Operating instructions

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

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT

FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT

AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

The Engine won’t

start.

(Please refer to the

Engine Owner’s

Manual for Engine-

specific procedures.)

⇒

Check that the Spark Plug wire is attached

⇒ Check that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is ON (Figure 1 on page 11).

⇒ Check the oil and gas level. See page 17.

⇒ The gas may be old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than

one month.

⇒ The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked, change it. If it is oily, leave it out, hold a

rag over the Plug Hole and crank the Engine with the Starter several times to

blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it.

⇒ Check the Fuel Filter, it may be clogged. Replace if necessary.

⇒ The Air Filter may be dirty, change it following the procedure in the Engine

Owner’s Manual.

⇒ There is a fuse in the wiring harness. Check the fuse and replace if needed.

⇒ Check the wire connections—especially the ground connection, the large green

wire coming from the Battery, where it connects to the Engine.

⇒

Check the wire connections to the solenoid. Disconnect the green Battery

ground wire first to avoid sparks. Check to be sure that all of the connections are

clean and tight. Reconnect the Battery ground wire.

⇒

Check the ground connection on the Solenoid where it bolts to the Frame. Using

a wrench or socket, tighten the Bolts to ensure a good connection to the Frame.

⇒ The Battery may not be charged. Check the voltage yourself or at a service

station. If it is low, charge it with a 12-volt, 1 to 2 amp trickle Charger. If you do

not use your machine for at least 45 minutes at a time, the Battery may need to

be periodically charged. See the Battery care section on page 26.

⇒

If the Battery is charged and the Engine still will not start, visit our web site at

www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.