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DR LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW ACCESSORY
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And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions or problems you may have. We want to answer or correct them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your order number handy. For technical assistance, please call T
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCING THE DR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................... 1 Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1 CHAPTER 2........................................................................................................................
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-800-DR- OWNER (3
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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES • READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. ALSO, REVIEW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL FOR YOUR SYSTEM. • INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES (E.G., STONES, GLASS AND METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS CANS). • TURN OFF YOUR LAWN TRACTOR AND DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ENGINES BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY HOSES TO INSTALL OR REMOVE YOUR ACCESSORY.
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CHAPTER 3 DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up and use your new Optional Accessories that are available for your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Representatives at our toll free number: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). Connecting and Using the Optional Hand Vacuum Attachment (Kit No. 18789) In addition to towing the DR LEAF and LAWN
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1. The Handle Ring is shipped in a position suitable for packaging with the Ring Clamp Bolt only partially tightened. Rotate the Handle Ring upward but do not tighten at this time (Figure 1). 2. Locate the two (2) Bolts protruding from the Nozzle and align the two (2) holes at the end of the Handle Bar and add a Lock Nut on each Bolt (Figure 1). Tighten the Lock Nuts using the 1/2" wrench. 3. Thread the Support Tie through the Eyebolt and wrap it around the Hose. Pass the end through the Ra
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Tip: When vacuuming leaves off mulched areas, hold the nozzle just above the leaves and lower it slowly to determine the height that will pickup the leaves and not the mulch. Tip: When vacuuming leaves in an area with loose brush, twigs and branches; step on them to hold them down so as not to ingest them into the vacuum nozzle (Figure 5). They may clog or puncture a hole in the vacuum hose. Once you have cleared the area of leaves, pick up, and chip the twigs and sticks that you uncove
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Installing and Using the Optional Bagging Accessory The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM can utilize nine (9) Bagger Box Inserts in the Commercial model (6 for the Premier) that fit into the Collector Box for ease of bagging leaves and grass (Figure 6). For proper bagging operation, you MUST install all boxes in the Collector Box. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE BLOWER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. Commercial model: (Kit No. 18796) 1. Remove the Rear Panel of the Col
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Premier model: (Kit No. 18795) 1. Remove the Rear Panel of the Collector Box by releasing the six (6) Flexible Latches and lift it off the pins protruding on the top corners. Outer Panel 2. Install the supplied Bagger Spacers inside the Collector Box by first releasing the Flexible Latches holding down the Centrifugal Separator (top). Pre-formed Edge 3. Install a side Bagger Spacer on the left Side Panel of the Collector Box by inserting the formed edge of the Spacer in between the i
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Installing and Using the Optional Mulch-Discharge Attachment (Kit No. 18791) In addition to vacuuming and chipping with the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, the system also allows you to discharge material for mulch in a specific area. This attachment is used in conjunction with the hand vacuum attachment. The vacuum attachment hose is used to vacuum the material out of the Collector Box. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE BLOWER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. 1. Discon
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DO NOT STAND OR ALLOW PEOPLE OR PETS NEAR THE DISCHARGE OPENING. MATERIAL IS EXITING THE HOSE AT A HIGH RATE AND COULD CAUSE INJURY. Discharge Hose NO STANDING!! Figure 12 ® 9 DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessories
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Installing the Optional Universal Lawn Deck Adapter (Kit No. 21168) The design of the DR Universal Lawn Deck Adapter is adaptable to a variety of Mower Decks as found on the various makes of tractors and mowing machines. The intension of the information provided here is to show a typical method for obtaining measurements and determining shapes and contours for proper fitting of the unit to your machine. Your particular machine may require slightly different or additional operations to obta
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1. Before proceeding with the installation, familiarize yourself with the Parts, and the illustrations of the Universal Lawn Deck Adapter as shown in Figure 13. 2. Thoroughly clean the exposed area of your Mower Deck so that it may be easily marked. 3. Remove the Hinge Pin from your Mower Deck Mounting Bracket (Figure 14) and remove the Discharge Chute, Springs, and related parts from your Mower Deck. Do not remove the Mounting Bracket. (See Reference Line instruction below). Save these p
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Mower Deck Mounting Bracket Installing Your Deck Adapter Reference Line The following outlines the typical steps necessary for installing a Universal Lawn Deck Adapter to your Lawn Tractor. The procedure requires patience, around two (2) hours to complete, and skill working with a Jig Saw to match contours. 1. Establish a Reference Line. Straight Edge Figure 15 shows the typical location of a Reference Line on your Mower Deck. The location of this line is determined by findin
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2. Make the vertical (side) Template. a) Place the Straight Edge against the edge of the Mounting Bracket and clamp it in place (Figure 16 on page 12). b) Draw a line across the top of your Mower Deck. Using the Square, extend the line down the sides at each end (Figure 17 on page 12). Extending the Square from the Straight Edge to the contours can make more Reference Line points. NOTE: Before using the Template Wire, it is helpful to straighten it. Clamp one end of the Wire in a vise
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i) Place the Universal Deck Adapter on its side (Figure 21) on the Template Board. Trace the outline and cut the board to the outline. Make note of the Front and Bottom on the Template Board. j) Draw a line 1/2” from the bottom edge of the Template Board (Figure 22). This represents the Tracing the Contour bottom of the Discharge Chute or Baseline. Figure 21 k) Using HEIGHT A. from Step c) on page 12, draw a horizontal line across the Template at the A Height above the baseline. D
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3. Make the horizontal (bottom) Template. a) Using the vertical Reference Lines (Figure 17 on page 12), place the Template Board beneath the Discharge Chute with the leading edge aligned to the Reference Lines (Figure 26) and centered right to left. b) Clamp the Template Board in place and trace the outer edge of the Discharge Chute on to the Template Board (Figure 26). c) Cut the outline from the Template Board. Center the Template Board to match the Discharge Opening that you traced
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4. Cut the Universal Deck Adapter. a) Drill a Pilot Hole (Figure 29) near the Contour Line. Hole for inserting b) Insert the Blade of the Jig Saw and carefully cut Saw Blade along the contours until the piece is free from the Universal Deck Adapter (Figure 30). Clean the burrs from the cut line. c) The corners of the Universal Deck Adapter opening where the side and bottom contours meet may require minor adjustments for a final fit. Hold the Universal Deck Adapter in place on your
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Large Height Distance 1. Internal Mount a) Slot the Universal Deck Adapter (Figure 32) to receive the Hinge Plate Arms. You can do this by drilling 1/4” holes at the top and bottom of the slot locations and inserting the Saw Blade into the hole to remove the remaining material or cutting directly from the edge of the contour. b) Shims (Figure 32), made by tracing the outline and hole locations of the Bracket Plates or Mower Deck Hardware onto a piece of material that was cut out of the U
