I have a fairly new Karcher 2300 PSI gasoline powered pressure washer I purchased from COSTCO. Almost immediately out of the box I noticed i would have to hold the trigger on the wand in for 30 seconds or more before pressurized water started coming out. Now I need to hold it for
Even small amounts of grit in the nozzle can cause problems. Take it apart and inspect carefully for a speck of sand.
BB
Any air in water or low water pressure in house?
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bring it back. they have a pretty good return policy
you are supposed prime the pump and get water out the wand before starting the motor. Not doing this frys the pump, as it needs water for lubrication
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Make sure all the air is gone from the hose before you connect it. I run water through my cheap electric one with the nozzle off, just using faucet pressure, until water comes through in a steady stream, then I turn it on. I've been told to never power it up until it is full of water.
Bob
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