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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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Created 05-06-2024 at 01:56 PM by illwill678
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Jrsolar
05-06-2024 at 03:16 PM.
05-06-2024 at 03:16 PM.
Error 404 on the description? You okay bud?
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BruceInCola
05-07-2024 at 01:33 PM.
05-07-2024 at 01:33 PM.
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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.
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EricJ3237
05-10-2024 at 08:39 AM.
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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.
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DJ_SAMMY_D
05-10-2024 at 08:46 AM.
05-10-2024 at 08:46 AM.
seems nice but unless that CRX means Honda CRX, I ain't buying
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BruceInCola
05-10-2024 at 12:02 PM.
05-10-2024 at 12:02 PM.
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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.
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BruceInCola
05-10-2024 at 12:04 PM.
05-10-2024 at 12:04 PM.
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
05-10-2024 at 12:50 PM.
05-10-2024 at 12:50 PM.
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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
05-10-2024 at 03:17 PM.
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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 https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...es/biggrin.gif

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
05-12-2024 at 02:34 PM.
05-12-2024 at 02:34 PM.
is this a good deal
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BruceInCola
05-14-2024 at 06:11 AM.
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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.
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05-14-2024 at 07:45 AM.
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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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05-14-2024 at 07:59 PM.
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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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05-15-2024 at 05:10 AM.
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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
05-16-2024 at 08:55 AM.
05-16-2024 at 08:55 AM.
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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