32 DR
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PRO XL520 CHIPPER SHREDDER
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
The Engine will not
start.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for Engine-specific
procedures.)
Check all the items under the section “Starting the Engine” on page 13.
Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
Check the wire connections—especially the ground connection, the large green wire coming
from the Battery, where it connects to the Engine.
Make sure that the Battery is charged. See the Battery Care section on page 33.
The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
The gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than
one month.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it is oily, leave it out, hold a
rag over the Plug Hole and crank the Engine several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder,
then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it. NEVER run the Engine with a cracked Spark Plug.
If your Engine still won’t start, visit our website at www.DRpower.com.
The Engine lacks power
or is not running
smoothly.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Make sure the Choke Lever is pushed in all the way to the RUN position.
Make sure that the Throttle Lever is all the way left to the FAST position.
The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it is oily, leave it out, hold a
rag over the Plug Hole and crank the Engine several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder,
then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it. NEVER run the engine with a cracked spark plug.
The gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than
one month.
The Engine oil may be dirty. Change it if necessary.
Check that the Cooling Fins are clean and free of debris. Clean as needed.
If your Engine still lacks power, visit our website at www.DRpower.com.
Engine smokes.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. The machine should be level.
The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
You may be using the wrong oil - too light for the temperature. Refer to your Engine Owner’s
Manual for detailed information.
Check that the Cooling Fins are clean and free of debris. Clean as needed.
If your Engine still smokes, visit our website at www.DRpower.com.
Shut down the Engine, remove the Spark Plug Wire, and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or
inspection on the DR PRO XL520 CHIPPER-SHREDDER.
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