DR Power Premier Tow-Behind Power Tiller Roto-Hog (Dec. 2012 - Present) - Manual (Page 20)

20 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ Premier Power Tiller
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to
experience problems, visit our website at www.DRpower.com or call: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support.
Troubleshooting Table
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Recoil will not pull out
or is difficult to pull. ⇒ Check that the Tine Drive Clutch is disengaged.
⇒ 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.
⇒ The Recoil may be broken or jammed. Visit our website at www.DRpower.com.
The Engine will not
start.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s
Manual for Engine-
specific procedures.)
⇒ Check that the Tine Drive Clutch is disengaged.
⇒ Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
⇒ Check the Oil and Gas level. See page 10.
⇒ The Gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep Gas longer than one
month.
⇒ The Fuel Tank may be clogged. Remove it and clean it out.
⇒ Check the Throttle and Choke settings, adjustment and travel.
⇒ The Engine is Choked improperly flooding the Engine. Move the Choke to the RUN position, move
the Throttle to the FAST position and pull the Recoil Starter several times to clear out Gas.
⇒ The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. 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.
⇒ The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
⇒ If your Engine still won’t start, visit our website at www.DRpower.com.
The Engine lacks
power or is not
running smoothly.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s
Manual for engine-
specific procedures.)
⇒ The Engine is overloaded. Set Depth Stake and Wheels for shallower tilling.
⇒ Check the Throttle; it should be set in the FAST position.
⇒ The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
⇒ Dirty Air Screen. Clean the Air Screen.
⇒ The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. 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, check the gap and reinsert it.
⇒ The Gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep Gas longer than one
month.
⇒ The Engine Oil may be dirty. Change it if necessary, following the procedure on page 17.
⇒ If your Engine still lacks power, visit our website at www.DRpower.com.
When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the Engine; wait five (5) minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect
the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.