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DR POWERWAGON 5.0 Safety & Operating Instructions
Symptom
Possible Cause
Engine smokes.
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Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
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You may be operating the machine on too great an
incline. (See SLOPES section on page 14)
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Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.
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You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the
temperature. Refer to your Engine Manufacturer’s
Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
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Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty.
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If the engine still smokes, call
1(800) DR-OWNER
(376-9637)
for assistance.
The belt frays or
rolls over the
pulley.
⇒
A pulley groove may be nicked. Check the belt for
wear and hard spots. File off any nicks on the pulley.
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Check the belt guide alignment. See page 21.
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The belt may be stretched. Replace it.
Machine is hard
to get into
reverse.
⇒
Shift lever may need adjusting. See page 28.
Wheels pulling
left or right.
⇒
Check the tire(s) pressure. See page 8.
Machine lacks
traction
⇒
Is the load even in the bed? The more weight over the
wheels the better the traction.
⇒
Try a lower gear.
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If you're working on rough terrain with Turf Tires, you
may want to consider the All-Terrain Tires. Call
1-800-
DR-OWNER (376-9637)
for information.
Wheels won’t
turn.
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Is the machine in gear?
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Is the parking brake on?
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Is the belt loose or off a pulley? See page 21.
⇒
Check that belt is on correct side of idler pulley. See
page 21.
