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Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Mower, release the blade control bail bar to stop the blades.
Shut off the engine and wait 5 minutes for parts to cool. Remove the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug and
disconnect the negative battery wire to prevent accidental starting.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you
continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support.
Troubleshooting Table
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YMPTOM
P
OSSIBLE
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Recoil will not pull out
or is difficult to pull.
The engine is difficult to start in heavy or high grass. Move the mower to a clean dry
surface.
Make sure the blade control Bail Bar is NOT in operating 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 reinstall it.
The Recoil may be broken or jammed. Visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-
800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Engine will not start
manually
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for Engine-specific
procedures.)
Ensure the Key Switch is in the RUN position.
Make sure the blade control Bail Bar is NOT in operating position.
Check for proper attachment of the Spark Plug wire.
Check that the Engine has the right amount of oil.
You should be using fresh, clean, unleaded gas. If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel
stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month.
Check that the Air Filter is clean. If it is dirty, change it following the procedure in the
Engine Owner’s Manual.
Make sure that the Spark Plug is clean. If the Spark Plug is dirty or cracked, change it. If
it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the Spark Plug hole and pull the Recoil Cord several
times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder, then wipe off the Spark Plug and reinsert it.
If the Engine still will not start, visit our web site at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Engine will not start
using Electric-Start.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Check the previous section (Manual Starting) for possible causes.
Check the wire connections—especially the ground wire connection to the Battery Bracket.
The Battery should be charged. Check the voltage yourself or at a gas station. If it’s low,
charge it with a 12-volt, 1 to 2 Amp trickle charger. If you don’t use your machine for at
least 45 minutes at a time, the Battery may need to be periodically charged. See the Battery
Care section in Chapter 4.
If your Battery is charged and your mower still won’t start, visit us at www.DRpower.com or
call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
