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WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM

Parts List - Engine w/Impeller and Housing – Manual-Start Model

NOTE:

Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc.

Ref# Part#

Description

21405

Engine, Briggs & Stratton 6.0 HP Quantum

21851

Impeller Assembly, Self-Propelled models

21852

Impeller Assembly, Push model

21881

Plate, Top, Self-Propelled models

21880

Plate, Top, Push model

53 21850 Housing,

Plastic

21933

Washer, Lock, 3/8", Twisted Tooth

21858

Label, Hot Engine

21913

Key, Square, 2.125" x .187"

57 21835 Control,

Throttle

21872

Nut, Lock, Nylon Insert, 1/4"-20, UNC

21924

Washer, 1/4", SAE, ZP

21929

Washer, Fender, 1/4" ZP

21803

Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 3/4", HWH

21901

Screw, Cap, 3/8"-24 x 2-3/4" w/Patch Lock

21899

Screw, Cap, 3/8"-16 x 2-1/2", Taptite

21804

Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 5/8", HWH

21898

Screw, Cap, 1/4"-20 x 4", HCS, ZP

21923

Washer, 1/4", FC, ZP

21821

Washer, 1/4" Lock, Split

Summary of Contents for Electric-Start - Self-Propelled

Page 1: ...RSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS VACUUM DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models Manual Start Push Manual Start Self Propelled Electric Start S...

Page 2: ...9637 and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper In addition please tell your friends about your new D...

Page 3: ...ry 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 Starti...

Page 4: ...e Rear Axle Assembly 48 Schematic Diagram Drive Rear Axle Assembly 49 Parts List Engine w Impeller and Housing Manual Start Model 50 Schematic Diagram Engine w Impeller and Housing Manual Start Model...

Page 5: ...u Conventions used in this manual THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESU...

Page 6: ...nk Range 0 9 0 9 0 9 Nozzle size Intake opening 26 Outside with door 28 Intake opening 26 Outside with door 28 Intake opening 26 Outside with door 28 Nozzle Material LLDPE Low Linear Density Polyethel...

Page 7: ...hat appear on the equipment Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM as you assemble and before you operate the machine Replace damaged or...

Page 8: ...21675 You can adjust the Nozzle Door for Turf a Hard Surface or the Optional Hose Kit 21859 Keep hands away from Drive Belt and Sprocket when the engine is running 21862 Do not allow people or pets n...

Page 9: ...LASS AND OTHER DEBRIS AND BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM TO VACUUM MATERIAL THAT MAY BE USED FOR COMPOST OR MULCH WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE OPERATING THE MACHINE USE EAR PROTECTORS OR EAR PLUGS RATED FOR AT LEAS...

Page 10: ...R THAN 20 DEGREES OR ANY EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES VACUUM ON WET OR SLIPPERY SLOPES REDUCED TRACTION COULD RESULT IN SLIPPING PARK THE VACUUM ON A STEEP GRADE OR SLOPE Safety for Children TRAGIC ACCIDE...

Page 11: ...O COOL COMPLETELY AND EMPTY THE DEBRIS BAG BEFORE STORING THE DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM IN ANY ENCLOSURE REMEMBER DECOMPOSING MATERIAL GENERATED HEAT AND START A FIRE NEVER STORE THE MACHINE WIT...

Page 12: ...XIC OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IF THE MACHINE SHOULD START MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE 5 MINUTES TO COOL VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF TROUBLE DISCONNECT THE S...

Page 13: ...s equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of other state and or federal regulations Contact your local fire marshal or forest servi...

Page 14: ...10 DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM...

Page 15: ...r new machine before you use it It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your new machine by reviewing the picture in the next section before beginning the steps out...

Page 16: ...ver Nozzle Door Debris Bag Assembly Drive Clutch Lever Self Propelled Models Throttle Gear Shift Lever Self Propelled Models Briggs Stratton 6 0 HP Quantum Engine Manual Recoil Start Handle Gas Fill E...

Page 17: ...on and open the top Be careful of the staples they are sharp 2 Remove the wrapped Nozzle Door Rod from the top of the packing and set it aside Figure 2 on the next page 3 Remove the top packing to exp...

Page 18: ...0 x 1 1 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Nuts 2 Nut Lock 5 16 18 2 Nut Lock 3 8 16 2 Nut Acorn 1 4 20 Washers 5 Washer Flat 1 4 8 Washer Flat 5 16 2 Washer Fender 1 4 Miscellaneous 2 Ball Joint Rod End 3 8 2 Cable...

