Normally the water comes out immediately but not this time.
I suspect the pump is not a direct connection to the engine like a connecting rod to a crank shaft. Probably more like a cam pushing a lifter and the pump piston got stuck in a closed position. No water came through the hose at all for several minutes, and after the engine was started. I have learned to always hold the nozzle valve open when starting.
Agree with Larry Kraus. According to the instructions on my pressure washer , before starting the engine and with the water hose connected and turned o n, I'm supposed to hold down the trigger on the wand until there's a steady stream coming out the wand. Takes about 20 seconds. Then I can fire it up. The pump is like a boat motor. You're not supposed to run it without water .
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