John Deere 3300 PSi pressure washer shutting off while in use.Everything appears fine Oil level,Gal level,Air cleaner ok etc.. May run 2 minutes or 12 minutes then spudders a bit then Bang "Off" as if i turned it off.May or may not restart after a couple of pulls.

sometimes they have air pockets disengage the transmission
as to push. start put in gear and run this will help burp out air.
shut off and engage the transmission and try.

Specifications

Engine HD45

Engine Model Number(Kawasaki FC420V
Horsepower (10.5 kW (14 hp)
Displacement (423 cc (25.8 cu.in.)
Crankcase Capacity w/o oil filter (1.3 L (1.4 qt.)
Crankcase Capacity with oil filter (1.6 L (1.7 qt.)
Spark Plug-Gap (0.64 mm (0.025 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque (20 N·m (15 lb-ft.)
Cylinders (One
Stroke/Cycle (Four
Lubrication (Full-Pressure
Oil Filter (Standard Single Element
Air Cleaner (Dual Stage

Engine HD75

Engine Model Numbe(Kawasaki FC540V
Horsepower (12.7 kW (17 hp)
Displacement (535 cc (32.6 cu.in.)
Crankcase Capacity w/o oil filter (1.6 L (1.7 qt.)
Crankcase Capacity with oil filter (1.9 L (2.0 qt.)
Spark Plug-Gap (0.64 mm (0.025 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque (20 N·m (15 lb-ft.)
Cylinders (One
Stroke/Cycle (Four
Lubrication (Full-Pressure
Oil Filter (Standard Single Element
Air Cleaner (Dual Stage

Fuel System

Fuel (See Fuel in the Service Miscellaneous section
Fuel Filter (Single Stage, 60 Micron
Fuel Pump (Vacuum Operated-Diaphragm
Fuel Delivery (Gravity Feed to Fuel Pump)
Fuel Tank Capacity (19 L (5.0 gal.)

Drive Train Mower Deck (36-inch)

Blades (2
Blade Bolt Torque (81 N·m (60 lb-ft.)
Cutting Heights (25-114 mm (1-41/2 in.)
Weight (86.7 Kg (191 lb)
Overall Width (chute up) (927 mm (36.5 in.)

Mower Deck (48-inch)

Blades (3
Blade Bolt Torque (68 N·m (50 lb-ft.)
Cutting Heights (25-127 mm (1-5 in.)
Weight (83.6 Kg (184 lb)
Overall Width (chute up) (1308 mm (51.5 in

ower Deck (54-inch)

Blades (3
Blade Bolt Torque (68 N·m (50 lb-ft.)
Cutting Heights (25-127mm (1-5 in.)
Weight (86.7 Kg (187 lb)
Overall Width (chute up) (1460 mm (57.5 in.)

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil (John Deere PLUS-4
Grease (John Deere MOLY HIGH Temperature EP
Transmission Oil (HY-GARD-J20C (TURF-GARD-SAE10W-30 (PLUS-4-SAE10W-30 (TORQ-GARD SUPREME-SAE30
(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)

Engine oil does a couple of things, lubricates and cools. Your crankcase probably takes about 2 qts. Fill it to full and park it over something clean to see if there are leaks.

For your engine to run it needs fuel and air. If the engine is dying, more than likely you have a fuel/air issue. Check your fuel lines for leaks, replace your fuel filter. Clean or replace your air cleaner. Make sure your tank cap can breathe, so air can replace the gas going to the engine.

If it's brand new, the first thing I'd check is the oil level in the Honda motor. Most pressure washers are tested then the oil is drained out for shipment. Honda motors have an oil sensor in them that will shut the motor off if the oil level is low. When the motor is off, all the oil is in the bottom of the crankcase and the sensor 'thinks' all's OK. When you start it up and the oil is getting splashed around it will get low enough for the sensor to shut the motor down. Also make sure the gas is turned on at the carburator.

I have a john deere 3000psi pressure washer with similar problem. Running fine then a puff of smoke and it shut down. I checked the oil and found it full of water. Not only that but since I still had the water turned on, the water was flowing out of the dip stick tube. I'm trying to find a solution online and will pass any information on.

Could be that the motor is low on oil, if the Honda engine runs low on oil it will shut down after running for a couple minutes. I would check that first. If you still have a problem next time before it shuts down take the gas cap off, it is possible that your gas cap is bad and is causing a vapor lock in the tank. Anything other then these items will indicate that something is wrong with the carb.

Mine is having the same issue...I googled and found this with no answers. I'll update if I can find a cure on my own...
Have you checked your oil level?? Small engines have a cut-off switch if your oil is low...mine is topped off so this is not the solution for me..but it could possibly for you.

It sounds like it has been tipped or too much oil has been put in. This would explain the oil in the air filter. First check the oil level. Then you need to clean the oil out of the carburetor. It is dirty or plugged and that is why it only runs when choked. You can try a spray-in carb cleaner but the best thing is to remove it (if you are handy enough) and soak it in varsol for 24 hours. Good luck

I am going to suggest a tune of of the engine. Change the oil and oil filter. Check the air filter is clean and replace it if it isn't. A new spark plug.

It could be several things...oil level, make sure its sitting on level ground...if not did you use StaBil when you laid her up for the season? If not, go to Advance Auto and buy "SeaFoam" and following directions run it for as long as it will run...make sure you have water running through the pump during tests!
Good Luck