What does the choke do on a pressure washer?

The manual choke control system allows the small engine equipment operator to temporarily adjust the fuel to air mixture and makes starting an engine that has not been used for a considerable length of time easier.

Can a pressure washer be started without water?

Although you can start a pressure washer without water, it is not advisable to do it. Without water, even for only a few seconds, your pump will be working harder than it should be. The pumps job is to take in water from the supply hose and push it out through the nozzle.

Can you tip a pressure washer on its side?

It’s recommended you always keep a washing machine in an upright position. Laying a washer on its side can cause the inner and outer tubs to bump against each other, which can loosen support pads or damage the suspension.

Why does my power washer only runs on choke?

Running only when choked indicates too much air into the simple carb, starving for gas. This is similar to when a motor will only run for a few moments after or while pressing the primer bulb.

Can you let a pressure washer idle?

For this reason you should not let your pressure washer idle, not spraying water for more than a few minutes. Without cooling the pump head the temperature will begin to climb to 200+ degrees. When it gets that hot, water seals and o-rings soften and wear quickly. Valves can be distorted and warp.

Can you use a pressure washer with a bucket of water?

Using a bucket of water could be one of the many ways you access your pressure water. Notably, you can’t just fill your bucket of water and place a hose inside of it to access the liquid. With the right suction hose, you place one end into your water source (the bucket), and the other end into the pressure washer.

Why did my pressure washer locked up?

If you tipped the pressure washer on its side recently, oil may have filled the cylinder, preventing the engine from spinning. If the recoil starter spins after removing it from the engine, then the engine is locked up. You’ll likely need to have a service technician examine and repair the locked-up engine.

What happens if pressure washer tips over?

There will be a lot of smoke at first. This may take several minutes depending on how much oil got into the system. If engine does not start, there may still be more oil in cylinder. Remove plug again, check for oil, clean plug, pull cord some more and try again.

What happens when your pressure washer is flooded?

Flooded pressure washer engine A flooded engine is excessively overfed by a mixture of air and fuel. Flooding will not allow your engine to ignite. It happens when the mixture of air and fuel exceeds the upper explosive limit of the engine of your pressure washer.

What happens if your pressure washer won’t start?

However, with all of that being said, the pressure washer actually needs to work for you to put it to use. Sometimes pressure washers won’t start, which can be a really big problem. Of course, if your pressure washer won’t turn on, you can’t wash anything with it.

Is it safe to use a pressure washer on a roof?

The water pressure strips away the granules that protect your roof. Not to mention, using a pressure washer in a high place is dangerous— when you squeeze the trigger the powerful recoil on the spray wand could throw you off balance and off a ladder. For cleaning your air conditioning unit, don’t reach for a pressure washer.

Is it safe to run a pressure washer indoors?

Never run a gas-powered pressure washer indoors. Gas engines emit deadly carbon monoxide gas and must be fully ventilated at all times when running. Attach a fan tip to the pressure washer spray nozzle. Do not use a pinpoint tip, which can easily damage the grout. Set the spray pressure at a low setting.