DR Power Tow-Behind 13.74 Pro-XL (August 2010 - August 2014) - Manual (Page 18)

18 DR ® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Chapter 3: Operating The DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your DR LEAF
and LAWN VACUUM by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the
steps outlined in this chapter.
Before Starting the Engine
NOTE: For Electric Start models, the Ignition Switch Keys are temporarily located
on the Switch Housing by means of a plastic Tie. Cut the Tie to remove the Keys for
use.
1. Connect the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor (see page
14), remove the Safety Hitch Pin from the Jack, raise the Jack up and out of
the way and replace the Safety Hitch Pin.
2. Check the Engine oil level every time you use the machine (refer to your
Engine Operator’s Manual).
3. Check the Fuel level and make sure the Gas Shut-Off Valve is in the OPEN
position (refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual).
Starting and Stopping the Engine
1. When starting a cold Engine; push the Choke Control lever to the right
(CHOKE) for B&S (left for Subaru) and the Throttle Control lever to the far
right for B&S and left for Subaru (Figure 28). If re-starting a warm Engine,
leave the Choke in the (OPEN) position.
2. Manual Start - Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance, then pull the cord with a smooth
accelerating motion to start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.
Electric Start - Turn the Key to START until the Engine starts and then release. The Key will snap back when released and the
Engine will continue to run.
3. After the Engine starts, slowly push the Choke Control lever back to the (RUN) position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly
before each Choke adjustment. For best Engine performance, you should operate the Engine with the Throttle in the Fast
(Rabbit) position.
4. - To stop the Manual Start Engine, move the Throttle to the Slow (Turtle) position allowing the Engine to idle, and then move
the lever to STOP (Stop Sign) position.
- To stop the Electric Start Engine, move the Throttle to the Slow (Turtle) position, and then turn OFF the Key.
Figure 27
Inlet
Adapter
Safety
Switch

Always refer to the Engine “Operator’s Manual” that came with your
machine for more detailed Engine operation procedures.

The engine will not start without the Inlet Adapter in place to depress the
Safety Switch (Figure 27).
Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of
potentially hazardous obstacles such as stones, metal, or glass. Pile sticks
that you intend to chip separately and away from the vacuum site. Also, make
sure there won't be people or animals in the area around the DR Leaf and
Lawn Vacuum.
Throttle
Choke
Key Switch
(Pro)
Starter Cord
Briggs (Premier and Pro)
Subaru (Pro-XL)
Throttle
Choke
Key
Switch
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 28