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Re: [Shop-talk] Gas Pressure Washer problem

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Gas Pressure Washer problem
From: "Matt" <mbarre@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 16:01:47 GMT
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Full-name: "Matt" <mbarre@juno.com>
Good tips!
Engine oil is good.  I don't think the engine is the problem.  The tip back 
methodology makes sense. I am thinking a problem with the trigger valve...  I 
will report my findings  It's gonnaa be a couple of days though.


---------- Original Message ----------
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
To: Matt <mbarre@juno.com>
Cc: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Gas Pressure Washer problem
Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 11:05:44 -0400

My pressure washer is electric, but I assume the plumbing is similar.  If I 
take the wand off, water will flow through the machine and the pump.  I would 
first remove the tip, being careful to avoid any residual pressure.  Pull the 
trigger and see what comes out with the supply hose connected.  Then work your 
way back to the pump.
Also try removing the spark plug and see if it will turn over that way.
On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 9:51â?¯AM Matt <mbarre@juno.com> wrote:
I cranked up the old pressure washer this weekend and it ran great, till it 
quit. It is an old Karcher G4000SH with low time, less than 50 hours on it. My 
wife was washing the deck, she put down the gun to reposition and when she went 
to resume it bogged down and quit. I was summoned to restart and find it is 
very hard to turn the motor over via the pull cord, I figure there is residual 
pressure on the pump so I pulled the trigger on the gun but nothing comes 
out.  Does this mean no residual pressure or is it a trigger failure?

I am stumped.  Any guidance or ideas?
TIA!
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