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LockedPressure Washer cuts out - Overheating?

posted on March 06, 2010 at 05:59AM Inappropriate?

I have a craftsman 3100 psi pressure washer just out of my 2 year extended warranty and I can't keep the unit running.  I can start it and use it for about 10 minutes and then the engine cuts out.  Almost like it runs out of fuel.  I cna then start it back up and it runs for a bit and cuts out again. I already checked the carb and it seems to be getting a good flow of fuel. Does this unit have an overheat switch that might be faulty? 

replies: 5 latest post: March 16, 2010 at 06:51PM by BlueCrewGuyInMA
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posted on March 16, 2010 at 01:26PM
 

I too recently purchased a 2500psi unit and it will not start after 3 hrs of continuous use.  Is there a cooling off period or is it in need of repair?

posted on March 16, 2010 at 03:48PM
 
In response to ralphbershefsky's post from March 06 2010 05:59AM

I can start it and use it for about 10 minutes and then the engine cuts out.

That sounds like the gas cap isn't venting properly, creating a vacuum in the gas tank. Try loosening the gascap next time it stalls. Also pressure washer airfilters get wet from the overspray, but in your case, it's likely the cap.

posted on March 16, 2010 at 03:49PM
 
In response to bsuhail's post from March 16 2010 01:26PM

it will not start after 3 hrs of continuous use

This sounds like the airfilter getting soaked from the pressure washer overspray, eventually it dries out.

posted on March 16, 2010 at 04:53PM
 

Along with the regular maintenance issues like making sure youre using fresh gas and have oil, I would recommend loosening the gas cap to prevent the shut off. If the vent mechanism is damaged, a vacuum is formed in the gas tank and the gas is more or less trapped and wont make it to the engine at all.

Hope it Helped

John

posted on March 16, 2010 at 06:51PM
 
In response to bsuhail's post from March 16 2010 01:26PM

Are you releasing the pressure in the gun before trying to start the engine back up? That's one of the most common reasons for frustration with pressure washers.

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