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2-CYCLE TILLER CULTIVATOR
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
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YMPTOM
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Recoil will not pull out
or is difficult to pull.
The Recoil may be broken or jammed. Visit our website at www.DRpower.com for
assistance.
The Engine will not
start.
Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
Check the fuel mixture level.
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 mixture 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.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary.
The Air Filter may be dirty; clean or replace.
If your Engine still won’t start, visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.
The Engine lacks
power or is not
running smoothly.
Make sure that you run the Engine at full Throttle.
The Air Filter may be dirty; clean or replace.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary.
The fuel mixture may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep fuel
longer than one month.
The Choke may be partially in the CHOKE position, place in the RUN position.
The Fuel Filter in the Fuel Tank may be clogged; clean or replace the filter.
If your Engine still lacks power, visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.
Engine smokes.
You may have the wrong gas/oil mixture.
The Air Filter may be dirty; clean or replace.
Clean the Engine cooling fins and the carburetor housing if they are dirty.
If the Engine still smokes, visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.
The Engine runs well
but the Tines won’t
move.
The Tine Drive Clutch may be faulty, visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.
Shear Bolt broken or missing; replace as needed
The Tines turn when
the Engine is idling.
Engine idle speed is too high, visit our website at www.DRpower.com for assistance.
Broken Tine Drive Clutch Spring, replace the Spring.
The Engine runs well
but labors when
tilling.
Operator is being too aggressive; raise the Tines by pushing down on the Handlebars.
Be sure to run the Engine at full Throttle.
Excessive bounce and
difficult handling.
The area you are tilling may be too dry and hard. Moisten the ground or wait for
conditions that are more favorable.
Be sure to run the Engine at full Throttle.
If your DR 2-CYCLE TILLER CULTIVATOR still bounces, visit our website at
www.DRpower.com for assistance.
The tilled soil balls up
or clumps.
The ground that you are trying to till is too moist.
Prior to performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the Engine; wait five minutes to allow parts to cool and disconnect
the Spark Plug wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
