Country Home Products Conventions used in this manual, Introducing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum

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Chapter 1: Introducing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM

This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use.

Please let us know if you have any questions or problems by contacting Technical Support via our toll-free phone number. Our contact information is listed inside the front cover of this manual. When you call, please have your serial number or order number available so we can help you quickly.

Conventions used in this manual

WARNING! The exclamation point within a triangle alerts you to essential operating, safety, maintenance and servicing instructions.

Important! This information is important in the proper use of your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury to you and others or damage to your machine.

Tip: This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your machine.

Tools Needed: This indicates you will need a tool to perform a maintenance function on your machine.

Note: This information may be helpful to you.

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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 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 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 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 Tools & Supplies Recommended Removing and Replacing the Engine OilOil Fill Cap Left SideCollector Box Hose Removing and Replacing the Blower HosesCollector Box Hose Tools Needed Blower Inlet Hose Tools Needed Safety Interlock Switch Inlet Hose AdapterBlower 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 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