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Lawn Deck Adapter Installation

The following procedure includes the steps necessary for connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Blower Inlet Hose to your lawn tractor.

Tools Needed:

1/2" Wrench or Socket Drill with 3/8" Bit Saw

1.Install your lawn deck adapter (available from the manufacturer of your lawn tractor) on your lawn tractor.

Note: Optional Accessories – Due the variety of lawn tractors, the hose kits supplied may

not fit all tractors. Our Technical Service Dept. can help you adapt to your machine.

-A Universal Deck Adapter is available for you to fit to your machine if the tractor manufacturer’s lawn deck is not available.

-A Lawn Deck Adapter Extension is available to attach to a small deck adapter and support the vacuum hose.

1.Mark the distance of approximately 23" from the ground to the top surface of your lawn deck adapter exit tube (Figure 20).

2.Remove the lawn deck adapter from your lawn tractor and using a saw, cut the exit tube of the lawn deck adapter at 90° (Figure 20).

Figure 20

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Contents Vacuum Sales Manager Copyright Table of Contents Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Introducing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Conventions used in this manualPreparing to Use the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Safety ConsiderationsSafety Information Labels Page Operating the Machine Safely Protecting YourselfPage Slope Operation Safety for ChildrenAdditional Information and Potential Changes Safety with Gasoline-Powered MachinesDR 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 Bend Cotter Pin Safety Hitch PinTire Pressure Check Axle Axle Brackets Wheel Washer hereLocked Position Dump Handle Tilt Bed InstallationCollector Box Installation Attach over Attach over Pins Flexible Latches PlacesBlower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation Approx Narrow Side Up Universal Hitch Plate InstallationHitch Plate Configurations Approx Ground Tool NeededOpening Hitch Clip Connecting the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum to your Lawn TractorTools Needed Lawn Deck Adapter InstallationHose 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 Chipping Zone Vacuuming Operator Zones Operating SafetyLocked Position Towing the DR Leaf and Lawn VacuumMAX Slopes & Uneven TerrainOperating 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 Left Side Removing and Replacing the Engine OilTools & Supplies Recommended Oil Fill CapCollector Box Hose Removing and Replacing the Blower HosesCollector Box Hose Tools Needed Inlet Hose Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower Inlet Hose Tools Needed BlowerCollector 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 End of Season & Storage Engine and disconnect the spark plug wireTroubleshooting Table TroubleshootingSymptom 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 Schematic Diagram Front Box Cover Assembly Parts List Front Box Cover AssemblyPage Page DR Commericalleaf and Lawn Vacuum Year Limited Warranty DR Power EquipmentCountry Home PRODUCTS, Inc Daily Checklist for the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum