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End of Season & Storage

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the

engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Note: Please refer to the engine owner manual for engine-specific procedures. Change the oil.

If your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank. Completely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the engine for a short time to allow the additive to circulate.

Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Replace the plug and pull the recoil starter rope until you feel strong resistance. This will coat the piston and seat the valves to prevent moisture buildup.

Clean/replace the air filter.

Clean dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, blower housing, debris screen and muffler area of the engine.

Clean out residual debris from the blower hoses and Collector Box.

If the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be used as a trailer during the end of season, we recommend that you remove and store the engine in a dry location. See page 40.

For minimal storage space, you can disassemble the Collector Box by removing the Rear & Front Panels, Centrifugal Separator (Top), and the Side Panels. The Collector Box pieces then can be stacked against a wall in a convenient location. See page 14 for disassembly and re-assembly of the Collector Box.

DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions

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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 Tire Pressure Check Safety Hitch PinAxle Axle Brackets Wheel Washer here Bend Cotter PinLocked Position Dump Handle Tilt Bed InstallationCollector Box Installation Attach over Attach over Pins Flexible Latches PlacesBlower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation Hitch Plate Configurations Approx Ground Universal Hitch Plate InstallationTool Needed Approx Narrow Side UpOpening 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 Tools & Supplies Recommended Removing and Replacing the Engine OilOil Fill Cap Left SideRemoving and Replacing the Blower Hoses Collector Box Hose Tools NeededCollector Box Hose Blower Inlet Hose Tools Needed Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower 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 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