Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 18
GA
10-19-15, 09:46 AM
#1
Pressure washer starts but cuts out
This is a Ryobi 3100 with Honda GVC190 engine. We use it a couple of times a year and probably don't store it correctly.
When we pull the cord, it will start but only run for about a second before cutting out. At that point, the cord is locked and we can't do anything.
We've changed the spark plug but that's about it. We did drain the gas but we put 'fresh' gas in from a can we'd had for probably a year.
What should be our next steps?
Thanks
When we pull the cord, it will start but only run for about a second before cutting out. At that point, the cord is locked and we can't do anything.
We've changed the spark plug but that's about it. We did drain the gas but we put 'fresh' gas in from a can we'd had for probably a year.
What should be our next steps?
Thanks
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 243
LA
10-19-15, 07:18 PM
#5
I agree with Geo 100 percent. I was gonna mention to take the gas out and put some new gas in there.
Also pull the trigger on the wand to relieve the pressure.
After you get it running right the engine I mean. If your pressure on the pump doesn't build up DO NOT keep running the engine.
Check the unloader valve ~!~!
Also pull the trigger on the wand to relieve the pressure.
After you get it running right the engine I mean. If your pressure on the pump doesn't build up DO NOT keep running the engine.
Check the unloader valve ~!~!
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 243
LA
10-20-15, 12:59 PM
#8
Look it up on google or you tube. Real easy to fix or replace ~!~! Hope this helps.
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 18
GA
10-26-15, 06:11 AM
#9
I went with the easiest thing first. Tried firing it up while pulling the trigger and it worked perfectly. Not sure if I should post a smiley image or a red-faced one at this point.
I wasn't certain what I'd do with the drained gas (if it came to that) so I just left the engine running until it cut out.
Since then I've tried it a couple more times and all is good.
Thank you all for the advice.
I wasn't certain what I'd do with the drained gas (if it came to that) so I just left the engine running until it cut out.
Since then I've tried it a couple more times and all is good.
Thank you all for the advice.