DR Power Wagon 4 x 2 8hp User Manual
™
DR® POWERWAGON
4 x 2
Safety and Operating Instructions
Important!
Please read the Safety & Operating Instructions and the separate Engine Manufacturer's Owner's
Manual to become familiar with the basic features of the DR® POWERWAGON™ 4 x 2 before
operating it.
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And congratulations on your purchase of a
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DR® POWERWAGON™ 4 X 2 will be one of
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®
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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS
Introduction
Your new DR® POWERWAGON™ 4 x 2 is a carefully designed product launched to meet
our customer's needs for a vehicle that can transport one or two people along with a load of
up to 500 pounds on slopes up to 20 degrees and 1000 pounds on level ground. This new
model of Powerwagon™ features easy operation, minimal effort to transport heavy loads,
low fuel consumption, and rugged construction. Since its debut, this bestseller has turned
out to be a favorite worldwide.
All of our products are designed and manufactured to meet our customer’s high standards
for rugged and quality products. This Powerwagon™ 4 x 2 has been extensively tested in
typical home and field environments. As a result, this Powerwagon™ 4 x 2 has shown
outstanding performance, high reliability and easy operation.
Your new DR® POWERWAGON™ 4 x 2 features a low center of gravity, powerful
climbing capability and large payload capacity and can operate under all weather and field
conditions. We are proud to provide you with this safe, comfortable, easy to use and
economical Powerwagon™ 4 x 2.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your DR® Powerwagon™ 4 x 2. It
contains important safety information, and instructions for set up, operation and
maintenance.
COPYRIGHT
2002 Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved.
Country Home Products, Inc.
Meigs Road
P.O. Box 25
Vergennes, VT 05491
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
1-802-877-1213
Fax:
Web site: www.dr-owner.com
E-mail: info@countryhomeproducts.com
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Table Of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………. 3
Safety Information…………………………………………………………………... 5
Safety With Gas Powered Machines…………………………………………………. 6
Special Note for California and Washington State Owners…………………………... 6
Safety Labels………………………………………………………………………… 6
Transporting the DR® Powerwagon™ 4 x 2………………………………………... 9
Preparing the DR® Powerwagon™ 4 x 2 for Operation…………………………….. 10
Checking and Adding Oil……………………………………………………………. 10
Adding Fuel…………………………………………………………………………. 11
Fuel Shut Off and Cap………………………………………………………………. 11
Connecting the Battery……………………………………………………………… 11
Operator Controls…………………………………………………………………… 12
Engine Choke………………………………………………………………………... 12
Engine Starting………………………………………………………………………. 13
Driving the DR® Powerwagon™ 4 x 2……………………………………………… 14
Installation of the Optional Side Rails……………………………………………….. 15
Cargo Bed Information……………………………………………………………… 15
Rear Cargo Door…………………………………………………………………….. 16
Cargo Bed Lock……………………………………………………………………... 16
Vehicle Weight and Cargo Capacity…………………………………………………. 16
Maintenance Information……………………………………………………………. 17
Tools Required………………………………………………………………………. 17
Engine Oil…………………………………………………………………………… 17
Changing Oil………………………………………………………………………… 17
Spark Plug…………………………………………………………………………… 18
Air Filter……………………………………………………………………………... 18
Transmission………………………………………………………………………… 18
Brake Information…………………………………………………………………… 19
Wheel Shear Bolts…………………………………………………………………… 20
Fuel Filter and System……………………………………………………………….. 20
Belt Information…………………………………………………………………….. 21
Changing Belts……………………………………………………………………… 22
Tire Information……………………………………………………………………. 22
Engine Mounts……………………………………………………………………… 22
Other Lubrication…………………………………………………………………… 22
Checking The Nuts and Bolts……………………………………………………….. 23
Torque Information…………………………………………………………………. 23
Battery Information…………………………………………………………………. 23
Warranty……………………………………………………………………………. 25
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Safety Information
• Dress Appropriately: Wear shoes with non-slip treads or safety shoes if you have them.
Do not operate the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid loose
clothing or jewelry, which might get caught in the machine’s moving parts.
• Check out the area you will be operating in before using your Powerwagon™ 4 x 2.
Avoid excessively rugged or steep terrain.
•
Caution: When traveling in high gear, do not use the pedal brake and the parking brake
at the same time or pull the parking brake and press the clutch at the same time or the
transmission may be damaged.
•
Do not use the parking brake when traveling in high gear.
•
• Drive in low gear when traveling with heavy loads or over rough terrain.
• Slow down when making turns.
• Do not change direction quickly on rough terrain.
• Caution: Do not change gears while in motion. Stop the vehicle to change gears.
• Do not force the shift lever. When the vehicle is stopped pump the brake pedal and
•
• Be sure to keep pedestrians above you at all times when traveling up and down slopes.
• Caution: Only use low gear when traveling up or down slopes.
• Be sure to use the parking brake when stopped.
