right into the pump head without hammering on it and risking damage to the threads.. A light tap with a soft hammer or screwdriver handle works..
To simplify getting the staple fastener back in, grind / file the tips on the legs to a 45 degree angle and the wedge shape will slide in 200% easier than the original blunt end.. (Beveled side toward pump on install!!)
Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate your comment. Good stuff sir.
I have a basically NEW / one year old unit that sat; now that UV is STUCK/corroded in place; I soaked it with AeroKroil Penetrating Oil tonight and will recheck it tomorrow using your tips to use unit pressure to help force valve out. That's slick; thanks a MILLION
You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.
My UV wasn't stuck and looks fine but i'm not getting any pressure. Do you think the UV internals could be bad?
😎🔥🔥🔥✌🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎯🎯😁
Took 5 minutes and worked right away. Saved me the hassle of trying to replace the whole pump. So simple! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks, perfect. Left it in the garage for the winter. After watching other videos, thought the pump was toast. This fix worked, first shot, fired right up full pressure.
Glad it helped you. Cheers.
Thank you so very much!! My neighbor actually just gave me this washer and I just did your fix and it works GREAT now!! What a day, free 3 year old pressure washer (he only used it twice!!) and a free fix!!
Thats great. Thank you for commenting.
A little grease or oil so you do not damage the o’ring🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I scored a free pressure washer that had only been used a few times and had a stuck pressure Unloader! Thanks a lot brother!
That's awesome. Glad I could help. Thank you for commenting.
If you get no pressure and it sprays a stream of water without the pump engaging, check the filter first. It is located on the water intake. Mine was 1/2 inch deep plugged with calcium.
Add me to the list. I had no pressure at all. I came in to do a quick search before I pulled the pump off and found your video. I didn't realize I had left the water on so when I pulled the pin and started to use the screwdriver to help pull it out, it came flying out with the water pressure. Like yours, the pin had free movement when I picked it 30' away. I put it back in and all is well. Appreciate you sharing this information.
Excellent first check when pressure is gone. Got it done in 10 minutes. Works great. Thanks for the tip.
You are welcome.
After watching way to many videos to find a fix for my pressure waser not having pressure i found your video thank you
Thank you.
You are amazing sir!!! Just did this and it was sticking just a bit. We are back to full power!!!!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I was about ready to head to home depot to buy another one even though I've only used this pressure washer less than 5 times over the past years. It worked!
Awesome.
You don't know how much I appreciate this. This fixed me right up and I'm back in business. Thanks a million.
You are very welcome. Thank you for the positive feedback.
Fixed me up too. I was thinking it might end up being a expensive repair!!! Thanks a bunch my friend.
@@brianhughes4818 No problem sir. Im glad to have helped.
Thanks, I took the part out cleaned and oiled it and worked the pin in and out several times and it begin working again after three years
Awesome. Glad I could help
This did the trick for me. Thnx.
I had a real difficult time getting the pressure valve out even when using the idea a fellow had for taking the horseshoe pin out and exercising the wand a few times.
A buddy up the street, who is a known handy man, came up with an idea that worked well. We pulled off the spring, washer and nut. Then we put a few washers over the threaded pin that were pretty big and fit nicely over the pressure valve housing. Then we found a nut that had the same thread pattern but was fairly large and started to cinch it down on top of the big washer. The effect was the same as pulling back on the valve. It didn't come out easily, but it finally gave up. Cleaned the valve and the housing area, reassembled the system and she ran great.
Thats awesome. Thanks for the tip on getting that valve out.
This pressure valve removal is a bear!
Instead, use a 1/2" box wrench and another box wrench for leverage under the larger nut. No washers or spare parts are needed. 3 hammer taps later and the unloaded pin is out!
@@DIYAlliedwhere can I get the ball bearing that goes in front of the unloader valve.
I did all this before & forgot to put the pin back to hold the unloader valve in place. After I started the engine the ball bearing & unloader valve flew away & still can't find the bearing nowhere
Please help.
@@sonny323 Thats part of what is called a chemical/soep injector. You can buy them on eBay i believe.
@@DIYAllied how do I go about ordering the right part. I saw so many
You just saved me the price of a new pump. Thank you so much!!!
You are welcome.
My Honda Pressure washer had low pressure and the valve was stuck. Thanks to you my wife thinks I am a genius. AWESOME!
That's awesome.
WOW!!!!! THANK A MILLION! I took the valve out and it was fine but in the hole there was a ball bearing I took a punch and very gently kept tapping it and it came loose and now my machine works great!
Thats awesome. I'm glad to have helped. Thanks for commenting.
I think I might have scored something inside where ball bearing is at and now it just keeps building pressure..ugh! Fixed the problem only to create another one FML
@@matthewcooper8217 you may have accidentally tightened the nut down to far. The tighter that spring the more pressure it builds
I did not touch the nut..so I can loosen it some?
