Country Home Products DR manual Sales Manager Copyright

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And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM!

We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions or problems you may have. We want to answer or correct them as quickly as possible. (When you do call, please have your serial number and/or order number handy—it will speed things up!) We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper.

And, please tell your friends about your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM! Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is the best advertising we can have, and the best way to help us provide even better service in the years to come.

Thanks once again!

for all of us at

Country Home Products, Inc. 

SALES MANAGER

COPYRIGHT

2005 Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

Country Home Products, Inc.

Meigs Road

P.O. Box 25

Vergennes, VT 05491

Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)

Fax: 1-802-877-1213

Web site: www.dr-owner.com

ii	DR COMMERICAL 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 VacuumPreparing to Use the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Safety ConsiderationsSafety Information Labels 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 Parts supplied Unpacking and Assembling the MachineTools & Supplies Needed Attaching Hardware Description Opening the Shipping Container and Installing the Wheels Axle Axle Brackets Wheel Washer here Safety Hitch PinTire Pressure Check Bend Cotter PinTilt Bed Installation Locked Position Dump HandleCollector Box Installation Attach over Pins Flexible Latches Places Attach overBlower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation Tool Needed Universal Hitch Plate InstallationHitch Plate Configurations Approx Ground 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 Hose Clamp Pull & Hook Inlet Flexible Latch Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose AdapterTools May Be Needed Max left turn Max right turn Front Back Adding the Engine Oil and GasolineCapacities Gas Shut Off Choke Throttle Before Starting the EngineStarting & Stopping Operating Safety Chipping Zone Vacuuming Operator ZonesTowing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Locked PositionSlopes & Uneven Terrain MAXOperating the Chipper Tips Locked Position Dump Handle Hold Down DumpingPull & Unhook Latches Collector Box Hose Blower Exit Elbow Use as a Trailer Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Tips Use Hours Regular Maintenance ChecklistProcedure Before Every Grease Fitting LubricationSupplies Needed Oil Fill Cap Removing and Replacing the Engine OilTools & Supplies Recommended Left SideCollector Box Hose Removing and Replacing the Blower HosesCollector Box Hose Tools Needed Blower Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower Inlet Hose Tools Needed Inlet HoseCollector Box Hose Flexible Latch Blower Exit Elbow Assy Wing Safety Screw Interlock Places SwitchRemoving and Replacing the Blower Exit Elbow 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