DR Power Walk-behind 12.5 HP Tecumseh with 42 Lawn Deck - Manual (Page 43)

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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
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.
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
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.