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• Clean or replace the Engine Air Filter. Reference the Engine Owner’s Manual. • Clean dirt and debris from the Engine Cylinder Head Cooling Fins, Debris Screen, and Muffler. • Clean out residual debris from the under the Debris Shield and Tine Assemblies. • Lubricate the Tine Assemblies. See page 30. • Touchup all rusted or chipped paint surfaces. Sand them lightly before painting. • Be sure all Nuts, Bolts, and Screws are securely fastened. • Inspect moving parts and the Tine Drive Belt for damage and wear; replace if necessary. • Store the Battery in a dry area that will not freeze. If you will not use the machine over a long period, charge the battery every four to six weeks. See page 32. • If possible, store your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER inside, but not near an open flame or spark such as found in a water heater. • After the DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER has cooled, cover the machine with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic as this material cannot breathe; it also allows condensation to form, which will cause your machine to rust. DR® ROTO-HOG™ POWER TILLER CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call Country Home Products, Inc. for support at: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). Troubleshooting Table 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 Recoil will not pull . Check that the Tine Drive Clutch is disengaged. out or is difficult to pull. . 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. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. The Engine will not . Check that the Tine Drive Clutch is disengaged. start manually. . Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached. . Make sure that the Fuel Shut-Off is in the ON position. (Please refer to the . Check the oil and gas level. See page 18. Engine Owner’s Manual for Engine. The gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas specific procedures.) longer than one month. . Check the Throttle and Choke settings, adjustment and travel. . The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the Plug Hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder, then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it. . The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual. . If your Engine still won’t start, call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 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 The Engine will not . Check all the items under the section called Electric-Starting on page 23. start using Electric- Start. . Check the previous section on Manual Starting for possible causes. . Check the In-Line Fuses in front of the Battery (Figure 4 on page 14). . Check the wire connections, especially the ground connection. This is the large (Please refer to the black wire leading from the Battery, and connected to the Engine. Engine Owner’s Manual for engine. Check the wire connections to the Solenoid. To avoid sparks, first disconnect the specific procedures.) black Battery ground wire. Check to be sure that all of the connections are clean and tight. Reconnect the Battery ground wire. . Check the ground connection on the Solenoid where it bolts to the Frame. Using a Wrench or Socket, tighten the Bolts to ensure a good connection to the Frame. . The Battery may not be charged. Check the voltage yourself or at a service station. If it is low, charge it with a 12-volt, 1 to 2 Amp trickle charger. If you do not use your machine for at least 45 minutes at a time, the Battery may need to be periodically charged. See the Battery Care section on page 32. . If the Battery is charged and your DR ROTO-HOG POWER TILLER still will not start, call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. The Engine lacks . Check the Throttle; it should be set in the FAST position. power or is not running smoothly. . The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual. . The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it’s oily, leave it (Please refer to the out, hold a rag over the Plug hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow Engine Owner’s out any oil in the Cylinder, then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it. Ma...