Regular maintenance checklist, Lubrication – DR Power Tow-Behind 13.74 Pro-XL (August 2010 - August 2014) User Manual

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Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM

Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede
those listed in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.

Regular Maintenance Checklist

P

ROCEDURE

B

EFORE

E

ACH

U

SE

E

VERY

25

H

OURS

E

VERY

100

H

OURS

Check Engine Oil Level

Check General Equipment Condition,

e.g. tight nuts,

bolts, welds, etc.

Check Tire Pressure

Check Hoses for wear, holes, or abraded areas.

Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins

Check Battery Charge

Clean Engine Air Filters

Change Engine Oil

1

st

time 5 hours

Lubricate Impeller Bearing

Lubricate Wheel Bearings

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Engine Air Filters

Replace the Flex-Shaft Coupling Sleeve

Lubrication

Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM was lubricated at the Factory. The operator needs to provide Engine lubrication, lubricate the
Wheels periodically, and lubricate the Impeller Bearing.

Tools and Supplies Needed:

Grease gun with Multipurpose Automotive Grease

1/2" Wrench

LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS:

1. Lubricate each Wheel (Figure 38) with Multipurpose Automotive Grease

using a grease gun on the fitting.

Before performing any maintenance, repairs or inspection, you must first shut off the mower and leaf and lawn vacuum engines,
wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire of the leaf and lawn vacuum.

Before performing any maintenance, repairs or inspection, you must first shut off the mower and leaf and lawn vacuum engines,
wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire of the leaf and lawn vacuum.

Valve Stem
with Cap

Figure 38

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