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Operating the Chipper

In addition to towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM with your lawn tractor, and using it as a vacuum; the system also allows you to chip sticks and limbs up to 2" in diameter.

WARNINGS!

Always operate the chipper from the “Chipping Zone” (see Figure 27 on page 25). To prevent damage to your chipper, feed only wood up to 2" in diameter into the Chipper Hopper.

Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

NEVER use your hand to push the remaining wood stub down into the Chipper Hopper or try to remove a lodged piece of wood with the engine running.

1.Start the engine in accordance with “Starting & Stopping” on page 24.

2.To process branches; feed them into the Chipper Hopper opening (Figure 31).

3.As the chipped branch shortens, finish chipping it by pushing the stub down the Hopper with the next branch to be chipped.

Chipper

Hopper

Figure 31

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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 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 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 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 Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil Tools & Supplies RecommendedOil Fill Cap Left SideCollector Box Hose Removing and Replacing the Blower HosesCollector Box Hose Tools Needed Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose Adapter Blower Inlet Hose Tools NeededBlower 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