DR Power Tow-Behind Vacuum Hose (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 11)

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Figure 11
Installing and Using the Optional Mulch-Discharge Attachment (Kit No. 18791)
In addition to vacuuming and chipping with the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, the system also allows you
to discharge material for mulch in a specific area. This attachment is used in conjunction with the hand
vacuum attachment. The vacuum attachment hose is used to vacuum the material out of the Collector Box.
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE BLOWER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE.
1. Disconnect the Collector Box Inlet Hose from the
Blower Exit Elbow Assembly by releasing the two
(2) Flexible Latches (Figure 10).
2. Push the Collector Box Inlet Hose behind the
Blower Exit Elbow (Figure 11), connect the Mulch
– Discharge Hose to the Blower Exit Elbow, and
secure in place with the two (2) Flexible Latches
(Figure 11).
3. Disconnect the Blower Inlet Hose from your lawn
tractor Hose Adapter (Figure 2 on page 4) and
connect the Hand Vacuum Hose to the Blower
Inlet Hose (Figure 3
on page 4).
4. Remove the Rear Panel of the Collector Box.
5. Direct the Mulch-Discharge hose in the selected
area to receive the material (Figure 12a), start the
engine and adjust the Throttle to Fast (Rabbit).
Tip: Avoid dragging the Mulch-Discharge and
Vacuum Hoses over curbs, stonewalls, or piles
of cut branches. The hoses are tough, but can
puncture on sharp objects.
Tip: You may want to place stones beside the end of
the hose to position and direct the discharge.
6. Vacuum out the Collector Box using the Hand
Vacuum Attachment (Figure 12b).
Figure 10
Pull and Unhook
Flexible Latches
Collector Box Hose
Collector Box Hose
Blower Exit Elbow
Mulch-Discharge Hose
Flexible Latch
Blower Exit Elbow