Thank you SIR. Your video led me straight to the problem my power washer was having. My local small engine guy didn't want to deal with PWs and couldn't think of anyone who would. So with renewed resolve off to YT I went. The adustment valve was so gunked up I had trouble moving it with the spring removed.
I just went out to try my washer that was borrowed and sitting for quite a while. Hooked up water and opened until water coming out wand. Let handle go, and started it. Bogged down and died. Pulled trigger and started, water was flowing with no spray nozzle. Let trigger go, started to bog again. So, pressure unloaded was stuck. Left the whole unit together and unscrewed it from the pump body. Put it in a wood vice and put 3 in 1 oil on the shaft. There was calcium deposit on the shaft. Hit the end with rubber mallet several times. Turned the valve and squeezed the end pin into the valve body three or four times. Put it back on and it now works. Didn’t have to do any adjustments. Thanks for your video! It showed me what I was looking for.
UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust czcams.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
Great video. Unfortunately if none of this works, you might have to pull the caps off and remove the little plastic check valves. I've seen some CZcams videos with some smart duds having a hell of a time with them when they're jammed in there.
Anyway, I can see the silver plunger inside the unloader casing. Please ,I have a similar part. When I opened the pump, silver that head was unscrewed, and o-rings we off inside the unloader casing
Took mine off and is missing poppet tip. Someone must of been in there. Mine worked but would shutoff when I released trigger on wand. Ordered one from Amazon.
A silicon based spray is easier on the Orings. The valve does come apart with an Allen wrench on the side the spring pushes against and a wrench holding the seat.
Adam on this piece, what is that little peace sticking out on the side? Mine has a hole but nothing sticking out of it. It must have come out or fell out.
Hey Adam, I am having a similar problem as your pressure washer. My unloader valve looks the same as yours, which is unlike all the others on youtube it seems. My stem has play and is not jammed up but when I put the spring in it locks the stem in place and it does not move at all. Did you ever figure out the problem with yours? Any resources you can point me to?
I don’t have any issues with pressure, but my engine can’t idle for more than 7-15 seconds at a time unless I click the trigger. It also has a hard time cranking. I have changed the oil, added new fuel, disassembled and cleaned the carb, changed the spark plug, and cleaned the air filter. I’m kind of lost at this point.
I know this is a 4 month old comment but just went through the same and motivated to share. If your sure all 6 internal valves are OK then focus on unloader Valve (thing in this video), which was my issue. Disassemble clean & grease up, then back out the small set screw on exterior end with allen key to where it is not going to blow off but just a few threads on. Start it up and slowly screw it back in a one turn at a time as you check gun pressure and ability to idle. The more you tighten it the more pressure it will produce. Go to far and it's safty blow off valve will shoot water out so make sure you know where it is going to go. Wear eye protection! There is a good video of a guy who has cut away pump block to show how unloader valve works to help understand.
Hello Adam!! Where you found the uploader valve. I think this is the problem because I turn on and the pressure not increase same like when I open the water.
Well another problem it could be with mine does it quite often take the unloader valve out and turn on the water Let It Blow through the machine put the unloader valve back in and try
@@adamhamrick3897 thank for the reply Adam this unit was bought used and it looks like people lost parts when it wasn't working, there is no spring and ball behind the soap injector so that's probably what the issue is. Thanks again
@@MrRenoman2011 you're welcome and is a it is a very good power washer and works very well that's been the only problem I've had out of it so far out of 6 years of owning it
Thank you SIR. Your video led me straight to the problem my power washer was having. My local small engine guy didn't want to deal with PWs and couldn't think of anyone who would. So with renewed resolve off to YT I went. The adustment valve was so gunked up I had trouble moving it with the spring removed.
I just went out to try my washer that was borrowed and sitting for quite a while. Hooked up water and opened until water coming out wand. Let handle go, and started it. Bogged down and died. Pulled trigger and started, water was flowing with no spray nozzle. Let trigger go, started to bog again. So, pressure unloaded was stuck. Left the whole unit together and unscrewed it from the pump body. Put it in a wood vice and put 3 in 1 oil on the shaft. There was calcium deposit on the shaft. Hit the end with rubber mallet several times. Turned the valve and squeezed the end pin into the valve body three or four times. Put it back on and it now works. Didn’t have to do any adjustments.
Thanks for your video! It showed me what I was looking for.
