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Page 1: ...al and all instructions before operating the DR 5 8 HP ENGINE Original Language DR 5 8 HP ENGINE SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1 802 877...

Page 2: ...n this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchase...

Page 3: ...wing how to make an emergency stop when needed Do not allow anyone without training to operate the engine Perform periodical maintenance per the Maintenance section Fix all operation problems immediat...

Page 4: ...I Parts Description Fuel Tank Cap Throttle Lever Air Cleaner Muffler Spark Plug Choke Lever Fuel Shutoff Carburetor Recoil Starter Fuel Tank Starter Handle Engine Switch Oil Protector Oil Dipstick Oil...

Page 5: ...Remove the air cleaner cover and check the air filter to make sure it is clean and not damaged Clean or replace it as necessary see the Maintenance section for maintenance of air filter Use 4 stroke...

Page 6: ...move the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level 2 If the level is too low refuel the tank to the recommended level Remember to never add fuel over the fuel filler shoulder Fuel Tank Capacity 3 6L Maxi...

Page 7: ...ose the choke 3 Move throttle lever to the left a little 4 Start the engine a Turn the engine switch to the ON START position b Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly...

Page 8: ...uel system on this Engine or Equipment may be influenced by operation at higher altitudes Proper operation can be ensured by installing an altitude kit when required See the table below to determine w...

Page 9: ...gency conditions please do as follows 1 Push the throttle lever to the right to the low speed position 2 Push the engine switch to the OFF position 3 Set the fuel shutoff to OFF position Throttle Leve...

Page 10: ...on to the following 1 Maintenance Maintain the engine periodically in accordance with the maintenance schedule in the Maintenance section The maintenance schedule is based on normal use in normal cond...

Page 11: ...rst 20hrs of operation Every 3 months or every 50hrs of operation Every year or every 100 hrs of operation Engine oil Check Refill Replace Air filter element Check Clean Replace Deposit Cup if equippe...

Page 12: ...element Wash the element with home detergents and warm water or non flammable or high flash point cleansing solvents and dry completely Foam element Clean foam and soak in clean engine oil until satur...

Page 13: ...g clearance with a feeler gage The clearance should be 0 7 0 8mm If adjustment is necessary bend the side electrode carefully 6 Check if the spark plug gasket is in good conditions Screw in the spark...

Page 14: ...stall the spark plug 8 Cover the engine to protect dust entering Please maintain according to following table when reusing after storing Storing time Maintaining procedure is commended in order to pre...

Page 15: ...pply system Normal high tension line Normal high tension line spark Too much carbon deposit and dirt around electrodes Clear away Electrodes are burn damaged seriously or insulators damaged Replace sp...

Page 16: ...small valve clearance Readjust Valve tightness is poor Repair 3 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Knocking sound Piston cylinder or piston ring is worn excessively Replace worn parts P...

Page 17: ...ing grounding Locate ground and insulate Engine internal Cylinder is seriously scored and valve dropped out Repair or replace damaged parts 5 ENGINE IS OVERHEATING TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Gasoline Engine...

Page 18: ...ng Metal beating sound when abnormal combustion occurs Too much carbon deposit in combustion chamber Clear away carbon deposit Too small electrode clearance of spark plug Adjust electrode clearance pr...

Page 19: ...d Magneto Ignition TCI Spark Plug F6RTC or equivalent Lubrication System Forced Splash PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise DATA ADJUSTMENT Items Technical Data Spark Plug Clearance 0 7 0 8mm Valve Cle...

Page 20: ...20 DR 5 8 HP ENGINE XII Electrical Diagram Enginewith OilProtectionSystem B1 BLACK Y YELLOW G GREEN Ignition Coil Spark Plug Engine Switch Y B1 Y Y B1 Oil Sensor Oil Protector...

Page 21: ...quential damages or expenses of any kind including but not limited to cost of equipment rentals loss of profit or cost of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by the DR 5 8 HP Engine SO...

Page 22: ...paired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for the remaining warranty period 2 Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions required by sub...

Page 23: ...applicable ii EGR rate feedback and control system 5 Air Injection System i Air pump or pulse valve ii Valves affecting distribution of flow iii Distribution manifold 6 Catalyst or Thermal Reactor Sys...