@@matthewcooper8217 I always find that with something mechanical it's best to figure out how it works first before you try to fix it. I would take mine apart and try to figure it out but I'm out of town for quite a while. I doubt you scored something. Take it back apart and make sure the ball is free to move. If you could take it out that's even better. There's probably just some build up that needs to be cleaned.
This fixed mine! Black max pressure washer with same Honda engine. Took the valve out, pushed it in to unfreeze it, and put it back in. Full pressure!
Awesome. Glad to hear it.
Worked like a charm. Was a good end to a bad day. Was about to chunk it! Fixed it in 5 minutes.
Glad to hear your day ended better.
Oh my goodness! You just saved me getting a new power washer! Did what you showed and that was exactly the problem!
Awesome. Thanks for commenting.
Sometimes it takes a whole day finding videos and watching them to fix a problem. I got lucky and got this dude on my 2nd video. WD40 all up inside there
Thank you for commenting.
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Thanks Brotha I just fix my problem
No problem. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looked like a great fix and was easy to do. The pressure unloader worked freely so I put it back in and the problem persisted. Removed and checked again, reinstalled and still no pressure. Any other ideas on what could be the cause is appreciated. Used the unit two weeks ago with no problems.
I went through same thing. Per the advice of a man who repairs machines like these all the time, I replaced the pump. It worked great all last summer. But unfortunately the pump was $80.
just fixed my power washer thanks to your video!
I'm glad to hear that.
Fixed my dad's power washer. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome. I'm glad it helped you and your dad out.
Thank you. My pressure is brand new. Never used. No pressure. Go figure. Your fix worked!
You're welcome
Thanks. Worked like a charm; although, it was a pain getting it back in.
You are welcome.
Does anyone have a link to where I can buy this part? The eBay link in the video title narrative does not take me to the part for some reason. Thanks folks. And I agree with all of you, great video, saved us all from replacing our pumps or buying a new PW!
I found them on Amazon
Thank you so much. This happened to me a couple of years ago but I’ll be dammed if I could remember what it took to fix it AGAIN. Works every time 👍
I'm glad to have helped. Thanks for commenting.
@@DIYAllied
Hey no problem. You’ve got a great channel, keep up the good work
I really appriciate that. Thanks.
Thanks man! Saved me parts and time twice now.
That's awesome. I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for commenting.
Good afternoon -- I would like some advice and an explanation if you have time -- what exactly is that valve for and how is it regulated / adjusted / many thanks
The valves purpose is the allow water into the pump until the required pressure is created. Once the pressure is sufficient the valve closes and the water is diverted to recirculation until more water/pressure is needed. It is possible to tighten the nut/spring to create more pressure before it is recirculated but it is not recommended. To much pressure can lead to catastrophic failure of the pump or hose. The valve is set to the correct tension/pressure, from the fctory, for general applications on these machines.
@@DIYAllied Thank you very much - you helped me a lot with the advice - best regards
Ive got water shooting out from the pump, i still get pressure and runs fine but seems to be getting worse. Ill try what you did in video. Is there any other seals or gaskets to look for?
Not that I know of. Good luck.
Thank you! This was exactly what I needed! Much appreciated.
Thank-you for watching.
Thank you so much !! Ours was stuck but wasn’t ruined pulled it put it back in and now there’s pressure !!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Ding Ding Ding!!! We have a solution to my problem. Many thanks!!
You are very welcome. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for information and advice
I store mine with RV antifreeze to keep it from rusting and lube orings
Thank you for commenting.
Thank you for your very useful video. I was able to rectify this problem in 5 minutes.
Can you suggest any product that we can use in the winter to obviate this problem?
As far as I understand this problem it is caused by grit or sand that jams the unloader valve. At least that was the cause for me. I have heard that RV antifreeze can prevent the pump from freezing and ultimately cracking the housing when storing it for the winter. I'm glad to hear that you fixed the problem quickly. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best of luck to you.
Awesome. This fixed my washer also. Thanks.
No problem. Thanks for commenting.
All i can say is thanks... i just saved myself hundreds...
You are welcome. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for commenting.
Thanks. That fixed my Honda 190.
No problem.
I have one new out of the box and no water comes out even with no pressure hose hooked up and engine is off. Pulled this device out and looks fine, plunger works, but no water will come out the port where the gun hooks up to. Hose valve has plenty of city pressure and only 25ft hose.
Figure it out?
No, I really don't know what the issue is, new pump that is bad maybe? I'm calling Snapper support tomorrow, just bought it about 40 days ago at menards, so I'll have to take it in somewhere, it's under warranty.
I enjoyed that you used a hammer to tap the valve in and bottom end of other tool to hammer the pin lol i sun and liked thank you
I'm goofy like that.
Thank you so much for making this video! Fix works GREAT!
