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Anonymous Posted on Jan 15, 2011

I have used my Honda Pressure washer 3 times over a period of 1-2 years. I could not get it to start today. I did not drain the old gas but added some new gas (which was probably a few months old). I have never had problems with a lawn mower sitting for a few months; but my guess is, this is the problem? How can I repair this?

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Check the oil level in the crankcase if it just spills out the oil fill hole it fine

drain tank and drain float bowl and clean fuel tap make sure the carb is not green and blocked if so give it a good clean out make sure all jets are clean and clear- make sure fuel flow is good and carb connection and @ fuel needle valve / seat

make sure has spark

make sure muffler has no mason bees blocking muffler

give it a try


cheers pauly46

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