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RV340 ENGINE

 

 

Country Home Products, Inc (CHP) Engine Owner Warranty Policy 

Terms and Conditions 

The DR

 RV340 ENGINE is warranted for two (2) years against defects in materials or workmanship when put to ordinary and normal 

consumer use; one (1) year for commercial use. 
For the purposes of all the above warranties, “ordinary and normal consumer use” refers to non-commercial residential use and does not 
include misuse, accidents or damage due to inadequate maintenance. 

DR Power Equipment certifies that the DR

 RV340 ENGINE is fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. DR Power 

Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, 
one (1) year for commercial use.

 

The 2-Year Limited Warranty on the DR

 RV340 ENGINE starts on the date the machine ships from our factory. The 2-Year Limited 

Warranty is applicable only to the original owner. 

The warranty holder is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by the manufacturer's owner's manuals. The 
warranty holder is responsible for replacement of normally wearing parts such as the Air Filter and Spark Plug. Accessories to the machine 
are not covered by this warranty. 

During the warranty period, the warranty holder is responsible for the engine transportation charges, if required. During the warranty 
period, warranty parts will be shipped by standard method at no charge to the warranty holder. Expedited shipping of warranty parts is the 
responsibility of the warranty holder. 

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT 
APPLY TO YOU.

 

DR Power Equipment shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential 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

 RV340 ENGINE. 

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE 
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO 
STATE. 

This Engine is manufactured for CHP by 

Chongqing Rato Power Manufacturing Corporation (RATO)

.  If you have any questions 

please visit www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). 

Combined Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 

 
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 
 
The California Air Resources Board, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Chongqing Rato Power 
Manufacturing Corporation (RATO), are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2014-2015 model 
year small off-road engine/equipment.  In the United States and California, new small off-road engine/equipments must be 
designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti smog standards. RATO must warrant the emission control 
system on your small off-road engine/equipment for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, 
neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine/equipment. 
 
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic 
converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, belts, and other 
associated components. For engines less than or equal to 80 cc, only the fuel tank is subject to the evaporative emission 
control warranty requirements of this section. (California only) 
 
Where a warrantable condition exists, RATO will repair your small off-road engine/equipment at no cost to you including 
diagnosis, parts and labor. 
 
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: 
 

Summary of Contents for RV340

Page 1: ...nual and all instructions before operating the DR RV340 ENGINE Original Language DR RV340 ENGINE SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1 802 877 1213 Website www DRpower com ...

Page 2: ...dditional 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 purchaser The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing Equipment described within this manual may be optional Some illustrations may not be applicable to your Engine This informati...

Page 3: ...oling fins recoil cover and air intake to allow the engine cool normally 7 The operator should be familiar with the working principle and structure of this gasoline engine knowing 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 immediately Do not run the engine...

Page 4: ... RV340 ENGINE II Parts Description Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Oil Drain Plug Variable Voltage Rectifier Muffler Spark Plug Cylinder Head Cover Oil Dipstick Assembly Air Cleaner Carburetor Fan Cover Fuel Filter ...

Page 5: ...low add the recommended engine oil up to the oil upper limit 4 Reinstall the dipstick Oil Capacity 37 oz 1 1 L 2 AIR CLEANER 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 the air filter Air Cleaner Case Body Air Filter Foam Element Air Filter Cover Captive Fasteners Tabs...

Page 6: ... 1 4 below the bottom of the filler neck Never fill fuel above the bottom of the filler neck Recommended Fuel 87 octane with no more than 10 Ethanol Fuel Tank Capacity 0 92 gal 3 5 L IV Starting Running and Stopping the Engine The operation of the Engine is determined by the Control Panel design that is specific to your machine Refer to the Safety and Operating Instructions of your machine for det...

Page 7: ...y load dusty or wet circumstances or in high temperature service of the engine should be done more often 2 Replacing Parts To ensure the best quality and reliability use only genuine DR Power replacement parts 3 Tampering and Altering Tampering with or altering the emissions control system may increase emissions beyond the legal limit Do not remove or alter and part of the intake fuel or exhaust s...

