DR SELF-PROPELLED Operations Instructions

DR® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Self Propelled Model SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial No. Order No. DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-O

10 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM 3. Take the Upper Handle Bar Assembly with the Bail on top and slide the flat ends of the Upper Handle inside the

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 11 9. Locate the two Carabiners, three Bag Hanger Hooks and four 5/16-18 Wiz Nuts included in the Bolt Bag. M

12 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM 17. Locate the two Bag Hanger Straps on the rear (zipper end) of the Bag. Attach the two Straps to the Hooks near

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 13 Chapter 3: Operating The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the f

14 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM  Shift to N (Neutral) before starting the engine and whenever the machine is stopped.  Shift to R (Reverse) to

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 15 Bag Maintenance  Keep the bag clean by occasionally washing it by hand with mild soap and water. A clean

16 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Operating Safety Using The Chipper  When using the chipper, you can feed branches (up to 2" thick) into the

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 17  Avoid overfilling the vacuum snout. This will cause clogging. Wet and soggy material will also cause cl

18 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance a

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 19 5. Remove the two Nuts from the Hopper Studs (Figure 26). 6. Hold the Bolt Head inside the Housing in plac

2 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Table of Conte

20 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Chapter 5: Vacuum Kit #284221 Tools Needed:  5/16" Wrench  7/16" Wrench  Short Flat Head Screwdriv

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 21 4. Place the Vacuum Adapter onto the front of the Housing (Figure 32) so the studs are located in the right

22 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common probl

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 23 Troubleshooting Table (Continued) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ; CORRECTIVE ACTION Loss of traction  Drive belt

24 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Chapter 7: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams And Warranty Parts List – MAIN ASSEMBLY NOTE: Part numbers listed are a

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 25 Schematic – MAIN ASSEMBLY

26 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Parts List – DRIVE TRAIN ASSEMBLY NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part#

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 27 Schematic – DRIVE TRAIN ASSEMBLY

28 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Parts List and Schematic – OPTIONAL VACUUM KIT #284221 NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Eq

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 29 Notes:

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 3 Read this safety & operating Instructions manual before you use the DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM. Become fami

30 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Notes:

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 31 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM is warr

75 MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 05491 ©2010 Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved 284241A Daily Checklist for the DR LEAF a

4 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. Use proper clothing a

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 5 Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited an

6 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Operating this vacuum safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe opera

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 7 Upper Handle Assembly Shift Rod Discharge Tube Collection Bag Vacuum Snout Wheel Drive Bail Chipper Tube Heig

8 DR® LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM Specifications Manual Start Electric Start Engine See Engine Owners Manual See Engine Owners Manual Impeller Dr

CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com 9 Hardware Bag Contents (Figure 4 and Table Below) ITEM# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 143401 Nut, Nylon Lock, 1/4-2