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- Page 1 ® 5.8 HP ENGINE SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Original Language Website: www.DRpower.com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR 5.8 HP ENGINE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. -
Page 3: I: Safety Precautions
I: Safety Precautions There is a possibility of voiding the warranty and personal or equipment damage if instructions are not followed. Please pay special attention to the following: 1. Operate the engine according to the recommendations in your owner's manual. Do not overload, overrun the engine or run it with low load and at low speed for a long period of time. -
Page 4: Ii: Parts Description
II: Parts Description Throttle Lever Cleaner Fuel Tank Cap Muffler Fuel Tank Spark Plug Choke Lever Fuel Shutoff Recoil Starter Carburetor Starter Handle Engine Switch Oil Plug Oil Protector Oil Dipstick Oil Drain Plug ® 5.8 HP ENGINE... -
Page 5: Iii: Pre-Operation Inspection
III: Pre-Operation Inspection 1. ENGINE OIL Use 4-stroke engine oil, API service classification SE class or equivalent. Check the API service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SE class or equivalent. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used SAE Viscosity Grades when the average temperature in your area is within the indicated range. - Page 6 If you continue to run the engine with a "Knocking" or "spark exploding" sound during normal operation, it will damage the engine. Continuing to use the engine with "Knocking" or "spark exploding" sounds from misusing will void the engine warranty. ® 5.8 HP ENGINE...
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Page 7: Starting The Engine
IV. Starting the Engine 1. Turn the fuel Shutoff to the “ON” (OPEN) position. Fuel Shutoff 2. Turn the choke lever to the “CLOSE” (CHOKE) position. If the gasoline engine is Choke Lever hot, don’t close the choke. Close (Choke) 3. -
Page 8: Running The Engine
See the table below to determine when an altitude kit is required. Operating this engine without the proper altitude kit installed may increase the engine’s emissions and decrease fuel economy and performance. Kits may be obtained from DR Power Equipment, and should be installed by a qualified individual. Kit Part Altitude Range﹡... -
Page 9: Stopping The Engine
VI. Stopping the Engine In an emergency, push the engine switch to the “OFF” position. In normal non emergency conditions, please do as follows: 1. Push the throttle lever to the right to the low speed position. Throttle Lever 2. Push the engine switch to the “OFF” position. Fuel Shutoff 3. -
Page 10: Exhaust Control System
Unstable idling speed. Exhausting of black smoke or consuming too much fuel. Poor ignition, sparks or backfire. Premature ignition. If you are experiencing any of above problems, contact DR Power Equipment for help. ® 5.8 HP ENGINE... -
Page 11: Viii: Maintenance
VIII: Maintenance The engine must be properly maintained to ensure safe operation, economy and trouble-free, as well as eco-friendly. In order to keep your gasoline engine in good working condition, it must be periodically serviced. The following maintenance schedule and routine inspection procedures must be carefully followed. Frequency Before use First month or first... - Page 12 Spark plug type: F6RTC or equivalent. To ensure the engine will run normally, the spark plug gap must be correct and make sure there are no deposits around the spark plug. (1) Remove the spark plug cap. ® 5.8 HP ENGINE...
- Page 13 (2) Clear away dirt from around the spark plug base. (3) Only remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench. (4) Visually check the spark plug. Clean with a steel brush. If the insulator is damaged, replace the spark plug. (5) Measure the spark plug clearance with a feeler gage.
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Page 14: Transport And Storage
Remove the carburetor drain plug and completely drain the gasoline out of the carburetor to an approved container and replace the drain plug. Remove the sediment bowl after closing fuel shutoff and completely pour the gasoline out the sediment bowl. Finally reinstall the sediment bowl and screw it down. ® 5.8 HP ENGINE... -
Page 15: X: Troubleshooting
Tighten cylinder head bolts in proper order to proper torque. Air leakage in the valves Check valve clearance and tightness. Repair if necessary. If engine will still not start, contact DR Power Equipment. CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com... - Page 16 Improper gasoline brand or low gasoline quality Replace with qualified gasoline There is water in float chamber Clean improper spark plug electrodes clearance Adjust Something wrong with induced coil or related parts Check and replace damaged parts ® 5.8 HP ENGINE...
- Page 17 4. ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS RUNNING: TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fuel tank is empty Refill fuel tank Carburetor is clogged Check fuel line and dredge Float is leaking Repair Needle valve is sticking Dismantle float chamber and free up needle valve Spark plug is damaged, or short- circuited by carbon Replace spark plug deposit Side electrode of spark plug is dropped out...
- Page 18 Check relative parts such as carburetor Improper fuel brand Replace fuel Engine is overheated Find the cause for overheating and eliminate it Improper valve clearance Readjust valve clearance properly Flywheel is not connected with crankshaft tightly Connect tightly ® 5.8 HP ENGINE...
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Page 19: Specifications
XI. Specifications 1) MAIN SPECIFICATION L×W×H 390×320×345mm Dry Weight 16 kg Gasoline Engine Type 4-Stroke, OHV, Single Cylinder Displacement 179ml Compression Ratio 8.5:1 Bore × Stroke 65×54mm Maximum Output Power 3.5kW/3,600r/ Maximum Torque 9.5N·m /2,500r/min Cooling System Forced Air-cooled Ignition System Transistorized Magneto Ignition (TCI) Spark Plug F6RTC or equivalent... -
Page 20: Electrical Diagram
XII. Electrical Diagram Engine with Oil Protection System B1 BLACK YELLOW G GREEN Ignition Coil Engine Switch Spark Plug Oil Sensor Oil Protector ® 5.8 HP ENGINE... - Page 21 The DR 5.8 HP Engine is warranted for two (2) years against defects in materials or workmanship when put to ordinary and normal consumer use; one (1) year for commercial use. For the purposes of all the above warranties, “ordinary and normal consumer use” refers to non-commercial residential use and does not include misuse, accidents or damage due to inadequate maintenance.
- Page 22 (10) Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non- exempted add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. RATO will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part. ® 5.8 HP ENGINE...
- Page 23 (11) RATO issuing the warranty shall provide any documents that describe that manufacturer's warranty procedures or policies within five working days of request by the Air Resources Board. (d) Emission Warranty Parts List for exhaust (for all displacements). (1) Fuel Metering System (i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system).
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