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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM	1
Conventions used in this manual	1
Chapter 2: Safety Considerations	2
Preparing to Use the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM	2
Safety Information Labels	2
Protecting Yourself	4
Operating the Machine Safely	4
Slope Operation	6
Safety for Children	6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines	7
A Note to All Users	7
Additional Information and Potential Changes	7
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM	8
DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features	8
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine	9
Attaching Hardware Description	10
Opening the Shipping Container and Installing the Wheels	11
Tire Pressure Check	12
Tilt Bed Installation	13
Collector Box Installation	14
Blower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation	16
Connecting the Collector Box Inlet Hose to the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly	16
Universal Hitch Plate Installation	17
Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor	18
Lawn Deck Adapter Installation	19
Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose Adapter	21
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline	23
Chapter 4: Operating Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM	24
Before Starting the Engine	24
Starting & Stopping	24
Operating Safety	25
Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM	26
Towing Safety	26
Slopes & Uneven Terrain	27
Operating the Chipper	28
Dumping	30
Use as a Trailer	31
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips	32
Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM	33
Regular Maintenance Checklist	33
Lubrication	34
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil	35
Removing and Replacing the Blower Hoses	36
Removing and Replacing the Blower Exit Elbow	38
Removing and Replacing the Chipper Blade	39
Removing the Blower/Chipper Engine Unit	40
End of Season & Storage	41
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting	42
Troubleshooting Table	42
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions	iii

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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 manualSafety Considerations Safety Information LabelsPreparing to Use the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum 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 Unpacking and Assembling the Machine Tools & Supplies NeededParts supplied 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 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 Chipping Zone Vacuuming Operator Zones Operating SafetyLocked Position Towing the DR Leaf and Lawn VacuumMAX Slopes & Uneven TerrainOperating 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 Left Side Removing and Replacing the Engine OilTools & Supplies Recommended Oil Fill CapRemoving and Replacing the Blower Hoses Collector Box Hose Tools NeededCollector Box Hose Inlet Hose Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower Inlet Hose Tools Needed BlowerWing 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 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