Fixing a FREE pressure washer that surges and has low pressure- EASY FIX

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @LJG781
    @LJG781 Год назад +5

    Thank you, so much.. just bought a Ryobi 3300 psi, and after 5 days and 20 hrs of use the exact same thing happened.. I was going to take it back.. I’ll have to check this out.. because I really do like it..

  • @aprilmaclin9358
    @aprilmaclin9358 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video! I thought my Ryobi 1700 psi electric pressure washer was a goner after it stopped working for my daughter mid pool deck cleaning. I began to youtube troubleshoot, and the only two problems mentioned were the GFCI and the switch valve. Both outcomes basically meant surgery on the machine, plus the cost of parts and time for shipping. The advice given from another repair video was to just get a new unit. We've only had this machine for a year and a half, and have only put 5 hours of use on it. I definitely wasn't pleased with the idea of getting a new unit. Fortunately, I asked my daughter to explain to me in detail exactly what happened one more time. She said it was working fine, and then she heard a click or pop in the handle, and it stopped working. I was then lucky enough to find your video and EUREKA! The spring inside the handle was stuck, and the metal rod on the inside that holds the spring down had wiggled out of place. I didn't even need to complete all the steps in your process. The spring was stuck at first, but after taking it out and pushing it on the ground, it dislodged and started working again as usual. Put it back together, and VIOLA! Here's to people like you, saving the average man hundreds of dollars one day at a time! Cheers! 👍🍻👏

  • @NitroRoo
    @NitroRoo 3 месяца назад +1

    Cleaned my carb, changed the oil and the spark plug, and this was it all along. Thanks for the video!

  • @TitoNeftaly
    @TitoNeftaly Год назад +3

    Thanks for your video, it helped me repair my power wash and the problem was that pressure valve and I didn't know why the pressure went up and down but now it's like new again.

  • @JonathanCastro-rc2xl
    @JonathanCastro-rc2xl Год назад +26

    I've used this sprayer several times now on brick pavers, a wood deck, patio, and a driveway. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX It has performed as expected on all surfaces. For larger areas like the decks and patios, I think I will be looking into a surface cleaner attachment to speed up the job, or at least make it a little easier. Hose and sprayer connections are tool-less, tight, and quick. I used the yellow nozzle on the concrete/brick surfaces, and the pressure was adequate for cleaning those surfaces.I am disappointed that these units are still being shipped with a nozzle storage holder that allows them to vibrate out of the holder way too easily and become lost, but I don't want to knock off a star for that reason. The functional part of the washer works very well, so I would recommend this product.

  • @joshualopez8224
    @joshualopez8224 Год назад +2

    Absolutely amazing! I bought a new one and had this issue but couldn’t figure out why. So I thought I ruined the pump because I didn’t bleed the line initially. But I ran it a very short time so now I realize that wasn’t it. Exchanged it for another and had same low idle issue with 2nd new model. I tried more things this time and found that if I manually pressed the throttle line/choke (I’m not a mechanic sorry, just a logical thinker) to rev the engine while holding down the trigger on the wand I would get pressure. Also, the pump worked like normal until I released the trigger. I would have to rinse and repeat to get pressure again. I thought maybe I need to adjust the choke to get engine to idle higher. This video has been a great find. I found one other guy who takes the engine apart and explains how the unloader valve works. Rather than take my second new machine back I think I’ll fix it with a couple wrenches.
    Thanks so much Ryan.

  • @dewboy910
    @dewboy910 Год назад +5

    This is exactly the problem I'm having with mine. I was assuming it was the carb, but now I know. THANKS!

  • @baronblansit
    @baronblansit Год назад +2

    I noticed the choke put in the wrong hole. It should be in the front hole to have the choke full open in the on position. A very good video. thank you.

  • @nightbreed7222
    @nightbreed7222 6 месяцев назад +1

    excellent....just tried it ....surging low high pressure .....worked

  • @butterbean4195
    @butterbean4195 Месяц назад

    great video. most people need to learn this info sure will save them money.

  • @Marios_prodetail
    @Marios_prodetail Год назад +2

    Exact same problem I’m having on my brand new Dewalt I’m gonna try this thank you

  • @TheDroppedAnchor
    @TheDroppedAnchor Год назад

    Great video! Very good production values! The lack of voice over with the exclusive use of written word as the narration is a tremendous add-on. More should use that.
    99 & 44/100ths pure excellence.

