DR Power Tow-Behind 13.74 Pro-XL (August 2010 - August 2014) - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
3. Check the distance of from the ground to the top center of your Hose
Adapter (Figure 16). If your Adapter is less than 23" from the ground, go to
step 6.
4. If the end of the Hose Adapter is taller than 23", mark the spot on the center
of the Hose Adapter that is at 23" from the ground. Measure from this mark
to the end of the Hose Adapter and note the distance.
5. Remove the Lawn Deck Adapter from your Mower and cut the amount you
measured off the end of the Lawn Deck Adapter parallel with the end using a
Saw.
6. Reinstall the Lawn Deck Adapter to your Mower.
7. Slide the Hose Adapter onto the Lawn Deck Adapter and turn the Hose
Adapter so the predrilled Guide Holes are at the bottom and top positions
(Figure 17).
8. Drill a 3/8" hole through the Lawn Deck Adapter at the two predrilled holes
in the Hose Adapter.
9. Secure the Adapter in place with two 5/16" Bolts, Washers and Nuts by
inserting the Bolt through the drilled holes from inside the Adapter.
10. Attach the Washers and Nuts on the outside of the Adapter tube (this will
prevent debris from collecting on the retaining hardware).
11. Tighten the Nuts with two 1/2" Wrenches. Be careful not to over tighten and
damage the Hose Adapter.
12. Re-install the Lawn Deck Adapter to the Mower.
Connecting the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum to your Mower
1. Position the back Hitch Plate of your Mower next to the adjustable Hitch of
the Leaf and Lawn Vacuum on level ground and remove the Hitch Clip and
Hitch Pin (Figure 18).
2. Operate the Jack to move the Frame up or down until the Leaf System is
level. The Frame near the Jack should be about 13" from the ground.
3. Remove the Clips and Clevis pins from the Adjustable Hitch, move the Hitch
up or down to align it with the Tow Bracket on your Mower, and reinstall the
Clevis Pins and Clips.
4. Move the Leaf System into position on the Lawn Mower Hitch and install the
Hitch Pin and Hitch Clip to secure the Tongue to the Mower (Figure 19).
5. Raise the Jack up off the ground in the fully up position so the Leaf and Lawn
Vacuum is fully supported by the Lawn Tractor Hitch Plate.
6. Install the Jack Safety Pin to keep the Jack in the raised position.
Always raise the Jack prior to towing this equipment. An extended Jack can
damage or deform the Jack or Frame if the Jack hits the ground or an object.
Adjustment Clevis
Pins and Clips
Figure 18
Tractor
Hitch
Ground
Height
about 13"
Adjustable
Hitch
Jack
Hitch
Pin
Hitch
Clip
Hose
Adapter
Lawn Deck
Adapter
Figure 17
Bolt, Washers and Locknut
(top and bottom)
Figure 19
Jack
Hitch
Pin
Hitch
Clip
Safety
Pin