LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips
Tip: For the most efficient use of the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, use this sequence of steps:
WARNING! Pickup stones, metal objects, glass and sticks before vacuuming.
1.Gather and pile sticks to be chipped.
2.Chip the smaller sticks and branches.
3.Remove the rear panel and load the larger limbs (Figure 37).
4.Dump the load at the desired location.
5.Mow and vacuum leaves.
Tip: Be careful in corners. Practice in first gear to understand the effects of the trailer on your ability to turn sharply. Drive your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM into the corner of your property and back out straight to mow as close to the corner as possible. Avoid going thru ditches.
Tip: Eyebolts have been provided on the sides of the Collector Box so that you can attach accessories or other tools to transport them around the work site. Items can be attached with ropes or elastic (Bungee) cords provided by the user.
Tip: The lawn deck will tend to scatter some leaves in front and to the right of the lawn deck. Keeping this discharge side toward the remaining leaves will simplify cleanup by avoiding blowing leaves back onto the areas that you already finished. When you need to vacuum with the discharge side toward the completed area of the lawn, then overlap the discharge side of the lawn deck at least a foot over the already completed section of the lawn.
Tip: To prevent clogging the lawn deck adapter and vacuum hose, mow grass that is dry and not more 2" at a time. Cutting less than 1/3 the grass height is recommended to keep your grass healthy.
Tip: Run your lawn deck with your tractor at full throttle all the time to maximize the lift from your lawn deck and assist your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM system.
Tip: Avoid dragging the Inlet Hose over curbs, stonewalls or piles of cut branches. The hose is tough, but can puncture on sharp objects. This could also crack the Blower Inlet Adapter.
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