DR Power Tow-Behind 8.00 Premier (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR PREMIER LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.................................. 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 2
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 2
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 4
Operating the Vacuum Safely.......................................................................................... 4
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 6
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 7
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 8
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 8
CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 9
SETTING UP YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM................................................... 9
DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features ............................................... 10
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine..................................................................... 11
Attaching Hardware Description................................................................................... 12
Opening the Shipping Container .................................................................................. 13
Tire Pressure Check ....................................................................................................... 14
Tilt Bed Installation........................................................................................................ 15
Collector Box Installation .............................................................................................. 16
Blower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation ...................................................................... 18
Connecting the Collector Box Inlet Hose to the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly............ 18
Universal Hitch Plate Installation ................................................................................. 19
Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor........................ 20
Lawn Deck Adapter Installation .................................................................................... 21
Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose Adapter............................... 23
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) ..................................... 24
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline............................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 26
OPERATING YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ................................................. 26
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 26
Starting and Stopping.................................................................................................... 26
Operating Safety ............................................................................................................ 27
Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.................................................................. 28
Towing Safety................................................................................................................. 28
Slopes and Uneven Terrain ........................................................................................... 29
Operating the Chipper................................................................................................... 30
Dumping ........................................................................................................................ 32
Use as a Trailer .............................................................................................................. 33
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips ................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 35
MAINTAINING THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM................................................ 35
Regular Maintenance Checklist..................................................................................... 35
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 36
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil ...................................................................... 37
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) ......................................................... 38
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 38