DR PILOT 4, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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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 

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

REMEDY/ACTION 

Engine will not start  



Power switch in off position  



Flip switch to ON position  



Spark plug wire disconnected  



Connect spark plug wire to spark plug  



Out of fuel  



Refuel  



Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly 
gapped  



Clean, replace or gap spark plug  



Fuel line hose not positioned in 
bottom of gas tank  



Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank  

Engine runs rough, 
floods during opera-
tion  



Dirty air filter  



Clean or replace air filter  



Choke partially engaged  



Turn off choke  



Carburetor out of adjustment  



Contact DR Power Equipment 

Engine is hard to start  



Stale fuel  



Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use 
gas stabilizer at end of season  



Spark plug wire loose  



Make sure spark wire is securely attached 
to spark plug  



Dirty carburetor  



Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new 
gas can  

Engine misses or lacks 
power  



Clogged gas tank  



Remove and clean gas tank  



Clogged air filter  



Clean or replace air filter  



Carburetor out of adjustment or bad  



Contact DR Power Equipment 



Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly 
gapped  



Clean, replace or gap spark plug  

Engine runs, then 
quits  



Gas cap not venting  



Clean or replace gas cap, check vent  



Plugged fuel filter  



Clean or replace fuel filter  



Carburetor out of adjustment or bad  



Contact DR Power Equipment 

Engine revs too high  



Carburetor out of adjustment  



Contact DR Power Equipment 

Tines turn at idle  



Idle speed too high  



Adjust idle speed lower  



Broken clutch spring  



Replace spring  

Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, 

flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to 

stop the 

engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.  Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark 
plug.