Page 19: ...y on the Lower Housing Figure 4b and then place the Left Upper Handle Brace Figure 4a against the outside of the Left Lower Handle Brace and line up the mounting holes 2 Install a 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Bolt...

Page 20: ...hrough the Lower Housing and Top Shield 8 Install a 1 4 Flat Washer and a 1 4 Acorn Nut finger tight in two 2 places Figure 5 9 Using 7 16 Wrenches or Sockets tighten all of the Top Shield hardware 10...

Page 21: ...f the Nozzle Door Rod Figure 7 7 Insert the Bolt from step 6 through the mounting hole in the Nozzle Door Figure 7 and install a 3 8 Flat Washer followed by a 3 8 16 Lock Nut Do not tighten at this ti...

Page 22: ...ebris Bag all the way forward in the Top Shield Assembly channels Figure 8a 3 Lift the Debris Bag making sure that the pins on the Frame Figure 8b go behind the Latch Plates and then lift and hook the...

Page 23: ...revents the battery from discharging during shipment Before using your DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM you must connect the battery wire 1 Connect the negative wire to the negative terminal on the bat...

Page 24: ...al for detailed oil information 1 Place the machine on a level surface and initially add 16 oz 1 2 quart of SAE 30 oil recommended by the Engine Manufacturer and wait one minute for the oil to settle...

Page 25: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 21 Figure 10 Gas Fill Oil Fill Primer Bulb Recoil Starter Handle Spark Plug Air Filter Muffler...

Page 26: ...22 DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM...

Page 27: ...ONAL INJURY NEVER PUT HANDS FACE FEET OR CLOTHING INTO THE NOZZLE OR NEAR THE DRIVE BELT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION STOP THE ENGINE WAIT FIVE 5 M...

Page 28: ...c Start models 1 Push the Throttle Control Lever Figure 11 on page 23 all the way forward to the fast Rabbit position 2 If your model has an Engine Primer push the Primer Bulb IN see Figure 10 on page...

Page 29: ...he engine starts then release The Switch Toggle Lever will snap back to the center position and the engine will continue to run 4 Move the Throttle back to the desired operating speed however we recom...

Page 30: ...HEARING NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INSIDE THE VACUUM NOZZLE TO CLEAR DEBRIS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE CLEARING THE VACUUM NOZZLE DO NOT RE...

Page 31: ...Nozzle Door adjusts for the maximum performance under various applications Nozzle Door fully opened This is ideal for turf application Nozzle Door opened half way This is ideal for hard surface applic...

Page 32: ...Disposable Debris Bag Liners P N 21794 are available in a package of 12 through Country Home Products Inc See page 30 and 31 DO NOT OPERATE THE VACUUM IF EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OCCURS IF EXCESSIVE VIBRA...

Page 33: ...AND DOWN FOR BETTER CONTROL Clearing a Clogged Nozzle MOVE THE MACHINE TO LEVEL AREA BEFORE CLEANING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION STOP THE ENGINE WAIT FIVE 5 MINUTES TO AL...

Page 34: ...EBRIS WE RECOMMEND CHANGING BOTH THE INNER LINER AND THE OUTER BAG AFTER VACUUMING GLASS AND OTHER DEBRIS AND BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM TO VACUUM MATERIAL THAT MAY BE USED FOR COMPOST OR MULCH ALSO EMPT...

Page 35: ...is Bag frame with the Liner in place in the channels and slide the frame all the way forward and re connect the two 2 Flexible Latches making sure that the Bag Presence Interlock Switch is properly en...

Page 36: ...NEVER LIFT THE MACHINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING We recommend using two 2 people to lift the DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM Lift the machine holding the Handle and the front of the Nozzle Make sur...

Page 37: ...PLUG Regular Maintenance Checklist NOTE Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty conditions Proce...

Page 38: ...ricate the Throttle Control Cable Drive Clutch Cable and the Gear Shift Cable Figure 18 with FLUID FILM or comparable lubricant Spray the lubricant into the cable housing while working the cable back...

Page 39: ...Tools Supplies Recommended Vacuum Pump Oil Drainer SAE 30 HD 20 oz 0 60L NOTE Remove the oil when the engine is warm Warm oil flows quickly and completely 1 Remove the Oil Fill Cap and vacuum the oil...

