Country Home Products DR manual Removing and Replacing the Blower Exit Elbow

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Removing and Replacing the Blower Exit Elbow

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

Tool Needed:

Diagonal or wire cutter

1.Disconnect the Blower Exit Elbow to the Collector Box Hose by releasing the two flexible latches (Figure 44) and separate the hose.

2.Cut the tie around the Inlet Hose at the end of the Lanyard (Figure 43).

3.Remove the four (4) Wing Screws from the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly (Figure 44).

4.Lift the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly from the top of the Blower and install a new assembly in the reverse order (Figure 44).

5.Install the new cable tie through the end loop of the Lanyard about halfway along the Blower Inlet Hose.

6.Check the Safety Interlock Switch to be sure that it is engaged.

Note: If the safety interlock switch is not engaged, adjust the switch mounting bracket by loosening the bracket bolt and sliding the bracket up so that the button on the switch is fully depressed against the blower exit elbow assembly. See page 16.

Collector Box Hose

Flexible Latch

Blower Exit

Elbow Assy

Angle

 

Adjusting

 

Wing Screw

 

2 places

Lift Off

 

Wing

Safety

Screw

Interlock

4-places

Switch

Figure 44

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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