DR Power Walk-Behind Pro (2000 - 2001) - Manual (Page 36)

DR
®
TRIMMER/MOWER
™
Assembly & Operating Instructions 30
Troubleshooting
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, the engine should be stopped
and the spark plug wire disconnected.
Engine won't start manually
(Please refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's
manual for engine-specific procedures.)
Þ On the PRO model: Are you priming? Push the
primer bulb 3 to 5 times, releasing completely
each time.
Þ Are you using fresh, clean gas? If it’s old,
change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas
longer than two weeks or so.
Þ Does the 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.
Þ 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 pull the recoil cord several
times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe
off the plug and reinsert it.
Þ Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it
following the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's owner's manual.
Þ Is the throttle cable attached to the engine and
moving freely?
Þ If your engine still won’t start, call 1(800)DR-
OWNER(376-9637) for advice and assistance.
Engine won't start using electric-start
(Please refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's
manual for engine-specific procedures.)
Þ Have you checked all the items under manual
start above? If not, do so.
Þ Is your battery charged? Check it yourself or at a
gas station. If it’s low, charge it with a 12-volt,
1.5 to 2 amp trickle charger. If you don’t use your
DR
®
for 45 minutes or so at a time, the battery
may need to be periodically charged. See the
Battery Maintenance section on page 21.
Þ If your battery is charged and your DR ®
still won’t
start, call 1(800)DR-OWNER(376-9637) for
advice and assistance.
Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly
(Please refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's
manual for engine-specific procedures.)
Engine lacks power or is not running smoothly
(continued)
Þ Are you using fresh, clean gas? If it’s old,
change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas
longer than two weeks or so.
Þ 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.
Þ 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 pull your recoil cord several
times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe
off the plug and reinsert it.
Þ Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it
following the procedure in the engine
manufacturer's owner's manual.