CHAPTER 3

DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up and use your new Optional
Accessories that are available for your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. If you have any questions at all,
please feel free to contact our Customer Service Representatives at our toll free number:
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).

Connecting and Using the Optional Hand Vacuum Attachment (Kit No. 18789)

In addition to towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM with your lawn tractor, the system also allows you
to vacuum flower beds, around trees and other places that you cannot mow with your lawn tractor.

• BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE BLOWER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK

PLUG WIRE.

• IF THE VACUUM HOSE BECOMES CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT

THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THE BLOCKAGE.

• WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER THE BLOWER IS RUNNING.

NOTE: The Hand Vacuum Hose shipped partially assembled. The following instructions detail the steps required
to assemble the Handle Bar to the Nozzle and the Support Tie for the Hose (Figure 1).
Parts Supplied:
(2) 5/16" Lock Nut
(1) Support Tie
(1) Handle Bar Assembly
(1) Hose with Nozzle
Tools Needed:

• Scissors or Diagonal Cutter

• 1/2" Wrench or Socket

USE CARE NOT TO ALLOW THE NOZZLE OPENING TO COME IN FULL CONTACT WITH THE GROUND
WHILE VACUUMING. DIRT, STONES AND OTHER SOLID OBJECTS MAY BE PICKED UP AND INGESTED
INTO THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY.
Handle Ring
Eyebolt
Nozzle Bolts and
Lock Nuts (2 places) Handle Bar
Nozzle
Support Tie
Ratchet Block
Figure 1
3 DR® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessories