Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM

Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. Please refer to this manual and the engine owner manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those listed in the engine owner manual.

WARNING! When performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Read the "Safety Considerations" section of this manual before performing any repairs or maintenance.

Regular Maintenance Checklist

Note: Service intervals shown are considered maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions.

Procedure

Before

Every

Every 100

Each

20

Hours

 

 

Use

Hours

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check blower hoses for wear, holes, or

 

 

abraded areas.

 

 

 

Check the general condition of the

 

 

machine, e.g. nuts, bolts, welds, etc.

 

 

 

Make sure engine retaining knobs are tight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tire Pressure to be 40 psi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Engine Air Filters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil

 

 

 

Note: 1st time after 5 hours of operation

 

 

Clean Engine Exterior & Cooling Fins

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Engine Air Filters

 

 

 

 

 

 

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