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DR  COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM .................................1
Conventions used in this manual.................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations..........................................................................2
Preparing to Use the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.................................................................... 2
Safety Information Labels............................................................................................................... 2
Protecting Yourself ......................................................................................................................... 4
Operating the Machine Safely ........................................................................................................ 4
Slope Operation ............................................................................................................................. 6
Safety for Children.......................................................................................................................... 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines ....................................................................................... 7
A Note to All Users ......................................................................................................................... 7
Additional Information and Potential Changes................................................................................ 7
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ................................8
DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features ................................................................. 8
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine ....................................................................................... 9
Attaching Hardware Description ....................................................................................................10
Opening the Shipping Container and Installing the Wheels ..........................................................11
Tire Pressure Check......................................................................................................................12
Tilt Bed Installation ........................................................................................................................13
Collector Box Installation ...............................................................................................................14
Blower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation .......................................................................................16
Connecting the Collector Box Inlet Hose to the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly ...............................16
Universal Hitch Plate Installation ...................................................................................................17
Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor..........................................18
Lawn Deck Adapter Installation .....................................................................................................19
Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose Adapter ..................................................21
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline..............................................................................................23
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ...............................24
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................24
Starting & Stopping .......................................................................................................................24
Operating Safety ...........................................................................................................................25
Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ..................................................................................26
Towing Safety................................................................................................................................26
Slopes & Uneven Terrain ..............................................................................................................27
Operating the Chipper ...................................................................................................................28
Dumping ........................................................................................................................................30
Use as a Trailer .............................................................................................................................31
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips...................................................................................................32
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...............................33
Regular Maintenance Checklist.....................................................................................................33
Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................34
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil .......................................................................................35
Removing and Replacing the Blower Hoses .................................................................................36
Removing and Replacing the Blower Exit Elbow...........................................................................38
Removing and Replacing the Chipper Blade.................................................................................39
Removing the Blower/Chipper Engine Unit ...................................................................................40
End of Season & Storage ..............................................................................................................41
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting .................................................................................42
Troubleshooting Table...................................................................................................................42