DR Power 6.25 Premier Power Wagon - Manual (Page 37)

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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 have trouble, call a Technical Support Representative at Country Home
Products.
Troubleshooting Table
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, SET THE
PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
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.
⇒
Try to turn the Engine pulley by hand, with the Spark Plug wire off. If it turns, the
Recoil is broken or jammed. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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 page 11.
⇒ 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, call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.