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Power washer engine problems

  • 21-11-2011 8:54am
    #1
    Genuineguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I have a 3000 PSI power washer that i am finding hard to start lately when hot. Its a honda engine 6hp Replica. When i pull the start cord the engine starts and can swing over slowly for ages, When i try to adjust the choke it is slow in stabilizing the engine speed to full throttle revs, When i get it started it runs and there seems to be no problems, ie no reaving up and down.

    What could be the issue? Is it that its not getting enough petrol at start up(cold). Could there be an issue with the Carburetor, Has anyone ever had the issue before with these.


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  • #2
    Genuineguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Genuineguy


    Does anyone have any Ideas as to the problem,

    1.The problem/symptons i am seeing, is that indicating that there could be an issue with the.
    1. Spark plugs,
    2. Carbureotor,
    3. Air intake,

    Any ideas?


  • #3
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    One cause that is fairly easy to check is to take off the carb, take it apart and blow it out with an airline.

    Loads of videos on youtube showing you how


  • #4
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    What's the oil level like. If its too low there could be an automatic cut off switch which causes it to run like this.


  • #5
    Genuineguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Genuineguy


    Hi, I was talking to a guy that fixes small petrol engines, He told me that it was the Symprons of an electrical fault in the Ignition Coil i.e. its easy to start when cold however when hot it is harder to get it started, It doesnt seem to be the Carburetor as once it is running there is no issues, I will replace the Coil and see does this help.


  • #6
    Solnskaya
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Solnskaya


    buy a Honda engine and sling it on the washer. Them replicas are pure cack and give endless problems. Go genuine Rodney, you know it makes sense..


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  • #7
    Ronnie Raygun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭Ronnie Raygun


    Genuineguy wrote: »
    Hi,
    I have a 3000 PSI power washer that i am finding hard to start lately when hot. Its a honda engine 6hp Replica. When i pull the start cord the engine starts and can swing over slowly for ages, When i try to adjust the choke it is slow in stabilizing the engine speed to full throttle revs

    Are you using choke to start a hot engine? :confused:


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