  • @traderalex1
    @traderalex1 Год назад

    Excellent video. I have the same issue with my Ryobi, surging in idle, but no problem at full power. It looks straight forward enough to remove the carburetor. But it really did not look like yours was all that dirty, if at all? I doubt mine is, either, as I don't use the unit that much, and I don't leave old gas in it over the winter. I did not think either it is the idle down cable. I I have suspected the off-loader value......I found that mine was seized in the housing, trying to pull it out. I ended up removing the spring, and putting a stack of washers on the shaft, and using the adjustment nut (17mm socket) to reverse torque the valve, and it did pop out, doing that. It did not look too crudy, when I got it out-but it was seized into the housing. I have replacement off-loader on order. Hopefully when it comes, that will be the end of my surging problem. Because that seemed to be the identical solution o what I saw in this video.

  • @joesinakandid528
    @joesinakandid528 2 года назад +1

    Nicely done - very logical and insightful --- although a bit tedious in naming all the tools that should have been on hand to start with. Sort of the same idea as the difference between a Chilton job and a Motor's job.
    Keep up the good work. 😃 - Joe -

  • @armandosautodetailingllcak4513
    @armandosautodetailingllcak4513 8 месяцев назад

    I'm having a issue hesitates when running any inside tips thanks so much.

  • @bartonblack7953
    @bartonblack7953 Месяц назад

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @marknye51.thefixitguy
    @marknye51.thefixitguy Год назад

    I'm going to try that Ryan.
    This is my second ryobi and I hate these GCV160 honda motors trying to replace the carburetor and all the gaskets

    • @Voltomess
      @Voltomess Год назад +1

      I got the same model , cleanded carb , it was wotking for 1hr but now I lost pressure

  • @vtecsin03
    @vtecsin03 Год назад +1

    Omg glad I found this I clean the hell out of my carb and was still having the same issue I did notice the idle down cable was really loose now I see why thank you so much going to do this when I get home

  • @Deuuuce
    @Deuuuce 10 месяцев назад

    Do you have a video on replacing the pump? I can't pull the idler cable assembly out, even after removing the U-shaped retaining pin.

  • @big6red389
    @big6red389 Год назад

    Thansk for the info was given one of thesse exact pressure washer cleaned the carb cause it had horrible ethanol build up fired right up but is surging unless i hit the wand to spray then it smoothes out revs up stays steady for a few seconds then it seems to rev even higher possibly to high any thought on this. Could it be caused by the those nuts being to loose or could it be not enough water from my hose coming into the pump?

  • @jackg8478
    @jackg8478 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. My Ryobi has same symptoms...but unfortunately doing what you did, failed to fix mine. I still have low pressure when I pull the trigger.. Back to the drawing board.

    • @randokay3752
      @randokay3752 9 месяцев назад

      Ever figure it out mate?

    • @jackg8478
      @jackg8478 9 месяцев назад

      @@randokay3752 Unfortunately, no. I was gonna by a new pressure valve, but at over $100 I didn't feel it was worth the investment if it turned out to not be the problem.

  • @TeddyDub17
    @TeddyDub17 Год назад +3

    thank god i saw this video, I was about to get rid of it🤣 thank your for this video subscribed!!!!!

  • @bryanmarquardt6512
    @bryanmarquardt6512 Год назад +1

    Yes this is the important stuff. Simplifying thank you

  • @georgewalter6188
    @georgewalter6188 Год назад

    Fixed after watching this video. Thanks

  • @cwytonweb
    @cwytonweb Год назад +12

    If you are going to be messing around with the nuts and springs on an unloader valve, you need to spend 15-20 bucks on a water pressure gauge. Without one you're just going to be guessing about setting it right (and it needs to be set right).

    • @Bassmada
      @Bassmada 5 месяцев назад

      Where would you install the water pressure guage? What you said makes sense but I don't know where it would install.

    • @cwytonweb
      @cwytonweb 5 месяцев назад

      Water pressure gauges normally come with quick connect fittings. I normally place it between the pump and the hose. The male quick connect fitting should always point in the direction the water flows (if possible). It's super hard to judge PSI without a gauge.​@@Bassmada

    • @Bassmada
      @Bassmada 5 месяцев назад

      @@cwytonweb thanks for the reply. That makes sense too. My bolts stripped on mine so I have to re tap and then adjust but I'm going to look into the water pressure guage for tuning it properly. Thanks again!

