DR Power Tow-Behind 8.00 Premier (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 51)

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CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for common problems and their
solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call Country Home Products, Inc. for support.
Troubleshooting Table
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES FOR PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE.
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Recoil will not pull
out or is difficult to
pull. ⇒ Check for debris in the Chipper Hopper.
⇒ 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 Recoil may be broken or jammed. Visit our website at www.DRPower.com or
call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Engine won’t
start manually.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s
Manual for engine-
specific procedures.)
⇒ Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
⇒ Check the oil and gas level. See page 25.
⇒ You should be using fresh, clean gas. If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel
stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month.
⇒ Check the Throttle adjustment and travel. See page 26.
⇒ The Spark Plug should be clean. If the Spark Plug is dirty or cracked, change it. If
it’s 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.
⇒ Check that the Safety Interlock Switch is depressed. See page 18 Figure 10 and
page 41 Figure 35.
⇒
If the Engine still won’t start, visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.