DR Power Tow-Behind 9.59 Premier (September 2014 - Present) - Manual (Page 19)

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Connecting the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter
Tools Needed:
 Wire Cutters

Knife

5/16" Wrench
1. Connect the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter by sliding the Hose Cuff over the
Hose Adapter (Figure 51).
Tip: Position the Thumb Screw Clamp toward the Mower so it will not make
contact with objects when mowing.
2. Tighten the Thumb Clamp tightly to secure the Hose to the Hose Adapter.
3. Turn the Tractor all the way to the left, while watching the Hose (Figure 52).
The Hose should not become too taut to twist or damage your Lawn Deck
Adapter.
4. Adjust the Rubber Strap on the Hose to keep the Hose off the Ground. If the
Strap cannot be positioned sufficiently on the Hose to prevent it from
kinking or dragging on the ground, reduce the length of the Hose as follows.
To Shorten the Hose (if needed)
NOTE: The Tractor must be turned fully to the left (Figure 52).
a. Compress the Hose Ribs together as much as you can without stretching
the Hose too much (Figure 53).
b. If more than 6 Ribs can be easily compressed, the Hose should be
shortened.
c. Loosen the Hose Clamp that secures the Inlet Hose to the Impeller
Housing with a 5/16" Wrench and pull the Hose from the Housing
(Figure 54).
Figure 51
Deck
Adapter
Thumb Screw
Clamp
Inlet
Hose
Hose Cuff
Inlet Hose
Figure 52
Support and
Strap
Tractor Turned
Fully to the Left
Compress
Hose Ribs
Figure 53
Hose Clamp
Figure 54
Impeller
Housing
Inlet Hose
Make sure you do not shorten the Hose too much while following these
procedures. Follow the steps closely to ensure the machine is not damaged.