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DR COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions Please read instructions before operating machine.
ii DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACU UM Safety & Operating Instructions And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ................................. 1 Conventions used in this manual ..................................
iv DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Chapter 7: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams................................................ 46 Parts List — Tr ailer As sembly .........................................
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 1 Chapter 1: Intr oducing the DR LEAF and LA WN V A CUUM This manual will help you set up an d sa fely operate your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. Careful adherence to th e safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use.
2 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safet y & Operating Instructions Chapter 2: Safety Considerations Taking the time to read and observe all safety instruc tions will ensure many years of productive use from your DR LEAF and LA WN VACUUM and help you avoid inju ry.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 3 Make sure you add oil before starting the engine; the unit is shipped without oil. Fill the oil reservoir slowly to make sure you don’t overfill it. #12781 Do not touch and keep combustible substances away from the engine when i t i s hot.
4 DR COMMERICAL LEAF an d LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions Prot ecting Y our self Always wear eye protection while operating either your tractor lawn deck, vacuum system, chipper or performing an adjustment on your D R LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to protect your eyes from possible foreign ob jects thrown from the machine.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 5 When using the DR LEAF and LA WN VACUUM as a trailer, be sure to secure the load.
6 DR COMMERICAL LEAF an d LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions Slope Oper a tion Slopes are a majo r factor re lated to tip over accide nts, which can resu lt in severe injury. All slopes require caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not vacuum it.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 7 Saf ety with Gasoli ne-P o wered Mac hines Do not run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation. Store all fuel in contai ners specifically design ed for this purpose.
8 DR COMMERICAL LEAF an d LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions Chapter 3: Setting Up Y our DR LEAF and LA WN V A CUUM This chapter outlines a few simp le steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 9 Unpac king and Assemb ling the Mac hine The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM is shipped from the factory with the wheels dismounted from the axles.
10 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Attac hing Har d ware Description.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 11 Figure 2 Opening the Shipping Co ntainer and Installing the W heels 1. Stand to one side and cut the banding. 2. Remove the top of the carton ( Figure 2 ). 3. Open the ends of the stapled cardboard carton and fold the sides down ( Figure 2 ).
12 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Figure 4 Tir e Pressur e Check There should be 40 psi in each tire. A xle Brackets Axle Figure 3 Valve Stem Flat Washer Bend Figure 5 Cotter Pin Safety Hitch Pin Figure 6 9.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 13 Tilt Bed Installa tion The following procedure includes all of the steps necessary for the installation of the Tilt Bed on the DR LEAF and LAWN VAC UUM. Note: The plast ic Tilt Bed is mou n ted loosely on the frame to allow for expansion of the plastic.
14 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Collector Bo x Installa tion The following procedure in cludes all of the steps necessary for the in stallati on of the Collector Box on the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. 1. Place the projecting edges of the two Side Panels in the slots on the trailer as shown.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 15 Figure 1 2 5. Attach the front enclosure panel on th e protruding support pins and fasten the sides, top and bottom using the six (6) flexible latches ( Figure 12 ). The mounting holes are located on top of the panels.
16 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Blo wer Exit Elbo w Assembl y Installa tion The following procedure includes the steps nece ssa ry for installing the Blower E xit Elbow Assembly on the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 17 Univ er sal Hitch Pla te Installa tion The following procedure includes the steps necessa ry for installing the Un iversal Hitch Plate to your lawn tractor.
18 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN V A CUUM to y our Lawn T r actor The following procedur e includes the steps necessary fo r connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to yo ur lawn tractor.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 19 Lawn Dec k Adapter Installation The following procedur e includes the steps necessary fo r connecting the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Blower Inlet Ho se to your lawn tractor. Tools Needed: 1/2 " Wrench or Socket Drill with 3/8 " Bit Saw 1.
20 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 4. We have supplied both a 7" to 6" and 8" to 6" Hose Adapter. Determine which best fits your lawn deck adapter. 5. Slip the Hose Adapter over the cut end of your Lawn Deck Adapter, until they make contact.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 21 Connecting the Blo wer In let V acuum Hose to the Hose Adapter The following procedur e includes the steps necessary fo r connectin g the Blow er Inl et Vacuum Hose of the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to the Hose Adapter.
22 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 3. To assure that the hose has the proper length, turn the tractor all the way to the left, while watching the hose. The hose should not become too taut so a s t o m o v e o r d a m a g e y o u r lawn deck adapter.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 23 Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline Capacities Briggs & Stratton 7.0 HP Intek En gine SAE 30 - 20 oz.
24 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Chapter 4: Oper ating Y our DR LEAF and LA WN V ACUUM This chapter covers the pro cedures for starting and stoppi ng your new DR LE AF and LAWN VACUUM and also discu sses basic operation features.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 25 Oper a ting Safety The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM has a blower motor capable of 1650 CFM suction capacity and a chipper featur e that will chip wood up to 2 inches in diameter.
26 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safet y & Operating Instructions T o wing the DR LEAF and LAWN V A CUUM 1. Make sure the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM trailer tongue is firmly attached to your lawn tractor Hitc h Plate using the Clevis Pin and Hi tch Clip ( Figure 28 ).
