Pressure washer help

ldj

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I have a Craftsman 2400PSI pressure washer. How do I separate the pump from the engine. It is loose but I see no way.

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it will either have a coupling between the pump and motor or it will be bolted direct to the crank with a
centre bolt if so there will be an access plate on the oppisite side of the crank on the pump
need to really look close motor was bolted to frame then pump installed afterwards
an old boss of mine once told me that if it was put together by man it could be dismantled by him too
 
The pump is just slid on the shaft with a key to make the pump shaft turn. The
pump shaft has an internal bore and a keyway in it.
The pump mount bolts hold the engine to the pump.

I have seen some where the key wallowed in the hub or shaft-basically made
an offset groove in one or the other that kept the crankshaft from coming out of the
pump.

If that is your case, you have to decide which you would rather keep-the pump or the engine
because you may have to cut one off the other.
 
My experience is that the price of the pump is more than buying a new pressure washer.
I think I saw at Menards a 2500 psi washer for $250. Good chance you will not be able to
rebuild your pump or find parts, so I wouldn't worry about saving the pump. Use a right
angle grinder and cut it off.

If you decide to replace the pump, I would stay away from the pumps like you have. Most
of the cheaper pumps only last me about 5-6 years before the pump locks up. Commercial
pressure washers have a better pump and they last me a very long time.

Good luck.
 
It should just slide off. Just held on by the mounting bolts.It should have an Anovia pump on it. Which is junk for homeowner use. Last one I priced
was 195.00. Few bucks more you can buy a new washer.
 
Should just unbolt and slide off, if I'm remembering right.

Had a pump die on my pressure washer, bought a $70 pump off ebay, figured it was worth a shot.

I am not using the thing constantly, maybe 6-7 times a year, been using it 3 years, still
working. it's lasted longer than the original.

Have to change the oil through the dipstick tube as the new pump blocks the drain plug.

Fred
 
(quoted from post at 08:02:19 07/22/15) Should just unbolt and slide off, if I'm remembering right.

Had a pump die on my pressure washer, bought a $70 pump off ebay, figured it was worth a shot.

I am not using the thing constantly, maybe 6-7 times a year, been using it 3 years, still
working. it's lasted longer than the original.

Have to change the oil through the dipstick tube as the new pump blocks the drain plug.

Fred

Thanks very much, the pump did slide of after a little talk with it. The pump is ok it's the engine that is bad. I think the compression release on the cam is the problem. If it is and I can't get a used one I'll just junk it out.

UPDATE Got the cam out and the spring on the decompression thingie is off and may be bent because I can't see how to put it back so it will hold it up. Also the metal piece on the governor had went past the stop and was wedged in place. I freed that up but the governor arm is hard to move. It looks bent but maybe supposed to be that way. Don't see how bent could make it hard to move. Any one have a photo of how the spring is supposed to go on the compression release? Can't believe all the plastic in that engine.
 

Your pump is NOT OK! I can see that the pump is an Annovi. it has a fifty hour life expectancy. it is not worth your time.
 
(quoted from post at 19:21:25 07/22/15) I thought they were only good for thirty.

A friend put me onto a website that has a lot of information and parts. it gives hours rating for lots of machines
 
(quoted from post at 21:25:46 07/22/15)
(quoted from post at 19:21:25 07/22/15) I thought they were only good for thirty.

A friend put me onto a website that has a lot of information and parts. it gives hours rating for lots of machines

The pump was pumping working good when it got to where I couldn't pull it through compression. Oh well with the engine problems and a pump that is a short life pump I guess this thing goes with my next load of scrap
 

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