Country Home Products manual DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Controls and Features

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Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM

This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your machine by reviewing the picture below before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.

DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features

Collector Box Inlet Hose

Flexible Latch

Collector Box Assembly:

 

Oil Fill

 

 

Hose Support Lanyard

4 Panels, Centrifugal

 

 

 

 

 

Separator (Top), Tilt Bed

 

Inlet

 

Safety Interlock

Panel (Bottom)

 

Adapter

 

 

 

Switches

 

 

 

 

 

Flexible Panel Latch

 

Dump Lever

 

 

Blower Inlet Hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6 Latches on Rear

 

 

 

 

 

Dump

Panel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flexible Latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centrifugal

Blower Exit Elbow

 

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assembly

 

Gas Fill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipper Hopper

Choke

Throttle

Starter Recoil

 

Handle

 

 

Gas

 

Shut-Off

Trailer & Engine

 

Support Legs

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DRCOMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions

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Contents Vacuum Sales Manager Copyright Table of Contents Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Conventions used in this manual Introducing the DR Leaf and Lawn VacuumSafety Considerations Safety Information LabelsPreparing to Use the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Page Protecting Yourself Operating the Machine SafelyPage Safety for Children Slope OperationSafety with Gasoline-Powered Machines Additional Information and Potential ChangesDR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Controls and Features Unpacking and Assembling the Machine Tools & Supplies NeededParts supplied Attaching Hardware Description Opening the Shipping Container and Installing the Wheels Safety Hitch Pin Tire Pressure CheckAxle Axle Brackets Wheel Washer here Bend Cotter PinTilt Bed Installation Locked Position Dump HandleCollector Box Installation Attach over Pins Flexible Latches Places Attach overBlower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation Universal Hitch Plate Installation Hitch Plate Configurations Approx GroundTool Needed Approx Narrow Side UpConnecting the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum to your Lawn Tractor Opening Hitch ClipLawn Deck Adapter Installation Tools NeededHose Adapter Hose Latches Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose Adapter Tools May Be NeededHose Clamp Pull & Hook Inlet Flexible Latch Max left turn Max right turn Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline CapacitiesFront Back Before Starting the Engine Starting & StoppingGas Shut Off Choke Throttle Operating Safety Chipping Zone Vacuuming Operator ZonesTowing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Locked PositionSlopes & Uneven Terrain MAXOperating the Chipper Tips Dumping Pull & Unhook Latches Collector Box Hose Blower Exit ElbowLocked Position Dump Handle Hold Down Use as a Trailer Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Tips Regular Maintenance Checklist Procedure Before EveryUse Hours Lubrication Supplies NeededGrease Fitting Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil Tools & Supplies RecommendedOil Fill Cap Left SideRemoving and Replacing the Blower Hoses Collector Box Hose Tools NeededCollector Box Hose Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose Adapter Blower Inlet Hose Tools NeededBlower Inlet HoseWing Safety Screw Interlock Places Switch Removing and Replacing the Blower Exit ElbowCollector Box Hose Flexible Latch Blower Exit Elbow Assy Removing and Replacing the Chipper Blade Removing the Blower/Chipper Engine Unit Engine and disconnect the spark plug wire End of Season & StorageTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TableSymptom Possible Cause DR-OWNER 376-9637 for assistance Page Ref# Part# Description Schematic Diagram Trailer Assembly Parts List Blower/Chipper Assembly Schematic Diagram Blower/Chipper Assembly Ref# Part# Description Page Parts List Tilt Bed Assembly Schematic Diagram Tilt Bed Assembly Parts List Side and Rear Panel Assembly Schematic Diagram Side and Rear Panel Assembly Parts List Front Box Cover Assembly Schematic Diagram Front Box Cover AssemblyPage Page DR Power Equipment DR Commericalleaf and Lawn Vacuum Year Limited WarrantyDaily Checklist for the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Country Home PRODUCTS, Inc