DR Power Tow-Behind 13.74 Pro-XL (August 2010 - August 2014) - Manual (Page 22)

22 DR ® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Tip: Give the Dump Handle a little shake after emptying the Collector to loosen
up the remaining material. You can drive forward with the Collector in the
dump position to allow more area for the Debris to dump (this should also jar
more debris from the Collector)(Figure 37). Clean or wipe away the remaining
material and you are ready to reinstall the Rear Panel.
2. After dumping the load, lower the Collector until the Dump Lever locks into
place onto the Latch (Figure 36), and replace the Back Panel (Figure 35).
3. Re-connect the Collector Hose to the Outlet Duct (Figure 34). Tighten the
Thumbscrew Clamp and slide the Lanyard back into position onto the Cuff of
the Outlet Hose.
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips
1. Gather and pile sticks for chipping.
2. Chip the sticks and branches.
3. Dump the load at the desired location.
4. Mow and vacuum leaves.
Tips:
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Be careful in corners. Practice in first gear to understand the effects of the machine on your ability to turn sharply.
Drive your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM into the corner of your property and back out straight to mow as close to the
corner as possible. Do not go through ditches.
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The Lawn Deck of your mower may tend to scatter some leaves in front and to the right of the Lawn Deck. Keeping the
discharge side toward the remaining leaves will simplify cleanup by avoiding blowing leaves back onto the areas that
you already finished. When you need to vacuum with the discharge side toward the completed area of the lawn, overlap
the discharge side of the Lawn Deck at least a foot over the already completed section of the lawn.
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To prevent clogging the Lawn Deck Adapter, mow grass that is dry and not more 2" at a time. To keep your grass
healthy, we recommend cutting less than 1/3 the grass height.
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Run your Lawn Deck with your Tractor at full throttle all the time to maximize the lift from your Lawn Deck and assist
your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM system.
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Avoid dragging the Hose over curbs, stonewalls, or piles of cut branches. The Hose is tough, but can puncture on
sharp objects. This could also crack the Mower Deck Adapter.
Pick up stones, metal objects, glass, and sticks before vacuuming.
Figure 37
Dump
Handle