pressure washer dies when using gun
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pressure washer dies when using gun
My pressure washer was working just fine and now when I start it up it stutters a little more and when I go to use the high pressure water hose it works for about 5 seconds then slow starts to die out until it stops completely. I think I'm going to try and replace the sparkplug, any other ideas as to why it might be doing this? I just changed the oil and the gas isn't contaminated with anything either.
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yet another update (feel like I'm keeping a diary here )
I poured more oil into the other hole oil comes out of (not sure of the technical name) and it worked this time, except it would not keep pressure. I also found a little machined piece of metal, looks like it belongs somewhere but it was just sitting on the inside where the oil goes. Any idea what this is?
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I poured more oil into the other hole oil comes out of (not sure of the technical name) and it worked this time, except it would not keep pressure. I also found a little machined piece of metal, looks like it belongs somewhere but it was just sitting on the inside where the oil goes. Any idea what this is?
thanks
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Originally Posted by cheese
What hole are you talking about? The oil fill tube on the engine? On the pump?
Now the metal piece I found sitting inside the pump looks just like a flint, I almost wonder if it is a flint...but can't imagine why it would be in there. Here is a picture of what it looked like
- http://www.topai.co.jp/marvelous/img/ac/ac5.jpg
I'm still having problems with the pressure washer, it will run fine until I squeeze on the trigger of the sprayer...then it dies in a matter of seconds. I'm lost on this one..and I'd hate to pay $50+ an hour to have this fixed
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I"m only a novice on pumps, but any time you pull metal out of an oil chamber you have some serious issues. If you are assuming that the dipstick is to measure the level of oil, and you are not sure if it is on the engine or pump, then I would suggest that you bring this to a professional or someone with some mechanical knowledge, as it sounds like you are lacking in that area. I certainly don't want to sound rude, but working on engines, etc. does require some insight and basic understanding of mechanical applications.
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Originally Posted by oneacer
I"m only a novice on pumps, but any time you pull metal out of an oil chamber you have some serious issues. If you are assuming that the dipstick is to measure the level of oil, and you are not sure if it is on the engine or pump, then I would suggest that you bring this to a professional or someone with some mechanical knowledge, as it sounds like you are lacking in that area. I certainly don't want to sound rude, but working on engines, etc. does require some insight and basic understanding of mechanical applications.
I realize I am lacking in mechanical knowledge, but that's why I came here. I'm just hoping someone has had a similar problem and can help me out.
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Motor oil is never used in hydraulic pumps.
If thats what was used drain it out and use hydaulic fluid. Somewhere in there owners manual it will tell you the proper type and weight. Most likely in specifications or capacities
If thats what was used drain it out and use hydaulic fluid. Somewhere in there owners manual it will tell you the proper type and weight. Most likely in specifications or capacities
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Originally Posted by mikesmalleng
Motor oil is never used in hydraulic pumps.
If thats what was used drain it out and use hydaulic fluid. Somewhere in there owners manual it will tell you the proper type and weight. Most likely in specifications or capacities
If thats what was used drain it out and use hydaulic fluid. Somewhere in there owners manual it will tell you the proper type and weight. Most likely in specifications or capacities
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I've seen several pressure washer pumps that reccomended engine oil for fill. I don't know about yours. Call the manufacturer or email them and ask what type oil should be used.