Pressure washer problems......?

Bob

I have a Honda GC 190 Pressure Washer that doesn't start properly. Very hard to pull the cord. So I checked the oil and the oil came pouring out even though it was on level ground. Now I am thinking that I need to change the oil even though I just did that a week ago. The oil that came pouring out was very runny its like water got into it although I doubt that is possible.

My question is what type of oil should I put in it? (I had SAE-30 in it already)
thinking about filling it up with this --- http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/pennzoil-motor-oil/ID=prod6015629-product

What do yah think?

Also here is manufactures website. (manual)

http://engines.honda.com/pdf/manuals/00X31Z8A0230.pdf

Answer
I think your engine has a major problem. If there is any fluid in the combustion chamber, it will be very difficult to crank it because neither oil nor water is compressible. If more oil drained out of it than the amount you put into it, either water or gasoline is leaking into the crankcase causing the fluid level to rise up to the combustion chamber. It sounds (from your description) like it's gasoline leaking into the oil,thus thinning it out. Water doesn't dissolve with oil and usually turns the oil a milky white color which is easily seen. You can remove the spark plug and pull the starter rope. if any fluid is in there, it will be ejected through the spark plug hole. If so, you'll have to find the cause and repair it before trying to start the engine.

how do you pull pressure washer pump off the engine honda 3/4 keyed shaft.?

DUMBDON

I need to replace a pressure pump and unbolted it and can not get it off.

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I use a pickling fork a u shaped wedge tool with a strike end.

The keys are a harder steel than the crankshaft and often fret the crank. one solution over the years has been to use a silicone glue type product and literally glue the two parts together.

Because of the high rpm 3400 and pressure combined with water these things can be very difficult to separate.

some pumps will come with threaded ports on the ears to provide a means to separate the pump from the motor. Use caution as it is easy to break of the ears if too much for is use on the bolts.

drain all the oil from the pump before you start. Try the flat bar method above as some times you get lucky.

If that does not work you need to use the pickling fork and a mini sledge or very large hammer hit it form all four directions working around the shaft. sometimes a large wrench is needed as a block as the unit separates.

It often takes a huge amount of sweat time and force to separate these two.

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I have a Pressure Washer with a 13hp Honda Engine that has lost hose pressuer for some reason.?

alaguy757

I was using this pressure washer yesterday and it suddenly went from about 3800 psi to about 1100 psi. The engine and voulume of water are not an issue. Can you give me some guidance on what it could be. Thank You

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Check for a plugged hose or nozzle. You must have a pressure regulator see what it looks like. You might have picked up a piece of dirt. And it is stuck in an orifice some where in system. There must be some kind of restriction some where in the system.

Pressure Washers: HONDA vs. BRIGGS & STRATTON engine?

Orion

I am considering buying a pressure washer.
My uses: cars, decks, siding, and concrete/brick walkways.
Honda engine: 160 cc, 2600 max psi, 2.3 max gpm. ($339)
VS.
Briggs & Stratton engine: 175 cc, 2700 max psi, 2.3 max gpm. ($299)

As you can see, my dilema is trying to justify paying for a more expensive Honda engine that has less power ratings.

Which should I buy? and most importantly...why?

Answer
I have a Honda pressure washer,it has been in regular use for several years,without any trouble.

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how do you pull pressure washer pump off the engine honda 3/4 keyed shaft.?

DUMBDON

I need to replace a pressure pump and unbolted it and can not get it off.

Answer
I use a pickling fork a u shaped wedge tool with a strike end.

The keys are a harder steel than the crankshaft and often fret the crank. one solution over the years has been to use a silicone glue type product and literally glue the two parts together.

Because of the high rpm 3400 and pressure combined with water these things can be very difficult to separate.

some pumps will come with threaded ports on the ears to provide a means to separate the pump from the motor. Use caution as it is easy to break of the ears if too much for is use on the bolts.

drain all the oil from the pump before you start. Try the flat bar method above as some times you get lucky.

If that does not work you need to use the pickling fork and a mini sledge or very large hammer hit it form all four directions working around the shaft. sometimes a large wrench is needed as a block as the unit separates.

It often takes a huge amount of sweat time and force to separate these two.

what is the best pressure washer?

Q. Looking for a good gas cold water pressure washer for home use.

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There are a couple different types of cold water, gas pressure washers out there. There are direct drive models, and there are belt drive models. The difference is as follows:

Direct Drive- These things are more efficient because they have no moving parts. the shaft from the motor is connected directly to the pump, so no belts or pulleys are required. These units are cheaper because they are simpler to build.

Belt Drive- These units use a belt and pulleys to connect the motor and the pump. This setup uses a few more parts, but is actually preferable to the direct drive units because they last longer. This is because a larger pulley can be used at the pump, causing the pump to run at a lower RPM than the motor. this is less straining on the pump, and will help your unit to last longer. Unfortunately, it is also more expensive.

