DR PILOT XT, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Adjusting the Vacuum Snout Height
The height of the Vacuum Snout can be adjusted to allow you to vary the
suction to meet the surface conditions.
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For short turf with light leaf fall, the Snout should be lowered closer to
the surface.
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For long turf and heavy leaf fall, the Snout should be raised above the
debris.
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For moving the machine long distances, you will avoid damage to the
snout by raising the Snout to the highest setting.
1. To raise the Snout: Pull the Height Adjust Handle out of the slot and move it forward to the next desired slot ( Figure 26 ).
2. To lower the Snout: Pull the Height Adjust Handle out of the slot and move it rearward to the next desired slot.
Clearing the Machine of Debris Clogs
A clog in the machine can cause the vacuuming , shredding, and chipping
operations to decrease or even stop completely. If clogging occurs, check
(and clean if necessary) the following areas.Tools needed:
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1/2" Wrench
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Stick
1. Make sure the machine is off and the Impeller has stopped spinning.
2. Remove any material left in the Chipper Hopper with a stick (XTSP
Models).
3. Lift the Bag Cover Latch to open the Cover fully.
4. Check that the Collection Bag is not overfilled. Empty the Bag if Full.
5. Check the end of the Hose for debris buildup inside the Bag Top Cover. Remove any buildup and close the Cover. If you
found and removed debris from the Bag Top Cover, you can try turning the machine on to see if the clog is cleared, or if
the machine will be able to clear the remaining clog itself. If you find the machine is still clogged, turn the machine off and
make sure the Impeller has stopped spinning before continuing on to step 6.
6. Remove the four Bolts that secure the Outlet Tube to the Impeller using a 1/2" Wrench (Figure 27) . Remove the Outlet
Tube from the Impeller Housing.
7. Remove any clogged debris from the Hose and Impeller Housing.
8. Reinstall the Outlet Tube and fasten it to the Impeller housing with the four bolts.
9. Tilt the machine back and insert Blocks under the front Wheels to gain access to the Snout opening.
Snout Height
Adjust Lever
Figure 26
Raise
Lower
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the
Engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop and wait five
minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire,
keeping it away from the Spark Plug.
Outlet
Tube
Figure 27
Bolts
The machine may try to fall to the lowest Snout height setting when
the Height Adjust Handle is moved out of the slot.