Cleaning a small engine carburetor. Briggs and Stratton. Bad gas. Ethanol problems. 

Hey man I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate this video. I was having the exact same issue with the exact same piece of equipment. And I did everything you showed to do here, and thankfully I watched too the end as I done the exact same thing. It would not start. I had no clue that was a jet in there my friend. Poked it clean, sprayed it, and BOOM fired right up!!!! 4 days I spent, 3 times pulling the carb!!! Thank you so so much man! Perfect explanation!

Several comments mention that the final screw that Jo cleaned last is not for draining the bowl as is the case is some designs. If you look at where that bolt attaches to the carb, it is basically the end of the "straw" for sucking in the fuel from the bowl bottom. If those holes are clogged, no fuel will make it to the carb. Also if you look in the center of the bolt there is a tiny hole which looks like a first stage jet. I followed Jo's video as well and poof, it works like a champ. Thanks for the great video!

You helped me step by step do this to my mom's pressure washer. I never thought I could do this stuff but just followed your video step by step and it crunk right up. I believe it was mostly just bad gas sitting in it, but it totally crank right up. Thanks so much. I made a vid of me doing it and gave you some credit in the video section.

Your issues are exactly the same thing that’s happened to me headed to the garage to pull the bowl bolt back out .. thanks Joe !

Awesome video man! My pressure washer ain’t worked in like 3+ years. I was about to drop it off to a small engine repair place for $150 until I saw this video. Had it up and running perfectly in 15 mins. Thanks again!!

Wow, what persistence! I am going to look carefully at the bowl and that bolt at the bottom. Your teaching and troubleshooting skills are excellent. Thank you so much!

2 years worth of stale gas. Followed your video -- started on first pull. Thank you for taking the time to make the video!

Out of all the videos here in RU-vid yours is the best , more detailed and way better when it came down to explaining, I finally got my pw working thanks sir!

Great job explaining and showing how to do the repair job. Good video work as well. Most importantly, thanks for the honesty and integrity in the final part when it didn't start immediately. That is so often the way I get treated for a strong effort here on the farm. Many thanks again

I tore my machine apart, carburetor included, and nothing worked. After seeing your video, I found some gunk in the hole in the bowl nut. I cleared it out and the machine started immediately. Thank you!!

I appreciate how thorough you were and how well you explained everything. Thanks a lot.

I rarely comment on videos, but 21:51 is what I've been missing. I have completely tore this down multiple times doing a deep clean and missed this part everytime. So many hours and this was it! Was about to buy a new pressure washer! Thanks so much.

This really helped me. I bought a can of carburetor cleaner, took the carburetor apart and found 1 jet clogged and the float was not swinging properly. After cleaning, put it together with fresh, no ethanol, unleaded gas. It now runs like it was new out of the box! Awesome instruction. Thanks!

Thank you. I did everything in your video with the same result. so I started browsing for answers and You pointed out that little nut at the bottom of the carburetor bowl. Next time that will be the 1st thing I do.... lol

thank you for taking the time and trouble to record and share this. I think I had exactly the same problem and wasted time getting fresh gas, buying new spark plug (taking a trip to Lowes and a gas station each time!). Your video helped.

Just worked on my Troy built pressure washer for a no start problem. On a chance looked it up on you tube and watched your session and my problem like yours was a stopped up bolt hole on the carburetor bowl. Thank you saved me from an expensive repair .

My Troy Bilt is cranking and dying just like yours. Last week, I cleaned the carb & the drain bowl screw/valve with carb cleaner… still cranks and dies. When I get home, I’m going to take off the drain screw & clean it with a small wire… Thanks for the vid🤙

Thank you! Thank you! I had watched a similar video and learned how to take the carburetor apart, but hadn’t done a good job cleaning out that plug at the bottom of the bowl. Had the same problem. I could pull that cord all day and it just won’t start. Apparently gas was not getting to the engine. So I saw what you did at the end and did the same thing. And like magic! Started on the first pull! Back in business!

Thanks, I followed this for ours and was able to take it apart and put it back together and guess what, it worked! The carburetor looked clean so I'm thinking it might have just been the gas, but I wouldn't have known how to even get the gar out of it on my own, lol! Thanks again!

THANK YOU...for sharing. Barry, for a minute there I thought you were going into the house to get one of those big guns and send that pressure-washer back to Loew's :) The dog and the sound of the wind charms makes me feel like I am right there. Thanks, Gary

Thank you very much for this video. I'm not the most mechanically inclinded person, but even I was able to follow your directions and fix my pressure washer. You have earned a subscriber.

