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Is my pressure washer idling properly?
Elliot writes "I just purchased a Honda 2400psi pressure washer. My question is when I'm operating the pressure washer and it is in the idle state (my trigger wand is off but engine is running) should I be hearing the engine idling high then low?"
Harold: With an automatic throttle control that allows your motor to go to an idle when you release the trigger, you will find that the manufacturer would probably set the idle of your engine a little on the high side.
The reason for this is that the throttle is opened rapidly when you pull the trigger on your gun. If the motor is at a slow idle the engine is inclined to 'bog' or stall with the fast action of the throttle.
If you are suggesting the engine is changing speed when you are not washing, it tells me the unloader of the unit is recycling which may be due to the following problems: a leaking gun, leaking fittings, or perhaps a defective part in the unloader.
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My older pressure washer has gotten weaker, how do I reverse the process?
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Why is my motor not loading up when I engage the wand?
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My pressure washer is too loud, what can I do to fix it?
I'm not getting very much pressure!
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