DR Power Powerwolf Power Wagon - Manual (Page 39)

DR

Powerwolf
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Safety & Operating Instructions 33
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Engine lacks
power or does
not run
smoothly.
(Please refer to
the Engine
Manufacturer’s
Owner’s Manual
for engine-
specific
procedures.)
⇒
Check the throttle travel and adjustment.
⇒
Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the
procedure in your Engine Owner’s Manual.
⇒
Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked,
change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the
plug hole and crank the engine briefly to blow out any
oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it.
⇒
Are you using fresh, clean unleaded gas? If it’s old,
change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer
than one month.
⇒
Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil?
If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the
Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual.
⇒
Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
⇒
If your engine still lacks power, call 1(800) DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Belt frays or
rolls over the
pulley.
⇒
A pulley groove may be nicked. Check the belt for
wear and hard spots. File off any nicks on the pulley.
⇒
The belt may be stretched. Replace it.
Machine will not
go in reverse.
⇒
Foot pedal control may need adjustment. See page
29.
Wheels pulling
left or right.
⇒
Check tire pressures. See page 8.
Machine lacks
traction ⇒
Is the load even in the bed? The more weight over the
wheels the better the traction.
Wheels won’t
turn. ⇒
Foot pedal control may need adjustment. See page
29.
⇒
Is the parking brake on?
⇒
Is a belt loose or off its pulley? See page 21.
⇒
Check belts are on idler pulleys correctly. See page
21.