Page 40: ...intain proper battery charge If the battery loses its charge you will need to use a trickle charger like the DR Battery Charger to recharge it The charger should have an output of 12 volts at no more...

Page 41: ...Belt tension 4 Using a 7 16 Socket with 6 Extension remove the six 6 1 4 Bolts Lock Washers and Flat Washers Figure 22 attaching the Engine Mounting Plate to the Impeller Housing 5 Remove the Engine I...

Page 42: ...Apply a thin coat of Anti Seize Compound to the Engine Crankshaft and reinstall the Impeller by aligning the Key in the Crankshaft with the Keyway in the Impeller Figure 22 NOTE Use a new Impeller Ca...

Page 43: ...ing should measure 1 1 8 when engaged Tip Either tie the Drive Clutch Lever to the Handlebar or have someone hold it for you during the measurement 4 Using two 2 1 2 Wrenches loosen the Lock Nut and t...

Page 44: ...ged or drain the gas and oil and carefully set the engine on its side Have a new Belt within reach to hasten the Belt change 6 Remove the Engine Impeller and Mounting Plate as an assembly from the Imp...

Page 45: ...Axle Bearing Mount Bolts and then slide the Bearing forward to the end of its travel Figure 24 4 Rotate the Left Rear Wheel to bring the Drive Chain Master Link into view on the Axle Sprocket Figure 2...

Page 46: ...rage WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WAIT FIVE 5 MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG EMPTY THE DEBR...

Page 47: ...er Wipe off the Spark Plug and reinstall it The recoil may be broken or jammed Call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance The engine will not start manually Please refer to the Engine Owner s Manual...

Page 48: ...eed to be periodically charged See the Battery Care section on page 36 If your battery is charged and your DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM still will not start call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assista...

Page 49: ...are loose Tighten the Engine Mounting Bolts See Figure 22 on page 37 If your vacuum still exhibits abnormal vibrations call 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 for assistance No Self Propelling action The Transm...

Page 50: ...x 1 long 14 21930 Washer 1 2 SAE 15 21864 Nozzle Vacuum 27 Plastic 16 21829 Cap 5 Vacuum Hose 17 21824 Handle Lower Vacuum 18 21936 Wheel 14 Assy w Bearing Tire 19 21805 Axle Front 20 21817 Bracket He...

Page 51: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 47 Schematic Diagram Nozzle and Front Axle Assembly 060620...

Page 52: ...Nut Lock Nylon Insert 1 4 20 102 21905 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 HCS ZP 103 21875 Nut Lock Nylon Insert 5 16 18 104 21904 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 ZP 105 21926 Washer 3 8 SAE ZP 106 21804 Bolt 1 4 20...

Page 53: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 49 Schematic Diagram Drive Rear Axle Assembly Drive Assembly Self Propelled Models Rear Axle Assembly Push Model 060620...

Page 54: ...elf Propelled models 21880 Plate Top Push model 53 21850 Housing Plastic 54 21933 Washer Lock 3 8 Twisted Tooth 55 21858 Label Hot Engine 56 21913 Key Square 2 125 x 187 57 21835 Control Throttle 58 2...

Page 55: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 51 Schematic Diagram Engine w Impeller and Housing Manual Start Model 060619...

Page 56: ...her 1 4 SAE ZP 60 21929 Washer Fender 1 4 ZP 61 21803 Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 HWH 62 21901 Screw Cap 3 8 24 x 2 3 4 w Patch Lock 63 21899 Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Taptite 64 21804 Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 HWH 65 2...

Page 57: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 53 Schematic Diagram Engine w Impeller and Housing Electric Start Model 060619...

Page 58: ...152 21927 Washer Flat 5 16 ZP 153 21875 Nut Lock Nylon 5 16 18 UNC 154 21910 Spring Lever GZ 155 21837 Washer Fiber 156 21903 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 2 157 21848 Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 x 3 4 N HF Electric S...

Page 59: ...CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 DR OWNER 55 Schematic Diagram Top Shield and Bag Assembly All Models 060612...

Page 60: ...56 DR WALK BEHIND LEAF LAWN VACUUM NOTES...

Page 61: ...anty period warranty parts will ship by standard method at no charge to the warranty holder Expedited shipping of warranty parts is the responsibility of the warranty holder SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW L...

Page 62: ...ck with SAE 30 HD motor oil See page 20 GAS Fill the gas tank with fresh unleaded gasoline See page 20 ENGINE It is very important to keep the engine clean Remove dirt and other debris from the engine...

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