DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (November 2008 - December 2014 ) - Manual (Page 18)

18 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ Mini 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
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.
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Recoil will not pull out
or is difficult to pull. ⇒ There may be a fuel 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 for
assistance.
The Engine will not
start manually.
⇒ Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
⇒ Check the fuel level. See page 10.
⇒ The fuel line hose is not positioned in the bottom of the Fuel Tank. Push the fuel line
down into the fuel in the Fuel Tank.
⇒ The fuel may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep fuel longer
than one month.
⇒ Check the Throttle and Choke settings. See page 11.
⇒ The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it’s wet, leave it out, hold
a rag over the Plug Hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any fuel in the
Cylinder, then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it.
⇒ The Air Filter may be dirty; clean it following the procedure on page 15.
⇒ If your Engine still won’t start, visit our website at
www.DRpower.com for assistance.
The Engine will not
start using Electric-
Start.
⇒ Check all the items under the section called Electric-Starting on page 12.
⇒ Check the previous section on Manual Starting for possible causes.
⇒ Check the wire connections, especially the ground connection. This is the large black wire
leading from the Battery, and connected to the Engine.
⇒ Check the wire connections to the Solenoid. To avoid sparks, first disconnect the black
Battery ground wire. 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 the Charger provided with the Tiller. 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
Charging the Battery on page 9.
⇒ If the Battery is charged and your DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller still will not start, visit our
website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.