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26 DR  COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions
Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
1. Make sure the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM trailer tongue is firmly attached to
your lawn tractor Hitch Plate using the Clevis Pin and Hitch Clip (Figure 28). Also see
Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor on page 18.
2. Raise the three Support Legs into the mounting frame by repositioning the Safety Hitch
Pins into the lower holes provided in the leg shafts (see Figure 18 on page 18).
3. Make sure the Collector Box Tilt Bed is secured down by the Dump Lever (Figure 29),
the Collector Box hose is latched in place (Figure 15 on page 16), and the Blower Inlet
Vacuum Hose is securely attached to the Hose Adapter (Figure 22 on page 21).
Towing Safety
Never allow anyone to ride in or on the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.
Obey local, state, and federal regulations when you tow the DR LEAF and LAWN
VACUUM across public roads and highways.
Use caution when backing up your lawn tractor or trying to make tight turns going
forward with the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM attached. The trailer hitch has an
anti-jackknifing feature, which limits the turning radius. Trying to turn too sharply can
cause damage to the trailer hitch and/or the lawn tractor if you hit an obstacle. Go
slowly in areas where tight turns are necessary. Straighten out the system before
attempting to back up.
WARNING! Raise the Support Legs prior to towing this equipment. Extended
support legs can be damaged or deformed if they hit the ground or
an object.
Clevis
Pin
Hitch Clip
Figure 29
Figure 28
Trailer
Tongue
WARNING! Watch out for low branches, overhangs and guy wires that may
catch on top of the Collector Box.
Important! The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM trailer is not equipped for highway
use.
Locked
Position