For home use, I would go with a belt driven unit. If you are using the pressure washer less than 20 hours a week consistently, then it is not worth the added cost to get a belt driven unit. If you do a quick Google search, you will see that most sources recommend 3000 PSI for concrete, and that is more than enough for siding and decks (I'll put a link in my sources to a forum discussion on what pressure is needed for concrete). 3000 PSI is also enough to run a surface cleaner or rotary nozzle if you later decide that you want to speed up that driveway cleaning. I have heard it said that pressure cleans, but flow helps you clean it faster, so make sure that the machine you get has a decent GPM rating. A machine that is like 3000 PSI at 2 Gallons per minute will be perfect for what you need it for.

Note: I would get a machine with a Honda engine. They rarely have to be serviced, and after market parts are abundant online for cheaper repairs.

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Pressure Washer engine oil?

coaster

I recently rediscovered a somewhat old Honda 6 hp pressure washer and want to get it running. I got 2 cycle multi purpose engine oil for it and am hoping that it will work fine. I don't have any information about it with my and therefore cannot look up a owner manual. My question is basically will a pressure washer that needs say 3 cycle engine oil run with 2 cycle?
On second thoughts it seems to be a 5hp and looks like this. http://www.dynamitetoolco.com/BE-PE-2005HWX-5HP-2500-PSI-Honda-Pressure-Washer-p/bep-pe-2005hwx.htm

Answer
Your pressure washer is run by a 4cycle engine which has a seperate oil reservoir. I would suggest using a standard 30 wt engine oil which is recommended for lawnmower engines. A 2- cycle engine oil is used on only in small engines like weed eaters and chain saws and is mixed in with gasoline.

Pressure washer?

LA_08

I need a pressure washer for a mobile car wash what type of pressure washer should I be looking for (PSI,HP, and GPM)

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For cars only you simply need a 2000 psi..You definately want one with a ohc engine on it..not the common mower type engine...Most "honda" engines on pressure washers are ohc's (overhead cams)..get one that has a gun that has exchangeable tips and not the ones that you twist the heads to adjust it...these bend and clog up and require buuying a whloe new gun... 5 hp is plenty good..3,5 actually for just cars will

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Pressure Washer leaking between hose and gun?

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Ronco Equi

I have an excell pressure washer with a honda engine, and it started leaking on the connection between the hose and the gun. Does anyone know what could be happening? And how can I fix that?

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You can either fix your O-Ring on the connector which should be around $2.00 or you can buy a new quick connector (in case your connector is bad/rusty this would be a better idea) on both gun and hose. I personally buy my parts at www.roncoshop.com - they are very reasonable, fast and trustworthy!

Why wouldn't a pressure washer be putting out any pressure?

Arch Bisho

I've had this pressure washer for 2 years, I just sold it and the guy says 'the pump cut out and won't come back on'. Its a 13hp Honda engine, on a 3600 psi 4gpm pump. What would cause a loss of pressure? If the pump seized, would the engine still run?
Its hooked up to a house spiket, I think it flows 6-8 gpm.

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You didnt give much information as to what brand pump is mounted to the honda engine. But to venture an educated guess I would say Cam is right. The unloader valve is stuck in the unload mode. It could also be the "Easy-Start Spring" has broken and is locked in the start mode. (low pressure mode for easy starting of large horse power engines)

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I took apart my pressure washer pump and gear oil has spilled all over. How do I reassemble?

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X-Men

I took apart my Karcher K2400HH pressure washer pump unit from the engine and now gear oil is all over on the ground. I think I took the whole pump unit out and now I need to reassemble it back again. How do I put it back together, where do I fill the oil back in and what type of gear oil should I use? Any help would be appreciated.

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I had the same problem with a Generac Model No 1537 2400PSI washer.!!! This unit has a 5.5 HP Honda engine.
I'm a builder, and one of my customers gave me this pressure washer after he had problems with it. Seems he left it with the gas in it for years and gummed up the carb. He told me his daughter ran it without the water turned on and burned up the pressure pump. He bought a new pump, but had no idea how to replace it. When I removed the old pump, I had a flood of oil on the garage floor. The new pump was a Briggs and Stratton kit #193473GS, and did not have the wet bearings of the original. It bolted right up to the bottom of the engine and works like a charm.. It took a little cleaning with Gum-out to get the engine running, but now it works fine.
I remember that there was a drain plug on the side of the pump shaft housing, but nowhere in the service manual did it tell you what weight oil went in there ,or how much.

What is the best way to clean an engine?

planning f

I have a 2001 Honda Accord and the engine is getting a little dirty. I want to clean it. I know that i shouldnt take a pressure washer to it cause certain parts you do not want to get wet. Whats the best way to clean it?

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go to parts store, by some engine degreaser, it comes in a big aerosol can, with the engine cold, spray it on nd let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, either with a water hose or a pressure washer rinse it off.
using a pressure washer wony hurt anything as long as you dont get too close to actually break plastic parts, or blow stuff off. also if you use hose or pressure washer, make sure you dont spray water into carb or throttle body.

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