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In the video, Tom details his process of diagnosing and fixing a non-starting pressure washer with a Murray brand and a Briggs & Stratton engine. Initially, he checks and confirms sufficient oil and clean fuel, suspecting a faulty aftermarket spark plug. Upon replacing the spark plug with an NGK BPR6ES model and unhitching some wiring, Tom identifies issue trigger points around the oil level sensor and the carburetor. He bypasses the sensor and, after disassembling the carburetor, discovers problematic missing components—a spring and needle. Using an aftermarket carburetor kit (part number 8400-6543), Tom carefully replaces the necessary parts, emphasizing the challenge of handling small, delicate components. He proceeds to assemble and realign the carburetor parts, ensuring proper fits by reheating gaskets. Finally, Tom reattaches fuel lines, clamps, and throttle components, and after a test run, shares his concluding steps and observations, thanking viewers as he wraps up the session.
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In this part of the video, Tom discusses a pressure washer brought to him by someone who said it wouldn’t start. It has a Murray brand with a Briggs & Stratton engine, appearing similar to a Honda CR950 clone. Tom begins by diagnosing the pressure washer, checking the oil level and confirming it is full, so low oil is not the problem. He then checks the gas, which looks clean and smells fresh.
Tom attempts to start the pressure washer but it doesn’t start. He decides to squirt carb cleaner into the carburetor to check if it’s a fuel problem, but the washer still doesn’t start. He suspects the issue might be a cheap aftermarket spark plug.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the person is troubleshooting an engine issue. They start by changing the spark plug to a BPR6ES NGK model and then proceed to unhook and unplug wires coming from a module to check for possible causes. They identify a problem with the oil level sensor and the carburetor, concluding that the engine only runs with the carburetor cleaner. They decide to leave the sensor unhooked and ensure the oil level is checked regularly. The person then prepares to disassemble the carburetor, noting the scent of the fuel, which they believe might be due to a specific fuel type they are not a fan of.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is troubleshooting a problem with a fuel line and moves the camera multiple times, making it difficult to follow along. They discover money at their workbench. Upon inspecting a broken component, they find that a spring and needle head in a mechanism are missing, leading to fuel issues. The component appears unused, which adds to the mystery. The speaker decides to search their carburetor box for suitable replacement parts.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses finding an aftermarket kit for a specific carburetor model (part number 8400-6543). Although only the needle is needed from the kit, the presenter notes that it comes with an emulsion tube, main jets, a new bowl, and a bowl gasket. They attempt to replace the broken needle, describing the challenge of handling small parts like a missing spring, especially with unsteady hands. The presenter emphasizes the importance of not losing the spring, which proves to be a delicate task.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker focuses on assembling a carburetor using parts from a kit, which costs about $20 compared to $39 for a new carburetor. They carefully fit a gasket into place and observe that it isn’t seating properly. To resolve this, the speaker removes the gasket and leaves it in the hot sun to make it more pliable. After reheating, the gasket fits correctly, and the speaker prepares to reassemble the carburetor, ensuring all parts align accurately.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker provides instructions on how to assemble and secure fuel lines, clamps, and throttle components. They emphasize ensuring the throttle spring is properly placed without wrapping around the throttle shaft. Additionally, they mention not forgetting the choke lever and gasket, and reattaching the vent tube back into the valve cover. Finally, they indicate filling the fuel to check for any leaks.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker reassembles a throttle plate by placing a bolt at the top and reinstalling the air filter. They observe that there is a lot of fuel present and proceed to clear the area. The speaker discusses a Murray machine they are working on, comparing it to a similar Husqvarna model they handled previously. They plan to test the machine, which had a slight surge issue, by using it on their driveway. The segment concludes with the speaker thanking viewers and signing off.