    • @cwytonweb
      @cwytonweb 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@Bassmada Some folks install them between the hose and gun, which is easier to read but pressure at the gun is going to be less than after it leaves the pump depending on the length of the hose and Im mainly concerned with how much pressure is coming out of the pump.

  • @tonynevarez3836
    @tonynevarez3836 Год назад

    Great video my washer seems to run good when first get started good pressure but when I hold the pressure gun for a little bit to work and let go it immediatly stalls . Any suggestions ?

  • @DavesCoolCustomBikes
    @DavesCoolCustomBikes 10 месяцев назад

    How tight did you set that on the unloader valve and is there an option to redirect the water to a buffer tank to keep it from overheating

  • @charlielakatos3234
    @charlielakatos3234 Год назад

    Thanks, that was helpful. I was about to buy a new pressure washer.

  • @trevorbartram5473
    @trevorbartram5473 5 месяцев назад

    I have a Ryobi RY80940 3100 PSI pressure washer. It was last used two years ago, it's been sitting in the basement since. Engine runs but not full power & not much water pressure. The pump bypass valve nuts are tight, the spring is really heavy duty, I detected no valve shaft movement going from trigger pulled to released. I used a socket wrench & tapped the big nut with a hammer, no movement. I suspect the shaft is ceased, have you seen that?
    I up ended the pressure washer & I'm presently soaking the spring base in WD40 (several times already), there's a trough there & the WD40 appears to be soaking into the shaft bearing. I'll check for movement again tomorrow.

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop4663 Год назад

    Very helpful thanks, I’d have never figured that was the problem. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

  • @Brad.W
    @Brad.W Год назад +1

    I have a brand new Simpson 60995-s 3600 psi pressure washer with the Honda GX200 engine that backfires like crazy everytime i release the trigger it's been driving me nuts for over a month.

  • @eldeaquellas13
    @eldeaquellas13 Год назад

    Thanks for the video! I'm going to try this today.

  • @jerrynonofbss2588
    @jerrynonofbss2588 Год назад

    The thin big gasket was put back on the assembly backwards... I am still having low pressure even after adjusting the unloader valve. Will keep researching.

  • @nycpassat
    @nycpassat Месяц назад

    Thanks for this!

  • @JimJoy-uj6yk
    @JimJoy-uj6yk 6 месяцев назад

    Saved the day. Thank you

  • @fpreyes2
    @fpreyes2 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you boss, I needed that!

  • @CraigS1124
    @CraigS1124 Год назад

    Thank you, sir! This helped tremendously!

  • @Shawxcviii
    @Shawxcviii Год назад

    Mine is leaking water from the water outlet. I know it sounds silly but everyone else’s videos theirs is not constantly leaking like mine. It that part on the back of the pump with the plastic screw on the end

  • @eddiesabori5167
    @eddiesabori5167 Год назад

    I'll see about this on mine, thanks a lot!

  • @boblombardi9397
    @boblombardi9397 3 месяца назад

    Thank You

  • @KarlH1980
    @KarlH1980 2 месяца назад

    On flipping pressure washers.
    As the lawn mower season went by the wayside, I tried buying and flipping pressure washers. After 6 units I have decided that it is a waste of effort. If the pump is bad then the cost to replace makes only the free ones worth any time. Free ones with decent engines are too rare to take the time to look for them.
    The 3 that I bought in which the previous owner said that the pump was good but it wouldn't start all lied. Each had pump issues. Total waste of time and $120.

  • @NeauxGeaux
    @NeauxGeaux Год назад

    What is the cause if the pressure washer is constant with the supplied tips, but if i change to a turbo nozzle the pressure washer surges? I have a Karcher G3000 OH

  • @dtanner7
    @dtanner7 Год назад +1

    Please make more videos.

  • @clintmiller88
    @clintmiller88 Год назад

    loctite on all pressure washer bolts should be mandatory lol ive got a newer model and the plate that holds the engine all the bolts jiggled loose. I immediately put some thread locker on there

  • @derekp6636
    @derekp6636 8 месяцев назад

    welp I replaced the carb since mine was corroded and mine is still surging etc, but running now. Gonna give this a whirl and see if it was just worked loose a tad.