Thank you.
Should there be a screen in the inlet? Or does the little white valve in there take its place.
Pretty sure there should be a screen.
Thank you. Thank you. That was my issue. You saved me $ and time getting it repaired. Again. Thanks!!!
No problem. Thanks for watching.
@@DIYAllied what is the mame of that part
Thank You for this video, you made my day! My other hobby is guitar repair. I took the brass end of my fretting hammer (light, mostly rubber plastic hammer) and tapped the valve housing. Came to life on the second try.
Awesome.
Thanks bud, Thought I was going to have to buy a pump.
No problem. Glad you got things worked out.
Thanks! This worked on mine, I was about ready to pony up for a new one!
No problem. Thanks for commenting
Thanks ! I'm going to try that Right Now, because I'm have same problem...
Good luck.
I just fixed Problem. You are Right. Machine has high pressure Now!!!
Thanks a Million!!
@@danielbrien1776 You are welcome.
Cambie todos los sellos pero no tiene presión, puede ser lo que sacastes en el vídeo ??
Thank you, this fix worked great!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Thank you so much for the "Super". That's my first one.
Thank you this video just saved me soo much aggravation
No problem. Im glad it helped you out. Thanks for commenting
Thank you!! Go old UA-cam coming through in the clutch again thank you sir!!!
Right on. Thanks for the comment.
I cannot remove the value from the pump. I tried your way and used WD-40. Also used pliers, but I'm afraid I might brake the valve while doing it. Is there another way to remove it?
Unfortunately I don't know another way to remove it. They can be very stubborn. The product Liquid wrench works pretty well also. I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you so much!! This helped me out so much! Do you know, do I have to continue to remove this piece to keep the pressure? The pressure stayed on for about 2 hours and then it stopped. Thanks!
Usually what causes this problem is grit or sand in the water. Sometimes it gets in when you hook up the hose. Sometimes if you are using well water the pump can draw a small amount of sand from the bottom of well.
Great video! very helpful hint. never knew about the pressure valve.
Outstanding! Mine was stuck just like you said. Thanks!
Thank you and you are welcome
Thanks for this! Your video keeps giving!
Thank you. Have a great day.
I've got a brand-new 3600 psi Honda GX200 pressure washer that is giving me half pressure brand new when pressing the trigger on the gun put an operation I'm only getting 1900 PSI no matter what nozzle I use when i release the trigger the idle head pressure builds to 4200 PSI and then settles at 4000 psi the unloader adjustment cap was missing that is normally on the screw and the screw itself was slightly bent. Store i bought the machine from wouldn't let me return it as soon as they knew I had already put oil and fuel in it to use it. Fortunately Simpson or rather FNA group seems to think i have a faulty unloader valve and it is bypassing even when I press the trigger on the wand causing me to have low operation pressure so they are sending me a new unloader. Hopefully that solves my issue.
Pressure washer companies hate this video 🤣
You might be right. Thanks for the comment.
Excellent info. Worked for me. Thanks
Thank you.
Gotta love UA-cam, that did the trick perfectly 👍👍
Awesome.
I’m having trouble getting that out should just pull straight out right?😩😢
Yup. Mightg try some penetrating oil also
Just what I needed. Thanks!
No problem.
My pressure washer just started sputtering, the reason I'm here. My pressure washer has only been used a handful of times and I saw the pressure valve on it but never paid it any attention. It has a clear cover on it. After popping it off and pushing in on it like you did, it seemed to be fine on every push like it was never stuck. I put it back on, put the cover back on and cranked it back up. Still getting that sputter/no/low pressure thing happening. I was watching the valve as I pulled the wand trigger and noticed it moving in and out as I pulled the trigger. Should I see that piece or parts of that piece move?
That's a good question as I have never watched it in action. I assume since it has a spring in the back it would move, but I'm not sure. The engine is sputtering and you have no pressure?
@@DIYAllied The engine runs great, it's something in the pressure mechanisms that's the issue. The engine runs smooth when I pull the trigger and when it's just idling. I'll video it for you in a little bit so you can see what I'm talking about. I'll put the link here. Thanks for replying. :)
@@ItsMeScareCro the first thing I'd check is the tip. Make sure you are not using the blue(soap) tip.
Is there supposed to be a tiny metal ball that goes into the hole before the unloaded valve?
my unloader valve is stuck in the hole, any suggestions to get it out? I've spent hours, on two machines and neither will come out! Ugh
Pb blaster, time, and choice words is all I can offer. Good luck.
Thank you! this fixed mine, it was stuck in.
Joseph Nicolosi You are welcome. I'm glad it helped.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! working great now such an easy fix!
You are welcome.
Thanks for an informative video. I got my Homelite pressure washer back online with some penetrating oil and your video.
That's awesome. I'm glad to hear that.
