DR Power Tow-Behind 9.00 Commercial (May 2006 - July 2010) - Manual (Page 31)

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATING YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, and
discusses basic operation features.
Before Starting the Engine
INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES SUCH AS STONES, METAL, OR GLASS. PILE STICKS THAT YOU INTEND TO CHIP
SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM THE VACUUM SITE. ALSO, MAKE SURE THERE WON'T BE PEOPLE OR
ANIMALS IN THE AREA AROUND THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM.
1. Connect the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor (see page 20) and raise the three
(3) Support Legs into the Mounting Frame by repositioning the Safety Hitch Pins into the lower
holes provided in the leg shafts (Figure 18, page 20) or, remove the Safety Hitch Pin, raise the Caster
Wheel, and replace Safety Hitch Pin (Figure 5, page 14).
2. Check the Engine oil level every time you use the machine (Figure 26, page 26).
3. Check the gasoline level (Figure 1a or 1b, page 9).
4. Turn the Gas Shut-Off Valve to the OPEN position (Figure 27 or Figure 1a).
Starting and Stopping
Figure 27
Choke
Gas Shut Off Throttle
1. When starting a cold Engine; push the Choke Control
lever to the right (CHOKE) for B&S (left for Subaru) and
the Throttle Control lever to the far right for B&S and
left for Subaru (Figure 27 or 1a). If re-starting a warm
Engine, leave the Choke in the (OPEN) position.
2. Manual Start - Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and
slowly pull until you feel resistance, then pull the cord
with a smooth accelerating motion to start the engine.
One or two pulls usually starts the DR LEAF and LAWN
VACUUM.
Electric Start - Turn the Key to START until the Engine
starts and then release. The Key will snap back when
released and the Engine will continue to run.
3. After the Engine starts, slowly push the Choke Control
lever back to the (RUN) position. Wait until the Engine
runs smoothly before each Choke adjustment. For best
Engine performance, you should operate the Engine
with the Throttle in the Fast (Rabbit) position.
4. - To stop the B&S Engine, move the Throttle to the Slow
(Turtle) position allowing the Engine to idle, and then
move the lever to STOP (Stop Sign) position.
- To stop the Subaru Engine, move the Throttle to the
Slow (Turtle) position, and then turn OFF the Key.
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Start Models
B &S Engine
NOTE: See page 11 for
the location of
the Keys when
shipped.