Top 20 Honda Black Max 2600 PSI Pressure Washer Questions & Answers

Frank, either the unloader valve is out of adjustment(try loosening it off) or it is faulty and needs rebuilt or replaced as most people do. Check the attached vids,instruction and guides, Good luck "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info."

try to replace the spark plug. after time they tend to break down at high temperatures. if that isn't it it may possibly be the coil

Check the oil level, if it's very low or burnt then it may have siezed up internally. It could also be that be that the cylinder is filled with oil or fuel. if the washer was tipped over the fuel or oil may have migrated in to the piston combustion area.

SEALS CHECK PUMP ASWELL

make sure the hose from the tank is not split or cracked where it draws from the tank

Is the gas tank topped off? Is the water hose plugged into it and turned on? Is the gas valve open instead of closed? is the throttle turned on fully? Is the spark plug wire attached all the way? Should work after all of this.

can't solve this but can you solve why mine leaks oil all the time?

the pump is direct drive from the motor it is not designed to be disengaged by lowering the rpm, it will decrease the pressure a little bit .

this unit has a storage tank in the front below the motor , in front of the pump remove the cap and siphon hose add solution , than re install hose and cap you should be good to go

I would be happy to advise you further and give you more detailed answers then the others have. Guessing at an engine or unloader problem will not actually assist you in getting your pressure washer up and running again. The most important question is, what is your pressure washer model number? That is the first part of this process. Honda is just the manufacturer of the engine that you have. They don't build pressure washers. If you can provide the model number, you should be able to find this on the cart or frame of the unit, then I can determine what pump you actually have and assist you in determining the actual problem to get your pressure washer up and running again. There are a few issues that can cause this problem, all of which can probably be repaired with minimal cost. If you can provide me with more information I would happy to assist.

if these are the original fittings ,most case would be the o-ring ,it has swelled change them and you'll see normally 3/8 or 1/4 inch

contacted honda support and was told you have to tip the machine so I guess that would mean you have to empty the fuel tank before doing so

Clean it up real well and try again. Most likely the oil is from the motor being put in a position that allows the oil to run into spots that it is not supposed to be in.

I'm not sure if this is an attempted repair or whether this just "happened" but here is my repair procedure. Jammed could be worn or dirty rope or rope improperly sized for the machine...or crushed housing. A broken or slipped spring can seem jammed. Sometimes a spring can be re-bent on the inner most winding tab to catch on the housing. Most recoil assemblies are easy to fix...but not in an obvious way. Remove the recoil asembly from the small engine housing/flywheel cover. Usually three bolts hold it on. 10mm on Honda's. Pull the remaining rope thru the exit hole if possible. Otherwise, fish remaining rope thru the hole by turning rope winding pulley as if pulling handle was still attached, lining up any remaining rope end and pushing thru the exit hole in outer recoil housing or backing it out the inside pulley. Continue to wind rope winding pulley in a counterclockwise ( facing pulley...not outer metal) untill it will not tighten any further. Remove any more old rope. Line up pulley hole and exit hole. Melt end of new rope into a tapered shape..if not supplied that way. the pulley can be held in place by inserting a screwdriver thru the both the pulley and the metal housing spokes. Thread the new rope thru the exit and pulley hole. Tie the rope end sticking thru and draw tight. Cut 6 feet of rope...if not using a presized pull. Release screwdriver from spokes and rope should draw up onto the pulley. Tie off opposite end of the rope to keep from losing that end into the exit hole. put the handle on the rope and tie a knot in the end to retain the handle. Untie the tie-off and allow the handle to fully retract. If handle does not fully retract you may shorten the rope so that it does...as long as you have plenty of pull lenght

gas only lasts for 30 days in small engines try fresh fuel but you might need to clean the carb out

sounds like valves inside are stuck more so if any water was left inside the unit

I have the same problem. The design is bad with the weight of the hose and the lelength of the plastic inlet tube from the body creates a sheer force that causes it to break. I cannot find anything but a plastic inlet part. If someone would create a metal inlet connector they could make a lot of money. You need a lot of hose slack when moving your power washer or it will break off the inlet and the parts are abotu $20. Very poor design!!

place the fuel valve on then choke to start position for a couple pulls then place choke in the middle and pull a few more times it should start by then

it will only draw detergent with the large black nozzle or the nozzle wide open with not draw with high pressure

take the plug out and put a screwdriver in the hole turn the engine over by hand if it does not move the piston up the connecting rod has broken.