My pressure washer pressure goes up and down.... sometimes it works for a few minutes, sometimes less. The valve is free and clean. Any ideas?
do you happen to know that part number. I have the same unit and want to replace it.
mine doesn't run the water through the pump at all (engine off). is that unloader valve the cause?
I have a honda pressure washer with the same engine as the one in your video but I put it in run mode and it turns off whatever you think it is
It worked for me. Thanks!
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My pump lost most of its pressure. It’s making a bit of a new noise. I checked this and seems that it freely moves. Assuming I have a bad pump then?
It could be. The first time I had a pump "failure" was due to loose bolts that allowed for play in the junction between the engine and the pump. Ultimately the pump lost most of its pressure because the shaft was slipping in the pump housing. In that case, I had no choice but to buy and new pump. Good luck and thanks for commenting.
I have this type pressure washer with the spring unloader valve. Thee unloader valve moves and I sprayed it with white lithium grease. I have checked absolutely everything I can think of but I still do not get pressure when I engage the wand. Do those types of unloader valves need adjusting?
Make sure to remove all the air from the hose and pump by letting the water run through before you start it. It will not build pressure if there is air in the system. It is possible that if it froze that the valves have broken.
Thank you for your video. When I turned on the house water, the water go to the low pressure side and start shooting out of the soap tank. Pulling the wand trigger doesn't help and only a trickle of water comes out of the wand. I figure it must be to UV so I remove the clip and start prying on the spring. Didn't budge. I sprayed wd40 on it and let it sit. Still stuck. I put some vice grips on i the spring area and tried to rock it. No movement. I tapped on with a hammer and sprayed more wd40 but no luck. It feels solid. Ideas?
Thanks for watching a commenting. If you have the same model and pump, that unloader cable should come out. They have a tendency to rust tight if they have been in there a while. I'm not sure why you would have water coming into the soap tank. Kinda sounds like maybe one of the internal valves maybe stuck.
I have exactly same problem
@@glock-hm3ro hey, great name. I kind of prefer my nine and 45 millimeter over the 40’s but hey to each their own.
Thanks for above. If no pressure after aove where to nex?
I'd make sure the intake screen is clean, could possibly be a clogged tip or it could be the wrong tip. The blue tip is the soap tip and has very little pressure.
What should I do if I can’t for the life of me get the black plastic part off?
Thanks man ! Saved me a bunch ! Where can I send you $50 for the save !
Hey no problem sir. Glad I could help.
Thanks for tip. It's work for me.
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I have a Craftsman 580.768350, it's a Honda GCV160 with 4 small chemical containers. It's dripping water underneath through the brass part below the pump, and when it starts it has some pressure for a second, and when i pull the trigger, off goes the pressure. It doesn't have that spring part visible like in your video. Do you have any suggestions Sir?
Is it possible that it froze in storage? If so you could have big problems with the pump. Luckily they are easily replaced and fairly inexpensive. Happened to me once years ago, was leaking water in the same place yours is. Turned out the pump housing was cracked.
Where can I purchase this item? Thanks Good video
You can find them on amazon or ebay.
What if is not the unloader valve? Water comes out but no pressure. By the way thanks for the respond.
@@waltercardenas7354 It could be the pump, especially if it froze. Make sure you arent using the blue tip as that is the soap tip and wont provide any pressure.
Hi my gc190 has a problem its like beep beep if you pull the trigger i have checked everything but it look alright tho.. any idea why its acting like that? change oil done too
I'm not sure on that.
I'm gonna try it. Thanks in advance.
Hi can I spray wd 40 on stuck valve stem?
Yes
I have the same engine on my pressure washer but I can’t find where the thing id
I lost pressure I removed the valve it was fine. Nothing stuck. Put it back and still no pressure
My powerstroke lost some pressure. I try to put out de Valve but it's hard AND I'm afraid broke it. If do some strong movement Woud i broke?
Possibly but they are pretty durable. They are not to expensive.
Yes. Not expensive. But I'm outside usa. I'm living in Cartagena de indias. Colombia south América. That replacement are very hard to fine here.
May i send you a little video Washing a old Toyota? Only using red 0 fitting My WSP 3046757660.
What else could it be if the valve isn't the issue?
Clogged inlet screen, air in the hose or pump, wrong (soap)tip.
Great angle to view repair. Awesome thanks. I just subscribed
Thank you. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for subscribing.
Hi can you adjust theses valves for more pressure thank you
No. Not really. It's best not to risk damage to the pump and yourself by making big adjustments to the tension on that spring for minimal pressure increase.
DIY Allied thank you for information
@@chrisgreenall8024 You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. .
What if you can't get the unloader valve out? Seems to be fused and won't come out.
They can be very difficult to remove
Thanks a lot!! It solved the problem
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Thanks for the great video.... This is just what I needed to fix my power washer 🙂
That's awesome. Glad it helped.