  • @koreyhannan9071
    @koreyhannan9071 8 месяцев назад

    My pressure washer builds pressure, but as soon as I hit the lever a quick burst and then it just goes back to regular hose pressure. Possible unloader valve???

  • @diverdave4056
    @diverdave4056 6 месяцев назад

    And if you plan on cleaning sidewalks or driveways buy a turbo tip number one for about $30 and if you can throw a few more dollars down by a surface washer, you won’t believe how much faster easier and cleaner it will be the save tons of water

  • @falliswell
    @falliswell 2 года назад

    Awesome information thanks!

  • @samtorrisi2289
    @samtorrisi2289 Год назад +1

    Hi Ryan I have a Ryobi 3200 psi pressure washer petrol driven when I start washer I get full pressure but after a few seconds the pressure drops low pressure I got on to the dealer and they told me I needed a new head pump I have installed the new pump but it is doing the same problem as the old pump could you help Cheers Sam

  • @jasonsuthern6326
    @jasonsuthern6326 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @jonmcmahon90292
    @jonmcmahon90292 Год назад

    thank you great title

  • @donl3381
    @donl3381 4 месяца назад

    Great video.
    I need help. Pull start cord rips out of my hand when i attempt to pull / start it.
    Does anyone know why and the fix? Its been a year and I'm still at a dead end.
    The timing is always being thrown off everytime i re align it again.
    Ryobi GCV 190 3100psi 2.5 GPM

    • @michaellatham1971
      @michaellatham1971 17 дней назад

      An idea for you. Take spark plug out. Add marvel mystery oil into the hole the plug came out of. Let it sit for 24 hours. Try pulling cord again. If it is still seized, take cover off the rope pull housing and turn the shaft with a wrench. You may need a little more oil to lubricate in the same hole. It should release for you. Have a new air filter on hand after running to clear out the lubricant. If your carb jets are all clear, you should be good.

  • @rockyirwin9283
    @rockyirwin9283 3 месяца назад

    It controls the throttle for the governor

  • @RichardLoomis-k7x
    @RichardLoomis-k7x 9 месяцев назад

    This was helpful…Thanks!!! 👍👍

  • @marknye51.thefixitguy
    @marknye51.thefixitguy Год назад

    Great Videos..

  • @samanthaspinale1304
    @samanthaspinale1304 Год назад

    Hey I'm in Orlando maybe you can fix my pressure washers lol

  • @mikespain8655
    @mikespain8655 2 года назад +2

    We all use crescent wrenchs (I don't use unless in a pinch), but don't use them when making a video. Crescent wrenchs are for people with no tools, and less mechanical skills and knowledge.
    Always start the pressure washer with the wand trigger squeezed, to relieve pressure.
    Good luck on your new RUclips channel. It takes lots of work, time, and the right content and likeability to really build a channel to 100,000 plus subscribers.

    • @TheDroppedAnchor
      @TheDroppedAnchor Год назад

      ( I deleted my Crescent wrench comment bc it came out too snarky ). He's right Ryan, you're too smart, too talented to be using brute ugly tools. A knucklehead will see that and may that as permission to continue to use for the locking adjustment and that ain't right. Keep up the good production and don't be discouraged by constructive criticism.

  • @selwyn13
    @selwyn13 Год назад

    So if I’m pressure washing more fragile surfaces like brick or wood siding and I don’t have the wand that lets u adjust the pressure can I get away w/ just loosening the spring nut a little bit and tighten the lock nut until I’m done w/ the job? Or would that do damage to engine and/or pump long term?

    • @andyhipp1270
      @andyhipp1270 Год назад +1

      They sell different tips for the wand for softer surfaces. I got mine from Walmart with there hyper tough brand. Different color tips for different pressures or the rotating one for concrete cleaning. Or u can hold the wand further back from the surface to reduce the pressure hitting it.

    • @cwytonweb
      @cwytonweb Год назад +2

      Theoretically you can reduce pump pressure by altering the settings on the unloader valve. The danger is in all the water that passes thru the unloader valve will be constantly circulating around inside the pump, and you won't be able to fully discharge it all thru the gun. This can cause overheating issues as well as overcompression that cause the engine to stall or in extreme cases even shear the key and throw off the engine's timing.
      Nevertheless, if you're bent on doing it, get a water pressure guage and attach it to the wand so you reset the unloader valve to its proper setting and pressure wash in 10-15 minute sessions on and 15 minutes off, shutting the engine off to clear the pump and let it cool.

