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I have a excell 2600 psi with Honda GC 160 motor I am having problems trying to start it. It will turn real easy for a couple of times, then it get's real hard to pull for awhile then loosens up again and only starts with starter fluid.
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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.
This is a problem with GC-160 and GC-190 engines on pressure washers, tillers, etc. Once they get some hours on them and as things seat in-wear in, they get to a point you can not pull the start cord. If you remove the spark plug, the engine turns easily. The valves need adjusted. The valves are set .005" to .006" off the seat. This allows enough compression release but the engine runs. I find the valves need adjusted every 25 hours, not the 100 hours Honda states.
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
My chemical supply inlet has a checkball and a spring that keeps pressure in check. There must be debris behind checkball. Easy to check by removing the fitting. If faulty and parts not available, plug fitting and add an aftermarket injector from www.pwmall.com. that you can install when you need it. Good luck
You can eliminate the motor by unbolting the pump from it and then if it will start the problem is with the pump or the unloading valve.If it does not start with the pump removed then you check for spark and get the carb cleaned or have a kit put in it.If it does start then check to see if the pump turns freely,if so disassemble the unloader valve and clean and lube it so that the pump and motor can relieve the pressure it needs to when the trigger is not engaged,if the pump can't be easily turned by hand then then pump needs to come apart,dealership should do this.
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