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LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
S
YMPTOM
P
OSSIBLE
C
AUSE
The Engine lacks power
or is not running
smoothly.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owne
r’s Manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Check the Throttle travel. See your engine owner
’
s manual.
The Choke should be pushed all the way to the right (RUN). See your engine owner
’
s manual.
Check to see if the Air Filter is clean. If
it’s dirty, cha
nge it following the procedure in the Engine
Owner’s Manual.
The Spark Plug should be 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.
You should be using fresh, clean gas. If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep
gas longer than one month.
Check and make sure the Engine has the right amount of clean o
il. If it’s dirty, change it
following the procedure in your engine owner
’
s manual.
If your Engine still lacks power, visit us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-
9637) for assistance.
Wheels tracking left or
right while being towed.
Check the tire pressure. Refer to the Tire manufacturers recommended pressure on the side of
the Tire and adjust pressure as needed.
Lawn Deck is not
vacuuming well.
Be sure the LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Engine is running at full throttle.
Be sure the Lawn Deck Blades are engaged and running at full throttle.
Be sure the Deck is set at the proper mowing height.
Use 1st or 2nd gear on your Lawn Tractor for best results.
Turn off the Lawn Tractor Engine and Vacuum Engine and check the Deck Adapter for clogs.
Look for clogs along the Hose. Shake the Hose to loosen and free any clog.
Turn off the Lawn Tractor Engine and LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Engine and disconnect the
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Engine Spark Plug Wire. Check for clogs in the Outlet Chute and
Inlet Hose.
If your Lawn Deck still is not vacuuming properly, visit us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-
DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Leaves or grass come
out of the back of the
Enclosure.
Check that all Rear Door Flaps are secured with the Buckles. Verify that the Top and Bottom
Door Flaps are buckled first, and the Side Door Flaps are buckled last.
Leaves or grass come
out where the Outlet
Chute and Enclosure
meet.
Be sure the Enclosure Sleeve is fully installed around the Outlet Chute.
The linear actuator stops
working.
Check to make sure the connectors are plugged in (Page 17, Figure 15)
Check to make sure battery wire terminals are connected.
Check to make sure your battery is not dead.
Check that the 20A fuse has not blown (located in a yellow housing on the switch wire harness).
Before performing any maintenance, repairs or inspection, you must first shut off the mower and leaf and lawn vacuum engines,
wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire of the leaf and lawn vacuum.
