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2025/03/17 15:13:31 (permalink)
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Pressure washer

Hello I am new here and I acquired this Model 020461 pressure washer with a Briggs 126T02-0344-B1
cleaned the carb OK ,verified the valves OK .verified the coil Ok ,new plug .flushed with  fresh gas . verified Plug was sparking . I can’t get this machine to fart,spit or burp 
Before I put this thing on the side of the road has anyone have any ideas red help . 
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    Re: Pressure washer 2025/03/17 15:35:07 (permalink)
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    First, being a "flat head" engine, check and tighten the three HEAD BOLTS closest to the exhaust valve.
     
    They OFTEN loosen up just enough so the engine won't run..
     
    If that doesn't fix it, spray some carb cleaner down the throat of the carb 
    while cranking and see if it licks off momentarily..
     
    Advise.
     
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    Re: Pressure washer 2025/03/17 15:54:02 (permalink)
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    Scott is there a torque value for the head 
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    Re: Pressure washer 2025/03/17 17:31:17 (permalink)
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    Ok -165 in/ lbs torque . I will give a try tomorrow- fingers crossed
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    Re: Pressure washer 2025/03/17 18:37:01 (permalink)
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    Those bolts will be very obvious loose.  
     
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    Re: Pressure washer 2025/03/18 09:27:51 (permalink)
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    I have them torqued down ,yes they were loose . I got it to pop  a little ,I am asthmatic so I am only good for about ten pulls and I am done ,then my wife ushers me into the house   . This type of motor I have tuned up for friends and neighbours on lawn mowers for years . Fresh gas ,fresh oil and spark plug and they are good to go . I have never had an issue  . 
    I plan to pull the carb apart again and determine if I have missed something .
     The head torque was a excellent tip - Thanks Scott 
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