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The audio begins with a low hum, which gradually intensifies, signifying the initial phase of the power washer. This hum is soon interrupted by the clear, distinctive sound of a pull-to-start mechanism being engaged. The metallic scrape, followed by the strong whirring of the engine, provides an audible image of a cord being yanked and the machine stirring to life. The power washer's motor, characteristic of a small-engine device, splutters and chokes intermittently. The sputtering sound is reminiscent of an engine gasping for fuel, before settling into a steady rhythm. This sound is juxtaposed with the continuous, rhythmic drone of the generator that powers the washer, a sound that hums in the background throughout the audio. As the motor kicks into full gear, the sputtering subsides, and the machine's sound profile changes. The low, steady hum of the generator is overlaid by the high-pitched whine of the motor, creating a mechanical