Page 8: ...maintenance schedule and routine inspection procedures must be carefully followed Frequency Items Each Time Before use First month or first 20hrs of operation Each Season or 50hrs of operation Every 6 months or 100 hrs of operation Every year or every 300 hrs of operation Engine Oil Oil Level Check Replace Air Cleaner Check Clean Replace Spark Plug Check Adjust Replace Oil Strainer Clean Valve cle...

Page 9: ...upposed to stay assembled to the Cover when the Cover is removed 2 Remove the Foam Element and Air Filter from the engine 3 Lightly tap or shake the dust from the Air Filter Clean the Foam Element with soapy water Note If the foam Pre cleaner 37336 or paper filter 37337 is too dirty to clean clogged or damaged you must replace them with new ones 4 Clean the Air Filter Cover and inner surface with ...

Page 10: ...r is damaged replace the spark plug 5 Measure the spark plug clearance with a feeler gage The clearance should be 028 032 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 plug as far as you can by hand to prevent thread damage 7 Tighten the spark plug with a spark plug wrench and compress the gasket If ...

Page 11: ...e maintain according to following table when reusing after storing Storing time Maintaining procedure recommended in order to prevent starting difficulty 1 month No maintenance needed 1 2 month Drain the used gasoline out and add the fresh gasoline 2 months to 1 year Drain the used gasoline out and add the fresh gasoline Drain the gasoline out of the carburetor cup Drain the gasoline out of the se...

Page 12: ...tem Normal high tension line Spark Spark plug is in bad condition Too much carbon deposit and dirt around electrodes Clear away Electrodes are burn damaged seriously or insulators damaged Replace spark plug Improper electrodes gap Adjust to proper value High tension line no spark Ignition system Normal spark plug High tension line is damaged Replace Ignition coil is damaged Replace Magneto loses m...

Page 13: ...ightness is poor Repair 3 ENGINE NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Knocking sound Piston cylinder or piston ring is worn excessively Replace worn parts Piston pin and piston pin hole are worn excessively Replace piston or piston pin Tie rod small head is worn excessively Replace tie rod Roller bearing for crankshaft main shaft is worn Replace roller bearing Abnormal combustion Engine is to...

Page 14: ...ounding 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 Is Overheating Insufficient oil Refill engine oil to proper level Exhaust pipe blocked up Clean exhaust pipe Shroud leaking Repair damaged part Cooling fins blocked by foreign matter Clear cooling fins Coo...

Page 15: ...Crankshaft main neck is worn Replace bearing Piston ring is broken Replace piston ring Metal beating sound when abnormal combustion occurs Too much carbon deposit in combustion chamber Clear away carbon deposit Improper fuel brand Replace fuel Engine is overheated Find the cause for overheating and eliminate it Other problems Improper valve clearance Readjust valve clearance properly Flywheel is n...

Page 16: ... N m 2 500 rpm Fuel Consumption 374 g kW h Cooling System Forced Air cooled Ignition System Transistorized Magneto Ignition TCI PTO Shaft Rotation Vertical Shaft Output Spark Plug Clearance 028 032 0 7 0 8mm Valve Clearance cold engine Intake 0 10 0 15 mm Exhaust 0 15 0 20mm Igniter Clearance 0 4 0 1 mm Items Thread Diameter Torque Value N m Kg m Connection rod Bolt M8 15 1 5 Cylinder Head Bolt M8...

Page 17: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 17 X Electrical Diagrams 1 ELECTRIC DIAGRAM ...

Page 18: ...l 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 RV340 ENGINE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU ALSO HAVE OTHER RI...

Page 19: ...part repaired 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 subsection d must be warranted for the warranty period defined in Subsection b 2 A statement in such written instructions to the effect of repair or replace as necessary will not reduce the period...

Page 20: ... EGR System i EGR valve body and carburetor spacer if 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 System i Catalytic converter ii Thermal reactor iii Exhaust manifold 7 Particulate Controls i Traps filters precipitators and any other device used t...

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