DR Power Tow-Behind 9.00 Commercial (May 2006 - July 2010) - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM................................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 2
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 2
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 4
Operating the Vacuum Safely.......................................................................................... 4
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 6
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 7
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 8
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 8
CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 9
SETTING UP YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM................................................... 9
DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features ............................................... 10
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine..................................................................... 11
Attaching Hardware Description................................................................................... 12
Opening the Shipping Container, Installing the Wheels and Caster Wheel Jack*
(Subaru model*)............................................................................................................ 13
Tire Pressure Check ....................................................................................................... 15
Tilt Bed Installation........................................................................................................ 15
Collector Box Installation .............................................................................................. 16
Blower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation ...................................................................... 18
Connecting the Collector Box Inlet Hose to the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly............ 18
Adjusting the Hitch Assembly....................................................................................... 19
Hitch Plate Kit Installation (Optional).......................................................................... 19
Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor........................ 20
Lawn Deck Adapter Installation .................................................................................... 21
Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose Adapter............................... 23
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) ..................................... 25
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline............................................................................. 26
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 27
OPERATING YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ................................................. 27
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 27
Starting and Stopping.................................................................................................... 27
Operating Safety ............................................................................................................ 28
Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.................................................................. 29
Towing Safety................................................................................................................. 29
Slopes and Uneven Terrain ........................................................................................... 30
Operating the Chipper................................................................................................... 31
Use as a Trailer .............................................................................................................. 33
Dumping ........................................................................................................................ 34
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips ................................................................................... 35
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 36
MAINTAINING THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM................................................ 36
Regular Maintenance Checklist..................................................................................... 36
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 37
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil ...................................................................... 38