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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you
continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support.
Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Recoil will not pull
out or is difficult to
pull.
Check the Engine oil level; the Engine may be seized.
There may be an oil compression lock in the cylinder. Take out the Spark Plug; hold a rag over the
Spark Plug hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder. Wipe off
the Spark Plug and reinstall it.
The Engine will not
start manually.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s
Manual for Engine-
specific procedures.)
Check that the Key is in the RUN Position.
Check that the Spark Plug wire is attached.
Check the Operator Presence Switch connection beneath the Panel at the Key Switch.
Check the Operator Presence Switch connection at the Engine.
Check the oil and gas level. See “Adding Oil and Gasoline” on page 14.
The gas may be old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month.
Check the Throttle adjustment and travel.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked, change it.
If the Spark Plug is oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the Plug hole and pull the Recoil cord several
times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it.
The Air Filter may be dirty, change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
If your Engine still won’t start, contact us at www.DRpower.com.
The Engine will not
start using Electric-
Start.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s
Manual for Engine-
specific procedures.)
Check all the items under the section “Electric-Starting” on page 17.
Check the previous section (The Engine will not start manually.) for possible causes.
Check the wire connections—especially the ground connection, the large black wire coming from the
Battery, where it connects to the Engine.
The Battery may not be charged. Check the voltage yourself or at a Service Station. If it is low, charge
it with a 12-volt, 1 to 2-amp trickle charger. If you do not use your machine for at least 45 minutes at
a time, the Battery may need to be periodically charged. See the “Battery Care” section on page 21.
If the Battery is charged and your DR POWERWAGON still will not start, contact us at
www.DRpower.com.
Engine smokes.
Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. See the “Slopes and Uneven Terrain”
section on page 19.
Check the Air Filter and clean or replace if needed.
You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual
for detailed information.
Clean the Engine cooling fins and the carburetor housing if they are dirty.
If the Engine still smokes, contact us at www.DRpower.com.
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the engine, set the parking brake, wait five minutes to allow parts to
cool and disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
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