I just find out why my pressure washer doesn't work thanks for your explanation. Great job

Wow, made an involved job seem really simple!!👍 Great work brother!!

thank you so much!!! the vent port in the bottom of the fuel bowl was plugged just like you discovered. We cleaned it and the engine started on the first pull......friggin' brilliant! Ethanol in gasoline is NO GOOD for small carburetors.

Thanks for showing the whole process, good and bad. We learn more from mistakes than smooth process.

Thank you for your help> I got my TB power washer running by cleaning the bowl with float and the screw with the air holes. Had the 2450 that I bought a few years ago. Power Washer sat for several years in the shed. Thanks Again!!!!

Barry, I can't tell you how many times i've had to do just that same scenario you just went through. The ethanol they put in the gas today does not mix or work well with Stabil at all, and if left in too long it smells bad when as all get out when it degrades. Great job, and love the out takes! lolololol.

Thank you so much - great video, and it worked perfectly on my pressure washer! Although, if I ever need to do this again in the future, I think I’ll start by just removing and cleaning the main jet bolt at the bottom of the bowl. It seemed to be the only gummed up bit in my carburetor.

Dude! Thanks you so much for posting this. My Pressure washer was doing exactly the same thing and I took it all apart, cleaned it and it still wouldn't start just like yours. And sure enough the same fuel jet was clogged. Just wish I would have looked up this video first. Could have saved a lot of time and frustration. Although thanks to you, I got everything working and finished my job!

Thank you. great video. I took mine apart 3x and did not work. Final thing that got it over the hump and to work was using an air compressor to blow out the openings. Noticed some residue came flying out. Put it back together, added some gas and connected to water and started on first try. Great video! Helping the DIY people save some money, thank you.

I'm going through that exact same problem right now and did the exact samething with the carb. So now after seeing this I'm going to try cleaning out that little hole in the bolt.

I tried starting my pressure washer today and was having the same problem. Your last step in cleaning that tiny, seemingly insignificant, hole on the end of the bolt that holds the bowl on to the carb did the trick. I didn't even know it was there, and had only checked the hole the goes though the bolt. and it was clear. I thought I was going to have to remove the carb and clean it like you did, and for me that is like a major mechanical undertaking. I thank you for going through all that, so I didn't have to. I've learned my lesson...fuel stabilizer won't work well for motors that are seldom ran, like my pressure washer, because of all the ethanol added to gas today.

It's your main jet! Also, manual warns that you must have hose attached and water on before starting the engine or else warranty is void. Final thought, the engine manual shows an optional fuel filter in the middle of the fuel inlet hose that you detached from the carb. My had a plugged inlet valve, and a plugged main jet, so I am adding a fuel filter to mine.

FYI - That brass "bolt" on the bottom of the bowl is the main jet. Good video.

Thanks I had a pressure washer that had not started in 5+ years. I did not take the carburetor off but found that the nut on the bottom of the bowl was completely clogged. Took about 45 minutes after watching this to get it running.

Thanks for this video I was able to get my power washer working again. It fired right away on the first try.

Great how to on the carb cleaning. :-) I always have the same issue on my small equipment from the ethanol..

Thank you, will do this to my washer that is not starting up after long storage period. Great video

Didn't need to replace carb however, I grabbed a-like pressure washer on side of road for garbage. Your details and close up pictures helped me on how the springs and levers were positioned. After a few pumps and figuring out the rocker switch I had to install, it fired up. I however will replace the whole carb because the previous owner must of lost the gaskets and used liquid gasket and gas is leaking out of all the seals.. Thank you.

Thanks, right on time. I was looking and you was teaching.

Good video. Thank you for showing your troubleshooting. It helps emphasize the little things. I have the same issue and your video helps.

Nice video. I used it to orientate the carb on the same pressure washer. Had no idea how everything hooked up. Thank you!

Ha! I was given this B&S for free because it didn't work. The pin wasn't seated in the float and the hole in the nut was clogged. BINGO! GREAT VIDEO!

Thank you Jo ! I have the same machine and I have the same problem. I will follow your steps and see if I can make it work.

Thank you so much this video is exactly what we are going through and it has our exact problem, you saved us a lot of money. We are thinking about buying a new one or rent one

Thank you for producing this video. It has helped me with my washer.

😍Love the bloopers!!!

Best video I’ve seen yet for my application.

Fighting this battle now . Thank you for the tips.

Thanks for the step by step instructions. My pressure washer had the same issue. 😊

Good job explaining. Best video yet for this repair.

Good tutorial, thanks..Mustie1 uses an earbud/ cuetip thing attached to a drilling machine to clean up seats etc.

Good Job. The retaining center bowl I will describe it as the main jet for the carburetor.

