DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (January 2015 - Present) - Manual (Page 18)

18 DR ®
ROTO-HOG™ Mini Tiller
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for common problems and their solutions. If you
continue to experience problems, visit our website at www.DRpower.com or call: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for
support.
Troubleshooting Table
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start  Power switch in off position  Flip switch to ON position
 Spark plug wire disconnected  Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
 Out of fuel  Refuel
 Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
 Clean, replace or gap spark plug
 Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of gas tank
 Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
Engine runs rough,
floods during opera-
tion  Dirty air filter  Clean or replace air filter
 Choke partially engaged  Turn off choke
 Carburetor out of adjustment  Contact DR Power Equipment
Engine is hard to start  Stale fuel  Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use
gas stabilizer at end of season
 Spark plug wire loose  Make sure spark wire is securely attached
to spark plug
 Dirty carburetor  Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new
gas can
Engine misses or lacks
power  Clogged gas tank  Remove and clean gas tank
 Clogged air filter  Clean or replace air filter
 Carburetor out of adjustment or bad  Contact DR Power Equipment
 Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
 Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then
quits  Gas cap not venting  Clean or replace gas cap, check vent
 Plugged fuel filter  Clean or replace fuel filter
 Carburetor out of adjustment or bad  Contact DR Power Equipment
Engine revs too high  Carburetor out of adjustment  Contact DR Power Equipment
Tines turn at idle  Idle speed too high  Adjust idle speed lower
 Broken clutch spring  Replace spring
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to stop the
engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark
plug.