DR Power Tow-Behind 13.74 Pro-XL (August 2010 - August 2014) - Manual (Page 15)

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Connecting the Inlet Hose to the Hose Adapter
Tools Needed: (Only if Hose needs to be shortened)
 Wire Cutters or Hack Saw

Knife

5/16" Wrench
1. Connect the Inlet Hose to the Hose Adapter by sliding the Hose Cuff over
the Hose Adapter (Figure 20).
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 21).
The Hose should not become too taut to twist or damage your Lawn Deck
Adapter.
4. To ensure that the Hose will not drag on the ground, turn the Tractor to the
right while watching the Hose. Adjust the White Plastic Cable Tie of the
Lanyard on the Hose to keep the Hose off the Ground. If the Lanyard can
not be positioned sufficiently on the Hose to prevent it from kinking or
dragging on the ground, reduce the length of the Hose by turning the
Tractor all the way to the left as in step 3 and shorten the Hose as follows.
To Shorten the Hose (if needed)
NOTE: The Tractor must be turned fully to the left (Figure 21).
a. Loosen the Hose Clamp that secures the inlet Hose to the Inlet Elbow
with a 5/16" Wrench and pull the Hose from the Elbow (Figure 22).
b. Position the Hose beyond the Elbow to where the slack is taken up but
still has a small amount of sag (Figure 23).
c. Cut the Hose to the length required using Wire Cutters to cut the black
plastic spiral and then cut the clear Hose with the razor knife.
NOTE: Make sure you trace the area to cut around the Hose first to ensure you will
cut in the proper direction to end up on either side of the cut spiral.
d. Reinstall the Hose as far as you can
onto the Elbow with the cut end of the
spiral on the bottom and tighten the
Hose Clamp. If the Tractor can be
turned fully to the left, without the Hose
becoming too tight (with a slight
amount of sag), the Hose is the
shortest length possible for your
Tractor.
NOTE: DR Power offers a Hose Support
bracket as an option to better support the
Hose if needed.
Figure 22
Hose
Clamp
Inlet
Elbow
Inlet
Hose
Figure 20
Hose
Adapter
Thumb Screw
Clamp
Inlet
Hose
Hose
Cuff
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.
Inlet
Hose
Figure 21
Lanyard
Tractor Turned
Fully To The Left
Inlet Hose
Inlet
Duct
Figure 23
Knife Cut Line
(clear plastic)
Wire Cutter
Cut Point
(black spiral)