DR Power Tow-Behind 8.00 Premier (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 30)

26 DR
®
PREMIER LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
CHAPTER 4
OPERATING YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, and
discusses basic operation features.
Before Starting the Engine
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 WILL NOT BE PEOPLE OR
ANIMALS IN THE AREA AROUND THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM.
1. Connect the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor (see page 20).
2. Check the engine oil level every time you use the machine (see Figure 18
on page 25).
3. Check the gasoline level (see Figure 18).
4. Turn the Gas Shut-Off Valve to the OPEN position (Figure 19).
Starting and Stopping
Throttle
1. When starting a cold engine; push the Choke
Control Lever to the right (CHOKE) and the
Throttle Control Lever to the far right (Figure 19).
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 to the left (RUN) position. Wait
until the engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment (Figure 19). For best engine
performance, you should operate the engine with
the Throttle in the Fast (Rabbit) position (Figure
19).
4. To stop the engine, move the Throttle to the Slow
(Turtle) position allowing the engine to idle, and
then move the Lever to STOP (Stop Sign) position
(Figure 19).
Gas Shut-Off
Choke
Throttle
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 19
Electric Start Models