DR Power Tow-Behind Vacuum Hose (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 22)

19 DR ® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessories
7. Install the Lawn Deck Hose Adapter.
a) Slip the supplied Hose Adapter over the cut end of your Lawn Deck Adapter, until they make contact.
b) Position the assembly beside your Tractor and rotate the Hose Adapter so that the Hose Latches will
be located with one on top and one on the bottom of the Adapter (Figure 36).
c) Drill a 3/8" hole through the Hose Adapter and Lawn Deck Adapter Exit Tube at a predrilled hole in the
Hose Adapter (Figure 36) and secure the Adapter in place with a 5/16" Bolt, Nut and Washer by
inserting the Bolt through the drilled hole from the inside the Adapter tube.
NOTE: Attach the Washer and Nut on the outside of the Adapter tube, thus preventing debris from collecting on the
retaining hardware (Figure 36).
d) Repeat Step e) two (2) more times as shown, around the Hose Adapter (Figure 36).
NOTE: There are two (2) holes provided in the Hose Adapter as guides. For ease of assembly, drill the third hole on
top of the Hose Adapter.
e) Tighten the Nuts with a 1/2" Wrench or Socket. Be careful not to over tighten and damage the Hose
Adapter.
f) Re-install the Lawn Deck Adapter.
Figure 36
Drill here through Pre-Drilled
Hose Adapter Holes
Hose Latches
Hose
Adapter
Far Side