Country Home Products DR LEAF LAWN Operations Instructions

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS VACUUM. DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF & LAWN VACUUM SAFETY & OPERATING

6 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Slope Operation SLOPES ARE A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO TIP OVER ACCIDENTS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE IN

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines GASOLINE IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FLA

8 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINOR OR MODERA

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 Figure 1a CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM This chapter outlines a few simple steps you wi

10 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and FeaturesFigure 1b Trailer and Engine Support Legs Chipper Hopper

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 Unpacking and Assembling the Machine The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM shipped from the factory with the wheels d

12 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Attaching Hardware Description

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 Opening the Shipping Container, Installing the Wheels and Caster Wheel Jack* (Subaru model*) • STABILIZ

14 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM 9. Slide a Flat Wheel Washer over the Axle and up against the Axle Bracket (Figure 3). 10. Lift the

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Tire Pressure Check There should be 40 psi in each tire. Tilt Bed Installation The following procedure incl

ii DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM! We have done our utmost to ensure

16 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Collector Box Installation The following procedure includes all of the steps necessary for the install

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 Figure 12 5. Attach the Front Enclosure Panel on the protruding Support Pins and fasten the Sides, Top, an

18 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Blower Exit Elbow Assembly Installation The following procedure includes the steps necessary for insta

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 Figure 16A Optional Hitch Plate Configurations Figure 16B Adjusting the Hitch Assembly Your machine is equip

20 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM 1. Position your Lawn Tractor on level ground at a slight angle to the Trailer Tongue on the DR LEAF

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 Lawn Deck Adapter Installation The following procedure includes the steps necessary for connecting the DR L

22 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM 4. We have supplied both a 7" to 6" and 8" to 6" Hose Adapter. Determine which b

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 Connecting the Blower Inlet Vacuum Hose to the Hose Adapter The following procedure includes the steps nece

24 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Figure 24 3. To ensure that the Hose has the proper length, turn the Tractor all the way to the left,

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Models Only) We ship all Electric-Starting systems with the

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1...

26 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline • YOU MUST ADD OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS MACHINE SH

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stop

28 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM THE ENGINE WILL NOT START WITHOUT THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES DEPRESSED. SEE PAGE 18 FIGURE 14 AN

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 29 Towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM • RAISE THE SUPPORT LEGS OR CASTER WHEEL PRIOR TO TOWING THIS EQUIP

30 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Slopes and Uneven Terrain • NEVER OPERATE YOUR MACHINE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 DEGREES. WHEN OP

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 31 Operating the Chipper In addition to towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM with your Lawn Tractor, and using

32 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THE MACHINE. LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN SOUNDS WHEN OVERLOADED.

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 33 Use as a Trailer You can use the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM as a trailer (500 lbs. MAX) to haul firewood, sto

34 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM 1. Disconnect the Collector Box Hose from the Blower Exit Elbow by releasing the two (2) Flexible Lat

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 35 LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips Tip: For the most efficient use of the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM, use this sequenc

iv DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only)...

36 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best p

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 37 Lubrication Your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM was lubricated at the Factory. The operator needs to provide Eng

38 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 39 Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models Only) Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow thes

40 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Figure 43 COLLECTOR BOX HOSE: Tools Needed: • Diagonal or wire cutter • Screwdriver or Nut Driver

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 41 Figure 44 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, ALLOW FIVE (5) MINUTES FOR PARTS TO CO

42 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Removing and Replacing the Blower Exit Elbow BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENGIN

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 43 Figure 46 Removing and Replacing the Chipper Blade • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENG

44 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Removing and Adjusting the Drive Belt (Subaru Engine model) BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHU

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 45 Removing the Blower/Chipper Engine Unit • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, ALLOW

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM This manual will help you set up and safely operate you

46 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Disposing of the Battery Responsibly (Electric-Start Models) The Battery is a sealed lead-acid Batte

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 47 End of Season and Storage BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, ALLOW FIVE (5) MINUTES

48 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table for comm

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 49 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, ALLOW FIVE (5) MINUTES FOR PARTS TO COOL AND DISC

50 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, ALLOW FIVE (5) MINUTES FOR PARTS TO COOL AN

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52 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - Trailer Assembly NOTE: Part numbe

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 53 Schematic Diagram - Trailer Assembly 060412

54 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Parts List - Blower/Chipper Assembly, B&S Engine NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 55 Schematic Diagram - Blower/Chipper Assembly, B&S Engine 061206

2 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR LEAF AND L

56 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Parts List - Blower/Chipper Assembly, Subaru Engine NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through C

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 57 Schematic Diagram - Blower/Chipper Assembly, Subaru Engine070805

58 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Parts List - Centrifugal Separator, Hose and Blower Exit Elbow Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 59 Schematic Diagram - Centrifugal Separator, Hose and Blower Exit Elbow Assembly 060411

60 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Parts List and Schematic Diagram - Tilt Bed Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 61 Parts List and Schematic Diagram - Side Panel Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Cou

62 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Parts List and Schematic Diagram - Rear Panel Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available throug

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 63 Parts List and Schematic Diagram - Front Box Cover Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available throug

64 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Electrical Schematic 061206

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 65 Notes:

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 Make sure you add oil before starting the engine; the unit shipped

66 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Notes:

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4 DR® COMMERCIAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATIN

CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE COLLECTOR BOX WHEN YOUR DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ENGINE OR YOUR LAWN DECK EN