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PILOT 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
Prior to 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.
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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.
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 lacks
power or is not
running smoothly.
Make sure that you run the Engine at full Throttle.
The Air Filter may be dirty; clean it following the procedure on page 15.
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 fuel 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.
Summary of Contents for PILOT 2
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