Predator 4,400 PSI 4.2 GPM Pressure Washer - How to and Review

In this video I unbox, assemble, use, and review the 4400 PSI 4.2GPM Predator pressure washer that I bought at Harbor Freight. I explain some quick possible pros and cons, show how to use it, and then give my opinion on it.

Video Timeline:
Intro……………………………………….......................0:00 – 0:08
Specs, Price, What it takes to put it
together and get it up and running…………..0:08 – 7:52
What I think of it and seeing it in action….7:52 – 9:41

[ORam...]

We had one at a salvage yard I worked at. It performed well and didn't seem or feel cheap. We would clean everything from parts, to loaders, to concrete with it. I'm thinking about buying one for me now.

[lukeknighton]

I bought one about two months ago. I broke the pull start soon off and bought a pressure shutoff valve now I usually it only once and run it until Im done. Regularly change the oil and keep it filled with gas. Best investment ever.

[swedishfish]

I'm starting a business for myself. I've always been leary buying harbor freight anything. From what I've been told by a few people that pressure wash commercially this is a great machine to start with.

[davidleslie]

It was a very good & informative video as I have been looking into purchasing one of the predator series PRESSURE WASHERS. Just a helpful FYI regarding changing the pressure using the unloader valve. The pressure is already set internally at the factory. Adjusting the unloader valve can decrease the lifespan of the pump. The correct way to adjust the pressure is by using different size nozzles to decrease, or raise the pressure. What I mean by that is the orifice in which the water goes rather than the various nozzle spray patterns of 15° or 30° or 45°. I'm referring to the actual small hole inside, the steel nozzle. By using A set of larger hole diameter nozzles will cause a dropping pressure to enable more pressure sensitive jobs to be accomplished safely well also increasing the lifespan of the pump. An easy way to put this into layman's terms is a pump creates flow while a restriction creates pressure. Since your pump is a direct drive set up the pump turns the exact same amount of RPMs as your motor. this is also what's known as a fixed displacement pump rather than a belt, driven variable speed commercial, PRESSURE WASHER. Unfortunately, with every PRESSURE WASHER set up the pump is always the Achilles heel so your motor will outlast the next three pumps you put on it once this one goes overtime. If you're able to stay on that trigger and not let it sit idle for more than a minute without a trigger pull? That will also greatly increase the lifespan of the pump. Using synthetic pump oil is also advisable but not a must. I'll have to check back and look for your video on updates. Thanks for the review. Peace

[AlexGarcia-sfil]

Just got one 5 minutes ago appreciate the video helps a lot

[peterhewel]

If you don't use a 3/4"garden hose on these larger machines you will not get enough water flow into pump. You will have cavitation and damage pump.

[robconnect]

I got a Simpson for 699.00 same 4400 psi. So I decided to order it instead of Harbor freight on this purchase

[AffordablePC]

Any update on the washer ? I purchased the 2 year extra no haggle warranty so we can take it back as this only has a 90 warranty

[TheADRIANOVALENTINO]

I put Fully synthetic oil on both the pump and the engine.
10w50 pump &
5w 30 engine
Its a beast, im going to really look after mine..
Only thing is the garden hose connection doesnt come with a quick connect fitting. Il go and change that at a shop

[fernandoali]

Do you need a water tank to go along with this pressure washing machine ? Or do you just use the house’s spigot?

[crabjoe]

It's been 4 years now. How's it holding up?

[bryanbahling]

Any updates on this pressure washer? How is it after a couple of years.

[Tmmy]

The carb change out is due to air pressure.. to witch any or all carb air - feul mixture over so many feet above sea level is a must

[bwpyro]

Finally and awesome video you really can’t beat these specs for the price point thanks for the great vid

[PASTORTENNISON]

Just bought this unit and detailed 4 vehicles. Very nice and has great pressure.

[Will-tmbj]

Any gas with no ethanol you should be fine with no stabilizer, they sell 90 octane ethanol free almost everywhere around us

[fensterputzernuernberg]

Nice video . but when starting the Pressure washer hold the lance in the other hand with the pressere washer gun / lance open ...

[juanvaldez]

Colorado Springs Nice! Only Question I have ok 2.? What do you use it for and how many Hrs. per day dose it run?

[davidwatchesyoutube]

Can you do a video draining the gasoline for storage and how to get every last drop out?

[SVGC]

Would u recommend it for hydro jetting a sewer line with the rite attachments ?