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WARNING! Before performing any maintenance procedure, stop the

 

engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Possible Cause

 

 

The engine

Check the throttle travel. See page 24.

lacks power or

Is the choke pushed all the way to the left (RUN)? See

is not running

page 24.

smoothly.

Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the

 

 

procedure in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s

(Please refer to

manual.

the engine

Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked,

owner’s manual

change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the

for engine-

plug hole and pull your recoil cord several times to

specific

blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug

procedures.)

and reinsert it.

 

Are you using fresh, clean unleaded gas? If it’s old,

 

change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer

 

than one month.

 

Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil?

 

If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the

 

engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.

 

Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

 

If your engine still lacks power, call 1(800) DR-

 

OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

Engine smokes.

Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

 

Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.

 

You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the

 

temperature. Refer to your Engine Manufacturer's

 

Owner’s Manual for detailed information.

 

Clean the engine cooling fins and the carburetor

 

housing if they’re dirty.

 

If the engine still smokes, call 1(800) DR-OWNER

 

(376-9637)for assistance.

Trailer wheels

Check the tire pressure. There should be 40 psi in

tracking left or

each tire.

right while being

 

towed.

 

 

 

Vibrations are

Check for Chipper Blade damage. See page 39.

higher than

Note: The Chipper Blade cannot be sharpened and must

normal.

be replaced if damaged.

 

 

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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 manualPreparing to Use the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum Safety ConsiderationsSafety Information Labels 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 Parts supplied Unpacking and Assembling the MachineTools & Supplies Needed Attaching Hardware Description Opening the Shipping Container and Installing the Wheels Bend Cotter Pin Safety Hitch PinTire Pressure Check Axle Axle Brackets Wheel Washer hereLocked Position Dump Handle Tilt Bed InstallationCollector Box Installation Attach over Attach over Pins Flexible Latches PlacesBlower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation Approx Narrow Side Up Universal Hitch Plate InstallationHitch Plate Configurations Approx Ground Tool NeededOpening Hitch Clip Connecting the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum to your Lawn TractorTools Needed Lawn Deck Adapter InstallationHose 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 Chipping Zone Vacuuming Operator Zones Operating SafetyLocked Position Towing the DR Leaf and Lawn VacuumMAX Slopes & Uneven TerrainOperating 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 Left Side Removing and Replacing the Engine OilTools & Supplies Recommended Oil Fill CapCollector Box Hose Removing and Replacing the Blower HosesCollector Box Hose Tools Needed Inlet Hose Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower Inlet Hose Tools Needed BlowerCollector 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 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