Most instincts will want to pull it back to move it, like a dolly, but that is not the case with this unit. First, this pressure washer has to be tipped forward in order to move it. The issues arise from two curious design choices. Assembly is simple, requiring just a few pairs of bolts that need to be inserted in pre-drilled holes. Husqvarna includes four quick-release tips for a variety of different cleaning methods and a durable wand that is easy to attach and easy to use. The engine provides a lot of power which translates to fast flow rates and good cleaning results. The unit does generate a lot of pressure so make sure you keep the nozzle at least 6-9 inches away from the surface you are cleaning to avoid damage.The Husqvarna HB32 3200 PSI Pressure Washer is a strong pressure washer anchored by a good engine and hampered by some questionable design choices. Just in case you are still interested in this unit and wanted to see it in action, here is a nice video showing this pressure washer in action. From the reviews I read it does not sound like this will be my unit and I will need to stick with an electric power washer. Lastly, it is important to turn the Fuel Switch to CLOSED when the unit is not running as having the carburetor full of gasoline for long periods of time apparently damages a float.Īll of that being said, I am not particularly mechanically inclined and I simply want a unit that starts easily every time. The User Manual states that this is most probably because of an automatic shutoff that happens when the washer is low on oil. Other users state that the unit will only run for a few minutes before shutting off. I suspect some users are forgetting to move the Choke Switch after the unit is running. Once running, turn the Choke Switch to the Right.Turn the Engine Switch to the “On” position.In order to start the engine you need to: I did a little digging and there is a chance that some of the engine reliability issues are resulting from user error. The most common reliability issue related to this pressure washer was that either the engine would not start or would not stay running. I can’t believe this thing would break like that after only a few hours of use. Pressure kept building up until water was released by the emergency pressure valve. The pump would not stop after releasing trigger.Repair shop said third party company put Husqvarna’s and Briggs & Stratton’s name on cheaply made product. Took to repair shop to repair under warranty and found out husqvarna nor briggs & stratton manufactured washer. Most importantly, during my first 2 days of using, the washer would just stop.But again, as I started to pressure wash the engine died. I restarted and when it began to die I let off the pressure and the engine regained power. After I started it and began to pressure wash, the engine died.Some of the representative comments are provided below: This is the lowest rating that I have seen for any product sold at Costco.Īlmost all of the negative reviews dealt with the reliability of the unit.

When you combine the 1 and 2 Star reviews it turns out that 25% of Costco customers think this unit is a piece of junk. I pulled the customer reviews for this unit from Costco’s website and was immediately concerned with what I saw. The unit features a rather heavy duty 30 foot cord and a half gallon detergent tank. I checked the Owner’s Manual and it looks like they might be a couple of Low Pressure settings? I searched around some and wasn’t able to find out exactly what the “second story jet and second story soap” functions were. The machine also comes with a secondary Turbo nozzle that operates in a rotary mode and is claimed to clean 40% faster than the standard nozzle. This nozzle includes 0⁰, 15⁰, 25⁰, 40⁰, soap, second story jet, and second story soap nozzles.” There’s no need to change out or store multiple spray tips. The product description says, “Quickly change spray patterns or apply soap with a twist of the wrist using this all in one nozzle. The washer has a single spray nozzle with “multi tip” functionality. The engine generates 3200 psi of water pressure at a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute. The Husqvarna features a powerful Briggs and Stratton 208cc engine that comes with a two year warranty. 4 The Pressure Washer in Action Key Features of the Husqvarna 3200 PSI Gas Pressure Washer

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