Pressure Washer Pull Cord Seized

This pressure washer had a stuck pull rope.

Pressure washer pull cord seized.

If it does pull the starter rope a few more times to clear oil out of the cylinder through the spark plug hole. It works with almost any gas pressure washer on the market. Anyone have any idea on what i can try. One however can be a frustrating one for machine owners.

The pump has siezed from lack of oil or bad bearings. I tried pulling the spark plug out and pulling the cord no change. The engine could well be seized up. If you tipped the pressure washer on its side recently oil may have filled the cylinder preventing the engine from spinning.

Troy bilt pressure washer can t pull engine start cord i have 3000 psi model 020316 troy bilt pressure washer circa 2008. The engine recoil cord is hard to pull. Leave your pressure washer in one place and give yourself more area to roam around. The pressure washer is not producing high pressure and or the unit functions the same when powered on or off.

Put away in fall everything fine no freezing etc. Does not feel that it is even getting to the engine. Check to see if there is any oil in it. Remove the spark plug and then pull the starter rope to see if the engine spins.

Took a look at the pull rope assembly to see what was jammed or bent or broken. A pressure washer can be a unique piece of equipment for a variety of reasons. The pump or engine bearing s have failed. Package includes a 22 mm adapter for connecting hoses.

Bought this at an auction so do not have any history on it. If you want you could dismantle the engine and overhaul it very educational but likely not very economical. This hose is rated up to 3 200 psi highly flexible and kink free with a thermal plastic platinum outer jacket that is weather and abrasion resistant. Remove the spark plug and then try to pull the rope removing the plug will allow the piston to move more freely without building up pressure.

Went to try to pull cord to start engine wouldn t budge. The engine has seized from lack of oil. When i pull the cord it comes out around 6 inches and stops.