Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Motor locked up, honda power washer, oil level

Question
I have a Honda power washer that I loaned to someone who did not check the oil in it.  When I started it, I forgot to, but old forgot I had loaned it out.

It started and ran about thirty minutes and then quit.  It will not release the pull chord to crank it again.  I did put oil in it after it locked up.  Can this be fixed or do I need to buy a new power washer.

Thank you for your help.

Mel Yorks

Answer
HI MEL

YES  SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE SIEZED THIS ENGINE  FROM INSUFFICIENT OIL

SIEZURE CAN BE AS QUICK   YOU MENTIOND RAN 1/2 HOUR   UNIT STOPPED,   NOTICED OIL LEVEL
TOPPED UP   BUT  WAS INVARIABLY  TOOO LATE  DAMAGE ALREADY DONE

PISTON WILL BE DAMAGED AND THE BORE  AS TO THE CON ROD AND BIG END AND MOST LIKLY THE BORE


BETTER PLAN ON REPOWER ENGINE  OR OR NEW POWER WASHER

PS IF REPOWER  - PULL PUMP HEAD UNIT OFF  ENGINE AND FIT TO NEW  ENGINE  


SORRY FOR BAD NEWS  


CHEERS PAUL