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Why does my Generac pressure washer keep shutting off?

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Why does my Generac pressure washer keep shutting off?

A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the pressure washer for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to run stall.

Why did my pressure washer quit working?

Remove and clean it, and you should be good to go. Assuming water is flowing through the pump properly, start the engine, hook up the hose and wand and see if it works. If not, you have a collapsed or kinked hose or a clogged wand. Both problems can most likely be fixed quickly without professional help.

Do power washers have a reset button?

When the trigger is released, water flow stops which the TSS sensed and immediately shuts the unit off. So to review, if the Reset button has been pressed and is holding and the power switch is ON, the power washer is supposed to start up for a second or two and immediately shut off.

Why is my Generac pressure washer not starting?

There are a variety of reasons as to why your pressure washer may not start. Some of these include, a dirty air filter, lack of or old fuel, problems with the spark plug wire’s connection or a bad spark plug, water in the fuel or an excessively rich fuel mixture, or the choke is in the ON position.

Why does my pressure washer turn off when I let go of the trigger?

If a pressure washer stalls when the trigger is released, this usually indicates a fault in the unloader valve. It is a simple process to remove and replace the unloader.

How do I reset my pressure washer?

Each time the power cord is plugged in to an outlet, the Reset button on the GFCI module must be pressed down to connect to electricity. Check to see if the Reset button has been pressed. Next, confirm the small plastic window below the Reset button shows RED in the window.

Is there a fuse in pressure washer?

The Fuse. If the pressure washer does not start, then the first thing to check is the fuse in the plug.

Why does my Generac pressure washer have no pressure?

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    • Why wont my Generac pressure washer start?

    Make sure the rocker switch that controls the engine is in the On position.

  • Check the fuel; the engine won’t start if the engine is out of fuel or if the fuel is stale or contaminated with water.
  • Bad fuel can contaminate the carburetor.
  • The engine on a power washer that won’t start may also need a good tune-up so it will start easily.

    • How to troubleshoot a pressure washer?

    Soap dispenser doesn’t work. The wrong nozzle is connected. Connect the soap nozzle (usually black).

  • No water flow. The water supply is off.
  • Unloader valve not working. It’s not set correctly.
  • Pull cord hard or stuck. There’s too much pressure in the system.
  • GFCI won’t reset. The power cord is damaged.
  • Burner not working. There’s no fuel.

    • How to diagnose pressure washer electrical problems?

    Low pressure

  • No pressure
  • Pulsing pressure (high then low)
  • Spiking pressure
  • Pressure drops after a few seconds use
  • Pressure washer isn’t cleaning the surface. What’s Wrong?
  • Water leaking from pump
  • Water leaking from garden hose connection
  • Water leaking from spray wand or connections. What’s Wrong?
  • Engine will not start