Slug o’ grass on the water intake. Great video. Thank you very much!
UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust czcams.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
I have learned to keep an extra unloading valve and the tools to change one out. When I have time later I can free up the old one.
Cleaned that little pressure valve and it went from nothing to "like new" just like that. thanks.
This was exactly the problem 1:32. Thanks for the video brother!
Great video. Unfortunately if none of this works, you might have to pull the caps off and remove the little plastic check valves. I've seen some CZcams videos with some smart duds having a hell of a time with them when they're jammed in there.
Love M.T.L Canada Merci ❤😊
Thanks a bunch this was a ton of help
Adam, also clean the check valve on the clear hose, it clogs up big time. Don't loose the very small spring.
where is it located? at the base of the outlet fitting? or is it the "easy start valve with the ball?
The nozzle, you just have to make sure the hole is clear.
Hi Adam, my units turns on great but shuts of once you bring up the throttle and what kind of oil is in that pump?
mine doesn't run the water through the pump at all (engine off). would that be that loader valve?
Anyway, I can see the silver plunger inside the unloader casing. Please ,I have a similar part. When I opened the pump, silver that head was unscrewed, and o-rings we off inside the unloader casing
Took mine off and is missing poppet tip. Someone must of been in there. Mine worked but would shutoff when I released trigger on wand. Ordered one from Amazon.
A silicon based spray is easier on the Orings. The valve does come apart with an Allen wrench on the side the spring pushes against and a wrench holding the seat.
So was there an o ring missing?
Which direction does the little gold pieces go in with the spring
check your serial number and model /.......I have axd 3020 comet pump same unloader l.Check web site for diagrams
Adam on this piece, what is that little peace sticking out on the side? Mine has a hole but nothing sticking out of it. It must have come out or fell out.
Hey Adam, I am having a similar problem as your pressure washer. My unloader valve looks the same as yours, which is unlike all the others on youtube it seems. My stem has play and is not jammed up but when I put the spring in it locks the stem in place and it does not move at all. Did you ever figure out the problem with yours? Any resources you can point me to?
I ended up changing the unloader valve in it works fine now I had a little bit of dirt in the screen where you hook up the water hose
Actually he doesn't know.
I don’t have any issues with pressure, but my engine can’t idle for more than 7-15 seconds at a time unless I click the trigger. It also has a hard time cranking. I have changed the oil, added new fuel, disassembled and cleaned the carb, changed the spark plug, and cleaned the air filter. I’m kind of lost at this point.
I know this is a 4 month old comment but just went through the same and motivated to share. If your sure all 6 internal valves are OK then focus on unloader Valve (thing in this video), which was my issue. Disassemble clean & grease up, then back out the small set screw on exterior end with allen key to where it is not going to blow off but just a few threads on. Start it up and slowly screw it back in a one turn at a time as you check gun pressure and ability to idle. The more you tighten it the more pressure it will produce. Go to far and it's safty blow off valve will shoot water out so make sure you know where it is going to go. Wear eye protection! There is a good video of a guy who has cut away pump block to show how unloader valve works to help understand.
@@robertcabrera3375 you the man homie. Your comment was the fix. I was about to order another valve until I read this.
@@robertcabrera3375 this comment and video cleared everything up! Thanks a ton bruh, some places want as much as $120 for this valve alone.
Thanks Adam big help just to ask what is that other hose for you got sticking out looks like a small water hose but for what
That's the hose where soap can be added to the water under low pressure. Works like a vortex.
Hello Adam!! Where you found the uploader valve. I think this is the problem because I turn on and the pressure not increase same like when I open the water.
Well another problem it could be with mine does it quite often take the unloader valve out and turn on the water Let It Blow through the machine put the unloader valve back in and try
AllWAYS flush water hose before you connect to pressure washer and replace screen once a year
you know where you that yellow tube is connected any idea why allot of my pressure is coming out there?
No I've never had one do that before
@@adamhamrick3897 thank for the reply Adam this unit was bought used and it looks like people lost parts when it wasn't working, there is no spring and ball behind the soap injector so that's probably what the issue is.
Thanks again
@@MrRenoman2011 you're welcome and is a it is a very good power washer and works very well that's been the only problem I've had out of it so far out of 6 years of owning it
unloader valve
Get a cat pump
So fixer or not I don’t understand nothing
Yes it was fix sorry