Symptom | Possible Cause | |
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The engine | ⇒ Check the throttle travel and adjustment. | |
lacks power or | ⇒ Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the | |
is not running | ||
procedure in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s | ||
smoothly. | ||
manual. | ||
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| ⇒ Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked, | |
(Please refer to | change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the | |
the engine | plug hole and pull your recoil cord several times to | |
manufacturer’s | blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug | |
owner’s manual | and reinsert it. | |
for engine- | ⇒ Are you using fresh, clean unleaded gas? If it’s old, | |
specific | change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer | |
procedures.) | than one month. | |
| ⇒ Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil? | |
| If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the | |
| engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual. | |
| ⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed. | |
| ⇒ If your engine still lacks power, call 1(800) DR- | |
| OWNER | |
Engine smokes. | ⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed. | |
| ⇒ You may be operating the machine on too great an | |
| incline. (See SLOPES section on Page 13) | |
| ⇒ Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed. | |
| ⇒ You may be using the wrong | |
| temperature. Refer to your Engine Manufacturer's | |
| Owner’s Manual for detailed information. | |
| ⇒ Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty. | |
| ⇒ If the engine still smokes, call 1(800) | |
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Machine is hard | ⇒ If you find it difficult to shift into reverse, lightly pull the | |
to get into | clutch lever as you pull the shift lever into reverse then | |
reverse. | immediately release the clutch lever. (See Page 14) | |
| ⇒ If the difficulty persists, call 1(800) | |
| 9637) for assistance. | |
The belt frays or | ⇒ A pulley groove may be nicked. Check the belt for | |
rolls over the | wear and hard spots. File off any nicks on the pulley. | |
pulley. | ⇒ The belt may be stretched. Replace it. | |
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29 | DR SCOUT FIELD and BRUSH MOWER Safety & Operating Instructions |
