Briggs and Stratton pressure washer troubleshooting. Troubleshooting the Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer can save you money.
Here are a few common issues and their causes. With the correct diagnosis, the repair will be performed with minimal replacement parts costs.
Briggs and Stratton pressure washer troubleshooting
In this post, we will discuss some common difficulties and how to solve them.
Please follow these steps to discover a solution to your Briggs and Stratton pressure wash problems.
Briggs & Stratton Pressure washer won’t start
Inspect the spark plug to make sure it’s working or replace it if there is a problem.
Check to see that the porcelain insulator isn’t cracked and obliterated with the electrode or terminal at risk of wearing away and take note of any carbon build-up on either.
Now, earth yourself by touching bare metal on the engine block before performing a voltage test to ensure there is resistance between the spark plugs connectors.
Here you have an indication as to whether or not your e spark plugs are in good working order because there should be a strong but constant current.
If this doesn’t happen then your spark plugs may simply need replacing. In some cases, your carburetor might be clogged which will cause problems (possible loss of power).
If cleaning out clogged carbs doesn’t work then you’ll need to rebuild it seeing as how expensive parts can eat into your budget.
The Pressure washer starts then stops
As the fuel level goes down in your tank, the pressure inside wants to push it up through a vent that stays sealed. An air-injection system makes sure your pressure washer has enough fuel to run.
If there’s no pressure, or if the vent is blocked, you’ll have trouble getting any fuel out of your tank. To find out for sure if your vent is causing your trouble, try loosening and removing the gas cap slightly.
If that works, be ready to tighten it back up once you’ve got your pressure washer running again. This is likely because the tank seal is clogged with debris so replacing it should help fix the issue.
Also, check and make sure that old fuel from last season doesn’t collect at the bottom of your tank.
Pressure washer running roughly
If your pressure washer is running roughly, the fuel filter could be the culprit. Fuel filters are located inline between the fuel tank and the engine and if they become clogged with debris from old or improperly filtered fuel,
it’s possible for this debris to settle in a different area or even pass through entirely into the gasoline stored in your storage container, which can end up damaging the entire fuel system.
The easiest way to remove any sediment that may have gotten caught up in the fuel filter itself is by replacing it.
Ensure you’re using only cleaner-burning biodiesel instead of petroleum-based fuels like gas because petroleum will only worsen any existing problems.
No Pressure in the Pressure Washer
You may want to replace the pump assembly. If more than a few years have gone by and you happen to use the pressure washer with moderate frequency, then chances are good that you’ll need to replace the pump assembly.
The same could be said if the pressure washer is relatively new and gets only infrequent use, but then again why does inserting water into the ground ensure it won’t seep back in?.
In this case, you might decide it’s best to either rebuild or replace all of the pump seal components.
Pressure washer leaks water
It is possible that the thermal release valve is responsible for the leak. If the pressure washer’s temperature becomes too high, the thermal release valve allows hot water to escape.
If the machine is left running while unmanned, warm water will enter and circulate through the pump.
When it reaches a certain temperature, the thermal release valve opens to shift this warming water out.
If you run your pressure washer on minimal use often, maybe you should consider either rebuilding your pump or replacing its seals.
The pressure washer soap injector isn’t operating
Replace the injection kit with a new one. The chemical injection kit includes all of the parts required to remedy the majority of injector system issues.
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