Broken Pressure washer help

[96TexasZ]

Ihave kinda asked this before and had really no help but i have a honda gcv160 5.5 pressure washer that i got from a friend. The chemical injection doesn`t work or i can`t figure out how to use it. Does any one know where i could go to get this fixed? I don`t know where they bought it from either.

[SD N' E]

I don`t want to sound rude... But why is the injector so important? I don`t use mine, Most of the soaps that are "safe" to use aren`t very good. Thats just my Opinion.

To answer your Question, Any "Tool Rental" facility should have a tech. on hand or know of one that should be able to help you out.

[96TexasZ]

I like the injector because i also have a leaky truck and need to clean the drive way and just like being able to have it.

[Beemerboy]

I like the injector because i also have a leaky truck and need to clean the drive way and just like being able to have it.

I would search the web for a owners manual to make sure that you are operating in correctly...that would also give you some service locatinos that could help

[Coastal Eddie]

Ihave kinda asked this before and had really no help but i have a honda gcv160 5.5 pressure washer that i got from a friend. The chemical injection doesn`t work or i can`t figure out how to use it. Does any one know where i could go to get this fixed? I don`t know where they bought it from either.

I don`t know the model of the pressure washer you own, but it sounds to me like you have an air leak somewhere that is impeding it`s ability to pickup soap. I`m pretty sure it`s downstream injection you`re asking about, and air leaks are the usual suspects.

[SD N' E]

I like the injector because i also have a leaky truck and need to clean the drive way and just like being able to have it.

IC, do you have the proper tip on the PW gun? I know mine requires a "soap" tip for it to spray soap.

probably dumb, but just a suggestion.

[Coastal Eddie]

IC, do you have the proper tip on the PW gun? I know mine requires a "soap" tip for it to spray soap.

probably dumb, but just a suggestion.

Not dumb at all. That tip is required!!!!!

I upstream my soap, so completely forgot about the special tip for downstreaming.

[Beercan31]

ok if I`m not mistaken the Honda GCV160 describes the engine ONLY
Honda GCV160-AS1A. 5.5 H.P. New O.H.V. Design.
# Recoil Starter.
# 7/8" x 3.16" Crankshaft with Full Keyway & 2 Woodruff Key Slots
# Drilled & Tapped 3/8-24.
# Compliance Positive Stop.
# Shipping weight = 30 lbs
$199.95+shipping

but I belive I have a twin to it with a briggs & stratton and the problem I had with mine was the reed valves were getting stuck and only one side of the pump was working, this caused a low pressure in the gun and the soap exchanger will not work on low pressure. at least mine did not..

Is this a vertical Shaft motor?
if so the pump is under the engine mounted directly to the engine shaft.
DO NOT USE A HAMMER on this Pressure pump unit it has ceramic pistons in it and they break easily, trust me a piston replacement is almost the same cost as the whole new unit.

Is this a COLD WATER ONLY machine?
If so the soap exchanger is right after the exit of the pump and there should be a small hose attached 90°to this block there is a very small spring loaded stainless ball in a brass housing or it can be stainless steel.. look to see if the ball is stuck? spring is broken/missing or rotted

not much more i can do with out seeing the unit first hand.

if your not mechanically inclined try looking at a lawn mower service center or small engine repair shop...Texas has to have one on every other block.

[96TexasZ]

the pump is under the motor and yes it is cold water only

[RAYJAY]

Who Makes The Pressure Washer Honda Does Not Make Them ThemSelfs

most pressure washers are low pressure for the soap injecting you need the
right gun /tip for that app.



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