Excell XR2600 Pressure Washer

[ThamesG]

I have an Excell 2600 Pressure Washer that will not start unless you hold the trigger on the spray wand open while starting. Then, it works fine with plenty of pressure...until you stop spraying. Then, within 10 seconds the Honda gas 5hp motor shuts off, hard. It is a common machine so I am sure I am not the first to experience it. Any ideas? BTW, just love that this forum exists.

 

[Rivets]

The unloader valve needs to be replaced. The only other way to start it easily is to turn the water for five seconds, shut the water off, start the engine, then turn the water back on immediately. Still need to get the unloader valve fixed.