    • @selwyn13
      @selwyn13 Год назад

      @@cwytonweb I had a feeling it would be more complicated than what the video was starting to make it seem.

    • @selwyn13
      @selwyn13 Год назад

      @@andyhipp1270 Don’t u have to really know what your doing when u play around w/ diff. tips? Also if you’re up on a ladder u don’t have the space to move the wand far back enough.

  • @stevenwelch7401
    @stevenwelch7401 Год назад +1

    I tightened my up and it ran good for about two minutes then made a metal screeching sound and then the pump seal went and died

    • @butterbean4195
      @butterbean4195 Месяц назад

      cant turn it in to tight for sure i only went in 1 turn at a time until it worked ok.

  • @joshkramer394
    @joshkramer394 Год назад

    My little thing off the pump broke off. Can't figure it out.

    • @joshkramer394
      @joshkramer394 Год назад

      8:05 thing on top

    • @eparm4228
      @eparm4228 Год назад

      Are you talking about the thermal valve? Like it broke off inside? Were you able to figure it out? I just saw a video with the same problem and he used screw extractor kit to remove it. On mine, I cannot, for the life of me, remove the unloader valve. Everyone else's popped off so easy, mines not even budging! And then I damaged it while trying lol sooo I ordered a new pump. Ahhh frustrating! Not even sure if that was the problem to begin with 😅Hope you were able to get yours figured out!

  • @abush360
    @abush360 Год назад +1

    Dude I fixed mine in like 5 seconds and only used one tool.....a sledge hammer..

  • @PhoenixFoundation12345
    @PhoenixFoundation12345 3 месяца назад +7

    Appreciate the video but if you could just get to the damn point I'd appreciate it more.

  • @marknye51.thefixitguy
    @marknye51.thefixitguy Год назад

    I just replaced the carburetor on this Ryobi 3000 and it's still surging

    • @Voltomess
      @Voltomess Год назад

      did you fix it?

    • @marknye51.thefixitguy
      @marknye51.thefixitguy Год назад

      @@Voltomess still surges. But only at idle while not in use.
      Works great when power washing. Customer is happy that its working

  • @thenorthshore6472
    @thenorthshore6472 Год назад

    I believe you installed the back gasket incorrectly. Js...

  • @clintmiller88
    @clintmiller88 Год назад +1

    if you get some bolts and cut the heads off that go through the carb and air cleaner you can screw them in to keep everything in place while you take off the carb.... PRO Tip I learned from someone

    • @TheDroppedAnchor
      @TheDroppedAnchor Год назад

      Wow - finally someone posts a useful pro tip! Thank you!

  • @JoRocket77
    @JoRocket77 Год назад

    Wow

  • @bwest2010
    @bwest2010 Год назад

    It appears that you hooked up the choke lever on the wrong side of the choke bellcrank. It will still work but it will be backwards from the arrows on your chassis. Open the airbox, remove filter and push/pull your choke wire. Watch the choke butterfly valve.

  • @Mylife-of2vg
    @Mylife-of2vg Год назад

    I let my warm up before I use it

  • @anthonytriolo3643
    @anthonytriolo3643 Год назад +1

    Why are you messing with the pressure,you do not have a gauge to see what the pressure is.😂😂😂

  • @hutfrd
    @hutfrd 9 месяцев назад

    Dude. The captions are so hard to read and far too much in too short of a time to see as well.

  • @sonnguyen-qe1ww
    @sonnguyen-qe1ww 5 месяцев назад

    OMG, what a messy cleaning job :(

  • @abush360
    @abush360 Год назад +1

    So when you buy a junky piece low quality crap you need to buy a set of tools and be prepare to do some wrenching before you can do the job, now the reason I say that is because the machine looks fairly new....Now mine is maybe a year old....used maybe 5 times ..pull it out today and what do you know....gotta start wrenching...Junk junk junk junk!!!!yes I pissed bc I wasted a freaking day wrenching

  • @mangmans
    @mangmans Год назад +1

    You seem to know what how to diagnose and fix things properly, I didn't particular lake the 10 min video, I just Fast forward through what I didn't click to watch.

  • @Talachachannel
    @Talachachannel Год назад

    Goofy jobs …

  • @wilfridmatkowsky2851
    @wilfridmatkowsky2851 2 года назад

    𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐦 😓