DR RV170 User Manual

18 DR
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VERTICAL SHAFT ENGINE
Stop Suddenly when Running
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine stops
suddenly when
running.
Fuel supply
system
Fuel is empty
Refill fuel
Carburetor is clogged
Check fuel line and clean
Float chamber is leaking
Repair
Needle valve is stuck.
Dismantle float chamber and free
up valve
Ignition system
Spark Plug is damaged, or short-circuited by
carbon deposit
Replace Spark Plug
Side electrode of Spark Plug is damaged
Replace Spark Plug
Spark Plug wire is pulled off
Connect
Ignition coil is damaged or short-circuited
Replace ignition coil
Engine kill wire is touching Engine body
Find where touching and insulate
Other causes
Cylinder is seriously scored, and valve dropped
out
Repair or replace damaged parts
Gasoline Engine Is Overheat
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Gasoline
Engine is
overheating
Wrong Oil used
Refill Engine Oil
Exhaust pipe blocked up
Clean exhaust pipe
Shroud damaged
Repair damaged part
Cooling fins blocked by foreign matter
Clear cooling fins
Connection rod deformation to make piston and cylinder
bushing side wear
Replace connection rod
Cylinder, piston, or piston ring is worn to break seal
between cylinder and crankcase
Replace the worn parts
Improper adjustment of Engine governor to produce speed
high.
Readjust Engine
governor
Crankshaft main bearing burnt out
Replace main bearing
The gasoline Engine should be kept about 80 ~ 110℃ temperature around the outlet of the shroud. If the temperature is too high,
it will indicate the gasoline Engine overheating.

DR RV170 Specifications

General

Brand	DR
Model	RV170
Category	Engine
Language	English