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WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY
FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine smokes.
⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
⇒ The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine
Owner’s Manual.
⇒ You may be using the wrong oil. Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for
detailed information.
⇒ Clean the Engine cooling fins and the carburetor housing if they are dirty.
⇒ If the Engine still smokes, call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Engine runs well
but the Tines won’t
move.
⇒ The Tine Drive Clutch is not engaged.
⇒ The Tine Drive V-Belt is off the pulleys or broken. See page 34.
The Engine runs well
but labors when
tilling.
⇒ Operator is being too aggressive; raise the Tines.
⇒ Be sure the Engine Throttle is set on the Fast (RABBIT) position.
Excessive bounce
and difficult
handling.
⇒ The area you are tilling may be too dry and hard. Moisten the ground or wait for
conditions that are more favorable.
⇒ Be sure the Engine Throttle is set on the Fast (RABBIT) position.
⇒ If your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER still bounces, call
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The tilled soil balls
up or clumps.
⇒ The ground that you are trying to till is too moist. See Tilling Tips on page 27.