DR Power Walk-Behind 6.5 (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 26)

22 DR ® WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
Vacuuming Operation
The design of this machine is for vacuuming leaves, grass clippings, and other types of organic litter.
You can also vacuum debris mixed with cans, bottles, and small amounts of sand.
Tip: Many vacuums are used where dust is mixed in with trash. Your machine can intermittently
vacuum dusty areas. However, following these rules will help maintain your machine’s ability to
vacuum in dusty conditions.
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Run the engine at idle to about 1/4 Throttle.
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Machine wash or pressure-wash the Debris Bag if shaking and hosing down with a garden hose
does not fully clean the Bag. The Bag should be thoroughly dry before use.
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For ease of cleaning and to extend the life of the Debris Bag, Optional Disposable Debris Bag Liners
(P/N 21794) are available in a package of 12 through Country Home Products, Inc. See page 26.
DO NOT OPERATE THE VACUUM IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OCCURS. IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OCCURS,
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY AND CHECK FOR A DAMAGED OR WORN IMPELLER, LOOSE
IMPELLER BOLT, LOOSE IMPELLER KEY, LOOSE ENGINE OR LODGED FOREIGN OBJECTS.
NOTE: See the “Removing and Replacing the Impeller ” section on page 33 and the Troubleshooting section on page 43.
Self-Propelled Models:
1. Move the Gear Shift Lever (Figure 12) to the desired speed position (1, 2, or 3, see page 2).
2. Squeeze the Drive Clutch Lever ( Figure 13) against the Handlebar to engage the Wheel Drive.
3. To stop and shut down the machine, release the Drive Clutch Lever to disengage the Wheel Drive and
pull all the way back on the Throttle Control Lever (Figure 8 on page 17) to the STOP position.
Figure 12 Figure 13
Gear Shift Lever
Drive Clutch Lever