I am having the same trouble, same engine. It looks like there is room to place a fuel cutoff valve in there to keep this from reoccurring again. Great video, Thanks I would recommend installing the fuel cutoff valve ASAP. I got mine running again after cleaning out carburetor. While I was using it ran out of gas, which is desirable if you want to store it for an extended period. Before adding more fuel to continue my job I noticed there was a small amount of fuel in the tank. I think that once I tilted the machine to roll it, that little bit of fuel could have trickled into the fuel line and into the carburetor recreating the same problem as before if I just stored it.

Good job bud! Hopefully mines starts like yours🙏

Excellent job on showing !

Thanks so much for your good explanations and GREAT video work. VERY helpful!

Nice video! Nice save on the gas intake holes versus air! This video applies to most lawnmower engines and small engines. I have been using higher octane fuel and only have to clean the carb every few years. I suppose adding an inline fuel filter to catch dirt and water would be a good idea for some of the cheaper models.

Thank you so much! I'm going to attempt to do this myself.. I will be sure to let you know how it went.. Leesa ☺️

Yours is nice and shinny mines all black and grey and the carburetor bowl i could tell haven't been pawed for years I'm really surprised i used it so much last year with no problems in the carburetor then

Outstanding video, I know this will fix my no start problem. Thanks.

Awesome video will really help me with the new style pressure washer with auto choke. I think the hole in the bolt on the float bowl is to drain fuel from carb for winter or while it's on the machine without having to remove bowl...

Great video. Shows you don’t have to have perfect video production to get the info out

Hi Barry. One of those can't sleep nights. Loved the how to. When you sprayed the carb cleaner and it didn't come out the center hole I was thinking " Huston we have a problem " : ) You figured it out and fixed the carb. We can get pure fuel here it's higher but better than having problems. Has always I Liked,Shared and added to Playlists. Loved the out takes : ) All my best. Bobby

Thanks for your video, I will try to fix it tomorrow.

Exactly what I was looking for. Great video. Thank you.

I had l lawnmower that did the same thing and now i know what the problem was i cleaned everything and it worked but did not know what I did to make it work 👍

Excellent video. Really good detail. The little nut at the bottom of the bowl, is the key player. The two side holes on it let gasoline in from the bottom of the bowl to the tiny center hole, and the little hole in the center jets it to the emulsion tube, and that is how you go from a liquid floating in a bowl to a spray into the cylinder. I am in the middle of doing this to my washer for the second time. I actually first got it as a curbside pickup and that was the whole original problem. Next time I use it I will drain it completely (including the bowl) so I don't have to do this again. Thanks for sharing.

great video saved me a tr4ip to the repair shop..thanks

Great video the trouble shooting was excellent !

thanks for making this,,now i can tackle the carb on my motor with some confidence, Plan B....craiglist !

Good job! Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

Nice video. Probably can do it without taking it off the engine. Also you can use a needle nose vise grip to squeeze fuel line

UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust ru-vid.comUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

Excellent! thank you.

Thank you sir, you just connected the dots for me

Good video. Thank you.

That little hole in the bowl nut lets Gas go into the emulsion tube which leads to the throat of the carburetor.

Really big thank you for taking the time to make this great video!! You are awesome!!

Good video

That was my exact issue, thanks

Thank you man .l,Same issue¡ I watched your video, and I was able to fix it .

Bingo !!! that tiny hole is a big deal.

You are number one

Thanks, good video but easy on the ether

I think if an engine is run every day ethanol is ok. I think there is a liberty station in my town that sells non ethanol gas. IF so I am going to buy some for all my outdoor equipment

Had to hold trigger on the wand to get a pressure washer to start.

thanks

thanks, excellent video, right now I'm having the same problem, today I dissemble the carburetor, but it didn't fix the problem I'll check again like you did. question what is the fluid in the can you used to help it start? thanks again

Never ever run power washer without water on. The lower bowl bolt is often the culprit in fuel problems.

Any tip on how to remove the screw on the bottom of the carb which is round of & no grip?

I had a problem with the same exact thing

So whats the fix other than doing all this work every year? Never had this problem until recent years. Had lots of mowers/tillers etc and they sat at times maybe even a year and started right up. What fuel additive can stop this?

So is this little Jet that was clogged up, is it in the carburator? It wasnt clear in the video where it came from or it's placement. Thanks for ur video.

Thanks for the info c u later

I have the same kind-of pressure washer doing the same thing, were is the hole???

Do you have a video of an issue of water inside oil tank

B&S is all standard size tools and hardware, Jeez!

So do you need the water connected to make it run ? I have done all of this, minus connecting the water. Please let me know.

I cleaned the carb (pretty clean) & the gas tank (water in the gas), it still won't start. The pressure washer is pretty new & lightly used. I used starting fluid, I started & stopped. Please help.