Instructions / Assembly
Owner’s Manual for Powerwagon 27
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause
Engine lacks power or not
running smoothly
Inspect throttle travel and adjustment.
Dirty air filter; replace air filter.
Dirty or cracked spark plug; replace spark plug.
If spark plug is oily, remove spark plug and hold a rag over spark plug hole. Pull recoil
cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder. Wipe off spark plug and install.
Old fuel; drain and replace fuel. Add stabilizer if fuel is kept for a month or longer.
Contact an IASD if problem persists.
Hard to shift to reverse Shift lever needs adjustment.
Wheels pulling left or right Verify proper tire pressure.
Unit lacks traction
Uneven load. Place weight over wheels to create better traction.
Improper gear selected. Select lower gear.
Rough terrain; tire chains required.
Wheels do not turn
Verify unit is in gear.
Verify parking brake is disengaged.
Drive belt loose, dislodged, or improperly installed.
Contact an IASD if problem persists.
Electric dump system is
unresponsive
Inspect fuse under control panel; replace fuse if necessary.
Inspect electrical connections.
Verify key switch is in RUN.
Verify battery charge. If key activates starter, battery is sufficiently charged. If engine
does not start, charge battery and retest.
Contact an IASD if problem persists.
Dump bed stops with switch
button depressed
Release switch and try opposite direction. If dump bed moves, check area beneath
dump bed for obstructions.
If dump bed does not move in opposite direction, inspect battery and connections.
Contact an IASD if problem persists.










