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How to start the Tecumseh easier
I read some of the reviews about hard starting, and mine experienced the same thing. Here's what I found that works:
Pump the primer bulb 5-6 times if it hasn't been run in a while. Set the throttle on high, and give the starter a pull. It will typically start right up on the first or second pull, but then die like others mentioned. The trick is to press the primer bulb again when it sputters to keep it running. It might take 2-3 presses on the primer bulb over the first 30 seconds of running, but then it stays running and runs great.
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Been okay so far.
I bought mine in July 2003 at Menards. I see you can still buy this model. I thought Karcher replaced it with a model with pneumatic tires. Been okay so far. You should shut the motor off if you're not spraying for more than a minute or so, even though Karcher says it has thermal protection for up to five minutes of unuse. A Karcher dealer told me I should put a water filter on it. I bungee corded a Culligan filter to it. I had to plumb the filter. I like quick-attach hose couplings for ease of use. I put auto coolant into the pump to protect it from freezing. The Karcher design is good, but this model is hard to push on loose gravel. I've found the Tecumseh engine to be good on this so far. I've got the same model of Tecumseh on an Ariens ST 622 string trimmer. Its engine is getting a lot of hard hours on it, and it's getting iffy....It uses too much oil. The rings must be bad. No power. It takes a long time to get warmed up. It's now shot. I think I'll try to avoid Tecumseh engines in the future.... Wipe the dipstick off and stick it back in and check the oil every time you use it or every 2-4 hours or so. Supposed to change oil every 25 hours. A Briggs or Honda might have a longer interval. If your water source supplies enough GPM to prevent pump cavitation, I recommend using a larger pressure washer which has a commercial-style pump. I use mine only 25 hours per year or less, so this should last me a long time. I recommend an extension hose. You can reach more without moving the pressure washer, and you can keep the pressure washer away from water in the air. I went through a couple of dud Apache Soap Turbo turbo nozzles before I bought a genuine Karcher Dirtblaster.
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Karcher Gas Pressure Washer G230
Order was deliverd early and in excelent condition. I have used it on several occasions and am very pleased with the unit.
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Superb power washer
The Karcher G2301LT was my first purchase on Amazon.com. The machine arrived on time and was easy to assemble. It started on the very first pull and performed exceptionally well (and I'm not too mechanically inclined). It's been an ideal tool used for cleaning around our newly constructed home and for washing vehicles, with what seems to be just the right amount of water pressure to get the job done without damaging any surfaces.
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KARCHER G2301LT WASHER
I received this washer today and had the unit unboxed and assembled within 5-6 minutes. The washer started very easily and did a great job washing my house siding (vinyl), garage door and my deck. The washer did come with an upgraded wand(stainless steel with adjustable nozzle)which made it easy to use on all the different surfaces. I was very impressed with the portability, ease of starting and cleaning power of this machine.I would recommend this unit to anyone needing a great pressure washer for home use.
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