To determine if the flywheel key is broken remove the flywheel from the engine and inspect the flywheel key.
Craftsman briggs and stratton pressure washer won t start.
This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and prevent the engine from starting.
With the high pressure hose removed from the pump attach the garden hose and turn on water.
If the flywheel key is broken replace it.
Water will flow through the pump now turn on the engine.
If this does not happen there is an internal pump issue.
If the engine stops suddenly due to the pressure wash er hitting a hard object the flywheel key breaks in half to prevent damage to the engine.
Over time some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate leaving behind a thicker stickier substance.
Rate leaving behind a thicker stickier substance.
Today in the driveway we have this beautiful craftsman that is in need of repair.
This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and prevent the engine from starting.
The carburetor might be clogged.
Over time some of the ingredients in the fuel may evapo.
A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the pressure washer for a long period of time.
It will not start nor r.
I tried everything to get it started after being i.
Welcome to another episode of pattay s performance.
Diagnosing why the craftsman power washer would not start and the easy simple fix also discovered the pump outlet extension was cracked and profusely leakin.
The carburetor might be clogged.