• Remove the key when not in use to prevent unauthorized use.
• Built in safety features are effective only when maintained and kept in place. Do not,
•
• Keep combustible substances away from engine when hot.
• When using the DR® Powerwagon ™ 4 x 2 don’t take things for granted. When in
• Do Not Overload the DR® Powerwagon™ 4 x2. Be careful of top heavy loads; the
Do not overload. The Powerwagon™ 4 x 2 is rated for 1000 pounds of cargo
weight on hard level ground and 500 on slopes up to 20 degrees.
then the clutch before trying to change gears. You may need to wait a few seconds for
the transmission to stop turning.
Do not carry passengers when traveling up, sideways, or down hills.
under any conditions, remove, cut, bend, weld or change standard parts on any
equipment. A change made on your own can make the vehicle unsafe and may void
your warranty.
Always shut off the engine, allow to cool, remove the spark plug wire, apply
parking brake and chock the wheels prior to making any adjustments to the vehicle.
doubt about the equipment or the surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to
look things over. Make sure that you have 100% control of your machine at all times.
higher the load, the higher the chance the machine may tip over. Also, loads may shift
during operation, so secure your loads and make them even, when possible to be safe.
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• Do not rev the engine. Excessive speed or tampering with the engine governor can be
dangerous.
• Keep your hands away from the belts and pulleys when the engine is running.
• Be particularly careful of small children and pets. Never allow children to operate the
vehicle. Never carry children, adults or pets in the wagon bed. Use caution when
operating the vehicle around other people or animals.
• Do not operate the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Safety with Gasoline- Powered Machines
• Do not run the machine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation.
• Store all fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. Plastic containers are
more likely to prevent sediment and condensation problems.
• Fill the gas tank outdoors with the engine off. Don’t handle gasoline if you or anyone
nearby is smoking, or if you are near a fire, sparks, or anything that could cause gasoline
vapors to ignite or explode.
• If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from
the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gasoline vapors
have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard, and properly dispose
of the waste.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Never store the machine near
an open flame or sparks.
• Some state and local regulations require the use of a spark arrester on gasoline powered
engines. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information in your
area. If you are required to use a spark arrester, please contact one of our Customer
Service Representatives 1-800 DR-OWNER (376-9637) who will assist you in obtaining
one.
Special Note for California and Washington State Owners
• California and Washington states require the use of spark arresters on internal
combustion engines. Failure of the owner/ operator to maintain this equipment in
compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in
violation of other state and federal regulations. Contact your local fire marshal or forest
service for specific information in your area.
Country Home Products, Inc. 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 the time of
printing. Some equipment described in this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may
not be applicable to your machine.
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Safety Labels
Take some time to become familiar with these safety information labels. Replace missing or
damaged labels immediately. Note: these illustrations are not actual size.
OPERATE SAFELY
¾ Stop before
Shifting.
¾ Max Load is 500
pounds on a slope
and 1000 pounds on
hard, level ground.
¾ Do not operate on
slopes greater than
20 degrees.
¾ High Speed is 9
MPH. Use care in
HIGH gear.
¾ Use care in turning,
abrupt changes in
direction could cause
the vehicle to turn
over.
¾ Use LOW gear in
rough terrain, on
slopes or in wet
conditions.
¾ Set the Parking
Brake whenever the
vehicle is parked.
BEFORE STARTING
¾ Read Safety Manual
¾ Set the Parking Brake
¾ Check the gas and oil
levels
¾ Check tire pressure
¾ Check that the dump
lever latch is secure.
¾ Use choke on engine for
cold starting
TO START ENGINE
¾ Pu sh in th e clutch
and brake pedals.
¾ Release the parking
brake.
¾ Set the shift lever to
Neutral.
¾ Set the p arking
brake.
¾ Set the throttle at
the halfway position
¾ If en gin e h as not
been used recently,
set the choke lever.
¾ Turn the key to the
starting position and
hold until the engine
starts, but no longer
than 3 seconds.
¾ Release the key
when the engine
starts.
¾ If the choke was
set, then slowly return
the choke lever to the
run position.
¾ Ad just th e throttle.
¾ Release the parking
brake
¾ Set the shift lever to
HIGH, LOW, or
Reverse.
¾ Slowly release the
clutch and brake
pedals.
TO STOP ENGINE
¾ Pu sh in th e clutch
and brake pedals.
¾ Set the P arkin g
Brake.
¾ Turn the key to off.
TO DUMP
¾ Op en the tailgate
and secure it against
the side panel.
¾ Pull the dump lever
release handle.
¾ Lift the dump lever.
¾ Lower the dump
lever and be sure it is
secured.
¾ Close the tailgate.
HIGH
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Start
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EVERSE
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Model # PWR8-USA
Light Utility Vehicle
Operating Vehicle Weight
650 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Limit
2050 pounds on Level
1650 pounds on 20
o
Slope
Choke Lever
Run Choke
SF
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