DR Power Walk-Behind 11.50 fpt (August 2010 - Present) - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
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Shift to N (Neutral) before starting the engine and whenever the machine is stopped.
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Shift to R (Reverse) to move the machine in a reverse direction (.8 MPH).
 Shift to N (Neutral) to move the machine when the engine is not running (free wheeling).
 1st gear is the slowest speed and is used when vacuuming in difficult conditions such as heavy leaf drop, damp leaves.
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2nd gear is a medium speed and used for average conditions. This is the gear you should use most of the time.
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3rd gear is used for transporting the machine to and from your work site.
Wheel Drive Bail
The Wheel Drive Bail is used to engage and disengage the wheels when the Gear Shift Lever is in a forward or reverse gear.
1. Squeeze and hold the bail against the handlebar to ENGAGE the wheels.
2. Release the bail to DISENGAGE the wheels. The engine will continue to run, but the forward and reverse motion will stop.
How To Use The Gear Shift Rod
1. Release or let go of the Wheel Drive Bail.
2. Wait for wheels to stop moving. NEVER shift gears while the wheels are moving as damage to the transmission may result.
3. Shift the Gear Shift Rod by pushing or pulling to the desired setting.
Throttle Control
When vacuuming and shredding, the Throttle Control should be set at full throttle or the fast position. For starting and stopping
the engine refer to the start/stop engine sections.
Wheel Drive Operating Tips
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Operate the machine in a large, level, open area until you are familiar with the unit’s operation. Begin with 1st gear and
gradually work up to 3rd gear.
 To avoid damaging the transmission, always release the WHEEL DRIVE BAIL and wait for the wheels to stop before shifting
gears.
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Forward momentum may cause the machine to gradually coast to a stop after the WHEEL DRIVE BAIL is released.
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Engage the WHEEL DRIVE BAIL slowly when starting off in 3rd gear. The machine may hesitate briefly before the wheels begin
turning.
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To make a turn, first raise the front wheels slightly off the ground by pushing down on the handle bar. Then, steer the machine
to turn. The rear wheel on the inside of the turn will rotate more slowly while the outside rear wheel powers the machine
through the turn.
 Shift to the 1st gear if the wheels lose traction when going up a slope (always avoid excessively steep slopes). Before shifting,
turn the machine sideways on the slope to prevent rolling of the machine.
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Never go up or down a slope at an angle as the machine may become unstable and tip over. If the machine does tip
immediately shut down the engine and move the machine to stable ground. Check for damage and any spilled fluid.
 Never force the shift bar as damage may result. If shifting is difficult, it may be necessary to manually move the machine a few
inches forward or backward while trying to move the shift bar.
Installing Or Emptying The Collection Bag
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Empty the bag as soon as it is full (check by feeling sides of bag). Overfilling the bag will cause the vacuuming performance to
decrease or stop completely and could lead to clogging of the discharge tube, snout, or both.
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Empty the bag completely BEFORE storing the machine to prevent premature deterioration of the bag caused from rotting
debris and the possibility of a fire occurring as a result of heat generated by decomposing debris.
Use the bag at all times - failure to do this could cause serious injury.