DR Power Tow-Behind 9.59 Premier (September 2014 - Present) - Manual (Page 18)

18 DR ® LEAF and LAWN
Setting up your Tractor
Hitch Plate Kit Installation (optional)
The DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum requires a Pin Hitch hole on your Lawn Tractor.
DR Power Equipment offers several different Hitch Plate Kits if one is not
provided on your Tractor (Figure 48). Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call
one of our representatives at 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and they will be
happy to assist you.
Deck Adapter Installation
The DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum requires a Deck Adapter on your Lawn Tractor
to route material to its 8" diameter hose.
 A DR Power Equipment Universal Deck Adapter Kit (for right hand
discharge mowers) is available for you to fit to your machine if the
tractor manufacturer’s Deck Adapter is not available.
 A DR Power Equipment Hose Adapter Kit is available to attach to
your non DR Power Equipment Deck Adapter to our 8" diameter Hose
if needed.
Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call one of our representatives at 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) to order a Universal Deck Adapter Kit or Hose Adapter Kit.
1. Install the Deck Adapter onto your Lawn Tractor (Figure 49).
2. If you do not have a DR Deck Adapter and the 8" Hose will not fit your
Adapter, order a Kit from us using the contact info above. Install the Hose
Adapter Kit onto the end of your Deck Adapter as described in the Kit
instructions.
Connecting the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum to your Mower
1. Position the back Hitch Plate of your Mower near the Hitch of the Leaf and
Lawn Vacuum on level ground (Figure 50).
2. Operate the Jack (if equipped) to move the Frame up or down until the Tow
Hitch is aligned with the Tractor Hitch Plate.
3. Move the Leaf System into position on the Hitch Plate and install the Hitch
Pin with Rubber Washer and Hitch Clip to secure the Tow Hitch to the
Mower.
4. For models not equipped with a Jack, lift the Leaf System Hitch onto the
Hitch Plate as shown. For models equipped with a Jack, operate the jack
handle to raise the Hitch then move the Leaf System Hitch over the Lawn
Tractor Hitch Plate.
5. Install the Pin, Rubber Washer, and Hitch Clip as shown.
6. For models with a Jack, raise the Jack Wheel and install the Jack Safety Pin.
Hitch
Plate
Figure 48
Optional Hitch Plate Configurations
Deck
Adapter
Figure 49
Figure 50
Hitch Pin
Hitch Clip
Tow Hitch
Rubber
Washer
Always raise the Jack (if equipped) prior to towing this equipment. An
extended Jack can damage or deform the Jack or Frame if the Jack hits the
ground or an obstacle.