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Troy-Bilt 3400 PSI 2.4 GPM Gas Pressure Washer - $289

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I saw this in Sams I thought it might be a good deal. I didnt purchase by I thougthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthougt it was a good deal .

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I saw this in Sams I thought it might be a good deal. I didnt purchase by I thougthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthouthougt it was a good deal .

https://www.samsclub.com/p/troy-b...=990331154

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May 6, 2024
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Jrsolar
May 6, 2024
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Error 404 on the description? You okay bud?
May 7, 2024
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BruceInCola
May 7, 2024
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Quote from Jrsolar :
Error 404 on the description? You okay bud?
Works for me. Surprised this isn't getting more love.

Even Harbor Freight gas pressure washers are $100 more than this.
May 10, 2024
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EricJ3237
May 10, 2024
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Troy bilt is good but they are susceptible to abuse. If you buy this, drain or run through the gas after every use. Never let gas sit in that tank. Do not run it dry without water. Change oil every year. And when it's filled, never tip it over.

Follow these pieces of advice and it will continue to start and remain powerful without problems.
Last edited by EricJ3237 May 10, 2024 at 08:44 AM.
May 10, 2024
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DJ_SAMMY_D
May 10, 2024
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seems nice but unless that CRX means Honda CRX, I ain't buying
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BruceInCola
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Quote from DJ_SAMMY_D :
seems nice but unless that CRX means Honda CRX, I ain't buying
It compares favorably with the Honda motors according to some youtube power washer nut guy.
May 10, 2024
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BruceInCola
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Quote from EricJ3237 :
Troy bilt is good but they are susceptible to abuse. If you buy this, drain or run through the gas after every use. Never let gas sit in that tank. Do not run it dry without water. Change oil every year. And when it's filled, never tip it over.

Follow these pieces of advice and it will continue to start and remain powerful without problems.
Even between uses you can't let the gas sit there - or you mean overwintering, or if you use it once a year? And why not? Just curious. I already bought it but now you are worrying me - sounds like a defect. Nobody likes a finicky small engine.

In other news, this will be my first gas PW, and looking for some recommendations in terms of accessories. Interested in that circular cleaner for large areas, but not sure which one.
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EricJ3237
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Quote from BruceInCola :
Even between uses you can't let the gas sit there - or you mean overwintering, or if you use it once a year? And why not? Just curious. I already bought it but now you are worrying me - sounds like a defect. Nobody likes a finicky small engine.

In other news, this will be my first gas PW, and looking for some recommendations in terms of accessories. Interested in that circular cleaner for large areas, but not sure which one.
You can leave the gas in between uses if you are using it the next week. But if you are using it 'later that summer' go ahead and drain. Draining is easier than you'd think. You can leave it running, drain through a siphon, or drain through the carburetor. Gas starts to separate after a few weeks but becomes worse over time, once you get to months. Quality lawn mowers and definitely cars are more immune to gas separation than other tools, like snowblowers, pressure washers, etc. The other budget friendly 3200-3400 psi pressure washers are just as sensitive (e.g. Westinghouse). I had a Westinghouse pressure washer carburetor that for gummed up from gas that was left in the tank for 6 weeks. You just need to drain them, plain and simple. If you want to buy something with an engine that's more resilient to leaving gas in the tank for months, prepare to fork over more money (and you'll still run into problems eventually). Don't cancel your order, just follow my advice Big Grin

Just trying to save people frustration. A gummed or inefficient carburetor is never fun.

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BruceInCola
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Quote from EricJ3237 :
You can leave the gas in between uses if you are using it the next week. But if you are using it 'later that summer' go ahead and drain. Draining is easier than you'd think. You can leave it running, drain through a siphon, or drain through the carburetor. Gas starts to separate after a few weeks but becomes worse over time, once you get to months. Quality lawn mowers and definitely cars are more immune to gas separation than other tools, like snowblowers, pressure washers, etc. The other budget friendly 3200-3400 psi pressure washers are just as sensitive (e.g. Westinghouse). I had a Westinghouse pressure washer carburetor that for gummed up from gas that was left in the tank for 6 weeks. You just need to drain them, plain and simple. If you want to buy something with an engine that's more resilient to leaving gas in the tank for months, prepare to fork over more money (and you'll still run into problems eventually). Don't cancel your order, just follow my advice

Just trying to save people frustration. A gummed or inefficient carburetor is never fun.
I for one appreciate it, bc I definitely would not have assumed it needed draining so quickly. Noted!
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dkotoric
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is this a good deal
May 14, 2024
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BruceInCola
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Quote from dkotoric :
is this a good deal
Remains to be seen … I'll be the Guinea pig though. Mine is supposedly arriving today after being delayed in transit.

I couldn't find any reviews on this unit which concerns me a bit, OTOH Sam's has been as good as Costco to me in terms of returns.

I even returned a junk electric SunJoe pressure washer I bought there after I used it and was extremely unimpressed, and they took it np.
May 14, 2024
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marcski1
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All of these type of pressure washers do well with a bit of sta-bil in them between uses, and a periodic addition of sea foam (2-3 times a year on average) to keep them in great shape. If you don't use it over the winter, then also drain and use some pump protect to prevent the water pump from sticking/seizing. This has worked for every B&S, Subaru and Honda engine I have had, some going 20+ years now
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dkotoric
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Quote from BruceInCola :
Remains to be seen … I'll be the Guinea pig though. Mine is supposedly arriving today after being delayed in transit.

I couldn't find any reviews on this unit which concerns me a bit, OTOH Sam's has been as good as Costco to me in terms of returns.

I even returned a junk electric SunJoe pressure washer I bought there after I used it and was extremely unimpressed, and they took it np.
let us know
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MX400ex72
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Quote from EricJ3237 :
You can leave the gas in between uses if you are using it the next week. But if you are using it 'later that summer' go ahead and drain. Draining is easier than you'd think. You can leave it running, drain through a siphon, or drain through the carburetor. Gas starts to separate after a few weeks but becomes worse over time, once you get to months. Quality lawn mowers and definitely cars are more immune to gas separation than other tools, like snowblowers, pressure washers, etc. The other budget friendly 3200-3400 psi pressure washers are just as sensitive (e.g. Westinghouse). I had a Westinghouse pressure washer carburetor that for gummed up from gas that was left in the tank for 6 weeks. You just need to drain them, plain and simple. If you want to buy something with an engine that's more resilient to leaving gas in the tank for months, prepare to fork over more money (and you'll still run into problems eventually). Don't cancel your order, just follow my advice Big Grin

Just trying to save people frustration. A gummed or inefficient carburetor is never fun.
Do these not have gas shut off valves?

If so, just use ethanol free fuel with stabil and when you are done with the pressure washer leave it running and shut off the gas. Let it run until the motor chokes itself out.

I use ethanol free fuel with stabil added in all my small engine equipment and my lawn equipment will sit 6+ months at a time with the same fuel in the tank and I never have an issue firing it up next season.

I suppose if you don't have ethanol free fuel and don't want to add stabilizer, then draining the fuel is the best preventative measure.
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jomarrod
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I see there are no current deals on pressure washers - AFAIK. Why is this not a great deal at $279? Is the engine no good because it isn't Honda?
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BruceInCola
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Quote from dkotoric :
let us know
I received it, and first thing I checked was the number printed on the hose for pressure. Saw a couple reviews on Sam's that said they received an underrated hose and it blew up. So I called Troy-bilt before even starting the unit and they said it's not a problem - the hose is rated for much higher than it shows. We'll see! (I have to believe them, since that would be a major legal liability if several people called in about it and they did nothing to correct the issue)

So far I have just assembled it, bought my ethanol free gas, and put oil in it. Waiting until the weeked to actually use it.

I also read the manual which re-emphasizes not leaving gas in it, but they also don't address ethanol free at all...I also would think that using ethanol free would prevent the issues everyone seems to be worried about, especially with Stabil.

Unit seems well built, there is a gas shutoff, but the handling of the wand and cord storage is crappy to non-existent. Get what you pay for I guess. There is literally NO hose reel on this unit, though the instruction manual mentions one. That's...lame...but many manufacturers remove features from models to sell at Sam's, Costco, Wal-mart, in order to hit the right (lower) price points. TV's especially, but lots of other large appliances as well.

Can't really complain with the price, but If I was considering paying the non-sale price of this, I would be looking at units with more reviews, and not this seemingly stripped down version. I don't use soap in my pressure washers, so did not care that it didn't have a tank like so many (in fact was grateful since they usually just get in my way/take up space).

Will report back with performance later.
Last edited by BruceInCola May 17, 2024 at 05:52 AM.

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