Let’s run through the tools, where they are used and if you should buy a complete tool kit or individual tools (and These are one of the most used tools troubleshooting pressure cleaners because most pump assemblies are fastened together with hex head screws. Remove the power cord from the electrical socket and insert it into another socket. I also use them when putting it back together to seat valves and get o-rings and seals into position.You’ll be very happy to have a set lying around when trying to sort out your power washer faults.I had a hard time deciding to put hex keys or needle-nose pliers first because they are both used often.Electric machines’ plastic covers – which hide the pump and motor – are held together with Philips head screws.Gas machines also use Philips – often to clamp down wires and assemble their frames etc.In addition, you’ll want some slotted screwdrivers to help wedge/drive out certain parts like pump plunger seals.

And pressure washers have some tight spots.Did you know hammers are the oldest known hand tool?Yup, hammers with handle attached to hard impacting head have been discovered and dated back 30,000 years.

If the pressure washer turns on, you know that the problem is with the previous electrical socket and not with the pressure washer. Step 3 Move the pressure washer's cord to an electrical outlet that does not have any other major appliances plugged into it. You will Click image to see current price on Amazon for this 170-piece Crescent brand tool setThe single kit that has everything you need to troubleshoot pressure cleaners (except for a rubber mallet) is this 170-piece mechanics tool set by Crescent.If you don’t already own all these hand tools – and you plan on fixing your power washer on your own – then this is the best tool kit.There’s 15 or so reasons why you may experience these faults and the same number of fixes.Before we get into the fixes, let’s learn more about the burner components.A hot water pressure washer has a burner to heat the water. If there was no unloader valve then pressure would build inside the system (when not in use) so when you did pull the trigger it would stall the engine or explode a weak link part – probably the pressure hose o-ring.Check out where the unloader is located on 3 different pressure washer pumps:As you can see the unloader is located on the exit side of the pump because it allows the pressurized water to flow back through the pump when it isn’t exiting into the high pressure hose (you’re not pressure washing anything).Both these assemblies can be taken out of the pump for cleaning and repair, without damaging them.Many pressure problems begin and end at the unloader. Do not rush to contact the service center. For all the problems in the work of the washer you will find possible … However, there are some simple fixes.Let’s look at popular brands, the types/styles of pressure washer they make (including pump brand & type), common issues with those pumps and where you can find further troubleshooting information.Briggs & Stratton is Troy Bilt’s OEM (original equipment manufacturer) meaning Troy Bilt specifies certain things about the machine (eg. Be careful because once you do – and word gets around – you’ll be the go-to-fixit-guy-or-gal for everyone and everything.“Hey, James, come fix my pressure washer and I’ll give you a beer.”5 minutes later (beer in hand) he tells me he bought a My pressure washer troubleshooting experience told me it was air in Nothing is worse than a pressure washer that starts up but won’t pressure wash properly. Torx head screws are also used once you get to the engine block.Every tool set needs sockets & ratchet and wrenches despite them doing the same thing.Because you can have one ratchet and socket heads for every bolt size in a compact case. I use them often when tearing down a pump to fix water pressure issues. This is often caused by a dirty or broken unloader valve assembly (see above tips).Simpson Cleaning are some of the most popular residential gas machines because they offer great value for money and their pressure washers’ wheelbarrow stance is sturdy and much easier to move around compared to the common upright designs.Common problems include low or no pressure after a few seconds use and soap not entering system properly.If you pressure wash you’re bound to need to troubleshoot an issue at some stage.

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