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Correct Pressure Washer Startup & Nozzle Care

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3 Pressure Washing Tips the Pro's Use to Get the Best Results Every Time!

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To easily start a pressure washer, always squeeze and hold the trigger on the wand before pulling the starter cord. This action releases any built-up pressure behind the pump, allowing the engine to kick on and start smoothly. If the trigger isn't squeezed, the pressure buildup makes the starter cord very difficult to pull. Additionally, always ensure a nozzle is securely attached to the wand before squeezing the trigger. Squeezing the trigger without a nozzle can cause the high pressure to blow out the small O-ring (seal) inside the quick connect fitting, leading to leaks and a malfunctioning pressure washer. The presenter recommends keeping spare Mi-T-M O-rings (specifically 3/8" x 9/16", 10-pack for 1/4" quick connect sockets) on hand for easy replacement, especially if working in remote locations where obtaining new parts quickly might be difficult.

Goal: Learn the correct way to start a pressure washer to prevent pressure buildup and understand the importance of having a nozzle attached to protect internal O-rings.

Tools and materials

  • Pressure Washer
  • Pressure Washer Nozzle
  • Pressure Washer Wand/Gun
  • Mi-T-M O-Rings (3/8" x 9/16"

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now on to tip number three all right on to tip number three tip number three is gonna make it a lot easier for you to start your pressure washer when you start your pressure washer you always wanna grab pull the trigger hold the trigger and then pull the pressure washer and start it up if you're not squeezing this trigger there's usually a lot of pressure built up behind the pump and it's really hard to pull and start your pressure washer so squeeze your trigger pull start your pressure washer it's going to kick on start up and then you'll release your pressure washer and it will build up pressure now another little handy little tip when you are using any type of nozzles if you ever squeeze the trigger without a nozzle on there there is a little tiny gasket in there and this has happened to me a few times you pull the trigger there's a lot of pressure built up behind this thing because the pressure washer is on you squeeze it boom it could actually blow out that little uh o-ring inside there that little seal and it's probably gonna go somewhere where you cannot find it then you go to put this thing on you squeeze the trigger water goes everywhere your pressure washer doesn't function and it typically happens when you're up in the mountains somewhere or so far away from some place it takes you an hour to go get an o-ring to fix it i actually now keep because it's happened quite a few times to us i keep a little thing of mighty m o-rings in my trailer that if that ever happens i just stick another o-ring in there and it's really easy to replace it so always put any type of tips on and what happens that tip goes down there it hits that o-ring and now you have a nice tight seal when you pull a trigger so always put your tips on and then pull your trigger and that was three tips actually there

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