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 27 Slopes & Une v en T er r ain Do not use the DR LEA F and LAWN VACUUM on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so could result in serious injury or damage to your machine ( Figure 30 ).
28 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safet y & Operating Instructions Oper a ting the Chipper In addition to towing the DR LEAF and LA WN VACUUM with your lawn tractor, and using it as a vacuum; the sy stem also allows you to c hip sticks and limbs up to 2" in diameter.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 29 Tips : It is best to tr im off any side twigs from the main bra nch being chipped ( Figure 32 ). Green branches process quicker and easier than dry branches and so ft wood is easier than hardwood.
30 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Figure 25 Dumping 1. Disconnect the Coll ector Box Hose from the Blower Exit Elbow by re leasing the two flexible latches ( Figure 3 4 ) and separate the hoses.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 31 Tip: Give the Dump Handle a littl e shake after emptying the Collector Box to loosen up the remaining material. Then drive forward about a foot with the Collector Box in the dump position.
32 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions LEAF and LAWN V A CUUM Tips Tip: For the most efficient use of the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, use this sequence of steps: 1. Gather and pile st icks to be chipped. 2. Chip the smaller st icks and branches.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 33 Chapter 5: Maintaining the DR LEAF and LA WN V ACUUM Regular maintenance is th e way to ensure the best performa nce and long life of your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. Please re fer to this manual and the engine owner manual for maintenance procedures .
34 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Lubrica tion Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM was lubr icated at the Factory. The operator needs to provide e ngine lubrication and lubricate the wheels periodica lly. Supplies Needed: Grease gun with #2 Lithium Grease 1.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 35 R emo ving and Replacing the Engine Oil Tools & Supplies Rec ommended: Pliers SAE 30 HD, 20 oz. (0.60L) Note: Drain the oil when the engi ne is warm. Warm oil drai ns quickly an d completely.
36 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions Figu r e 4 2 R emo ving and Replacing the Blo w er Hoses Collector Box Hose: Tools Needed: Diagonal or wire cutter Screwdriver or nut driver 1.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 37 Figure 43 Blower Inlet Hose: Tools Needed: Diagonal or wire cutter Screw driver or nut driver Inlet Hose Adapter .
38 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving and Replacing the Blo w er Exit Elbo w Tool Needed: Diagonal or wire cutter WARNING! Before performing any main tenance procedure, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 39 Figure 4 6 R emo ving and Replacing the Chipper Blade Tools Needed: (2) 1/2" wrench or socket 9/16" wrench or socket 3/16" Allen wrench 1. Disconnect the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly from the Collector Box Hose ( Fi gure 44 ).
40 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions R emo ving the B lo wer/Chipper Engine Unit 1. Disconnect the Blower Exit Elbow Assembly from the Collector Box Hose ( Figure 44 ). 2. Lower the three (3) frame support legs by removing the Safety Hitch Pins ( Figure 18 on page 18).
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 41 End of Season & Stor a ge Note : Please refer to the engine owner manual for engine-specific procedures. Change the oil. If your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer.
42 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Chapter 6: T roubleshooting Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshoot ing table for common problems and their solutions. If you conti nue to exp erience prob lems, call Countr y Home Products, Inc.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 43 Symptom Possible Cause The engine lacks power or is not running smoothly. (Please refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine- specific procedures.) ⇒ Check the throttle travel.
44 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Symptom Possible Cause Lawn deck is not vacuuming well. ⇒ Be sure the lawn deck blades are engaged and running at full throttle. ⇒ Be sure the deck is set at the proper mowing height.
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46 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Chapter 7: Par ts Lists and Schema tic Diag r ams P ar ts List — T r ailer Assembl y Note: Part numbers lis ted are avail able through Coun try Home Products.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 47 Sc hematic Diag r am — T railer Assembl y.
48 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions Par ts List — Blow er/Chipper Assembl y Note: Part numbers lis ted are avail able through Coun try Home Products.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 49 Sc hematic Diag r am — Blow er/Chipper Assembl y.
50 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions P ar ts List — Centrifugal Separ a tor , Hose & Blo wer Exit Elbo w Assembl y Note: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 51 Sc hematic Diag r am — Centri fugal Separ ator , Hose & Blo wer Exit Elbo w Assembl y.
52 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions P ar ts List — Tilt Bed Assembl y Note: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 53 Sc hematic Diag r am — Tilt Bed Assembl y.
54 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions P ar ts List — Side and R ear Panel Assembly Note: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 55 Sc hematic Diag r am — Side and R ear P anel Assembl y.
56 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions P ar ts List — F ront Bo x C o v er Assembly Note: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products.
DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instru ctions 57 Notes.
58 DR COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safet y & Operating Instructions Notes.
COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2003 CHP, Inc. 178901 War r anty DR ® POWER EQUIPMENT DR ® COMMERICAL .
COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2005 CHP, Inc. 186981 Daily Checklist for the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM To help maintain your DR LEAF an d LAWN VACUUM for optim um performance, we recommend you follo w this checklist each time you use your machine.
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