Country Home Products manual Towing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum, Locked Position

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Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM

WARNING! Raise the Support Legs prior to towing this equipment. Extended support legs can be damaged or deformed if they hit the ground or an object.

1.Make sure the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM trailer tongue is firmly attached to your lawn tractor Hitch Plate using the Clevis Pin and Hitch Clip (Figure 28). Also see Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor on page 18.

2.Raise the three Support Legs into the mounting frame by repositioning the Safety Hitch Pins into the lower holes provided in the leg shafts (see Figure 18 on page 18).

3.Make sure the Collector Box Tilt Bed is secured down by the Dump Lever (Figure 29), the Collector Box hose is latched in place (Figure 15 on page 16), and the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose is securely attached to the Hose Adapter (Figure 22 on page 21).

Clevis

Pin

Locked

Position

Trailer

Hitch Clip

Tongue

 

 

Figure 28

Figure 29

 

 

Towing Safety

 

 

Never allow anyone to ride in or on the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.

 

 

Obey local, state, and federal regulations when you tow the DR LEAF and LAWN

 

 

VACUUM across public roads and highways.

 

 

Use caution when backing up your lawn tractor or trying to make tight turns going

 

 

forward with the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM attached. The trailer hitch has an

 

 

anti-jackknifing feature, which limits the turning radius. Trying to turn too sharply can

 

 

cause damage to the trailer hitch and/or the lawn tractor if you hit an obstacle. Go

 

 

slowly in areas where tight turns are necessary. Straighten out the system before

 

 

attempting to back up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING! Watch out for low branches, overhangs and guy wires that may

 

 

catch on top of the Collector Box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important! The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM trailer is not equipped for highway

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 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 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 Oil Fill Cap Removing and Replacing the Engine OilTools & Supplies Recommended Left SideRemoving and Replacing the Blower Hoses Collector Box Hose Tools NeededCollector Box Hose Blower Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower Inlet Hose Tools Needed 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