DR
SCOUT
FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Warranty
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems
and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call Country Home Products,
Inc. for support.
Troubleshooting Table
S
YMPTOM
P
OSSIBLE
C
AUSE
Recoil will not
pull out or is
difficult to pull.
⇒
Check that the blade hand control lever is properly
adjusted and in the released position.
⇒
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
reinsert it.
⇒
The recoil may be broken or jammed. Try to turn the
engine pulley by hand, with the spark plug wire off. If
it turns, the recoil is broken or jammed. Call
1(800)
DR-OWNER (376-9637)
for assistance.
The engine
won’t start.
(Please refer to
the engine
manufacture’s
owner’s manual
for engine-
specific
procedures.)
⇒
Is the key in the START position?
⇒
Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old,
change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer
than one month.
⇒
Check the throttle adjustment and cable travel.
⇒
Is the blade engagement hand control lever down? It
should be.
⇒
Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty 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.
⇒
If your engine still won’t start, call
1(800) DR-OWNER
(376-9637)
for assistance.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
