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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM ........................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
WLL Specification Sheet .................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 5
Slope Operation............................................................................................................... 6
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 6
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines........................................................................ 7
General Safety .................................................................................................................. 8
A Note to All Users .......................................................................................................... 9
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3........................................................................................................................... 11
SETTING UP YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM............................ 11
DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features........................ 12
Unpacking and Assembling the Machine..................................................................... 13
Opening the Shipping Carton ....................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Top Shield/Upper Handle Assembly ..................................................... 15
Attaching the Nozzle Door Rod .................................................................................... 17
Attaching the Debris Bag............................................................................................... 18
Connecting the Battery Wire (Electric-Starting Model)................................................ 19
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline............................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 23
OPERATING YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM............................ 23
Operator Controls.......................................................................................................... 23
Before Starting the Engine............................................................................................. 24
Manual-Starting ............................................................................................................. 24
Electric-Starting.............................................................................................................. 25
Stopping the Engine ...................................................................................................... 25
Operating Safety ............................................................................................................ 26
Vacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment............................................................................. 26
Vacuum Nozzle Door Operation .................................................................................. 27
Vacuuming Operation ................................................................................................... 28
Slopes and Uneven Terrain ........................................................................................... 29
Clearing a Clogged Nozzle ............................................................................................ 29
Emptying the Debris Bag............................................................................................... 30
Installing the Optional Disposable Debris Bag Liner (P/N 21794, package of 12) .... 31
Handling and Transporting........................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 33
MAINTAINING THE DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM .......................... 33
Regular Maintenance Checklist..................................................................................... 33
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 34
Removing and Replacing the Engine Oil ...................................................................... 35
Battery Care (For Electric-Starting Models).................................................................. 36
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 36
Removing and Replacing the Impeller.......................................................................... 37
Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment..................................................................................... 39
Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt ....................................................................... 40
Drive Chain Alignment/Tension ................................................................................... 41
End of Season and Storage ........................................................................................... 42
