"Jeff Thies" wrote in message
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I've been given an Excell vertical shaft 6HP (2 gpm 2100psi) pressure
washer.

http://www.ppe-pressure-washer-parts...xwgv2121-parts

It doesn't look like it's had much use and no obvious abuse. It has an
unknown history.

Runs fine but dies 10 seconds after running washer, not much spray
pressure.

I know nothing about pressure washers. Oil in engine is fresh, have not
yet looked in pump.

How should I proceed? I have mechanical aptitude and am fearless but
don't want to get caught in a death spiral. What should I be looking at?
When do I shoot it?

Jeff

99% of the time, it can be attributed to bad gas, or crud in the carburetor.
Drain and flush all gas, and replace with new. Take off the carb and clean,
or at least just take off the float bowl cup if it has one and rinse that.
Make sure the air cleaner is good. Make sure no spiders have made nests in
the fine channels in the carb.

Steve

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