DR PILOT XT, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Changing The Engine Oil
Tools and Supplies Needed:
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Engine Oil (see your Engine Manual for Oil specifications)
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Oil Extractor*
•
Small Funnel
•
Rags
*The Engine does not have a Drain Plug. An Oil Extractor can be used to
remove Oil. Visit our website to purchase an Oil Extractor.
Note: Remove the Oil when the Engine is warm. Warm Oil siphons quicker
and more completely.
1. Remove the Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick. (Figure 36).
2. Use an Oil Extractor to remove the Oil from the Engine.
3. Initially add 14 oz. of Oil (type recommended by the Engine
Manufacturer) into the Oil Fill and wait one minute for the Oil to settle.
4. Check the Dipstick and continue adding a few ounces of Oil at a time, rechecking the Dipstick until the Oil reaches the fill
mark. Be careful not to overfill.
Bag Maintenance
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Store bags in a dry area.
Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable (Model XTSP)
Note: When properly adjusted, tension on the Traction Drive Lever should increase when the Lever is about parallel to (almost
touching) the Handlebar Grip.
1. Locate the Traction Drive Cable along the Right Side of the Handlebar
(Figure 37 ). There is an In-Line Adjuster to change the length of the
Cable.
2. Rotate the center portion of the In-Line Adjuster clockwise while holding
the ends stationary to expand the In-Line Adjuster and remove slack
from the Cable.
Oil
Fill/Dipstick
Figure 36
In-Line Adjuster
Figure 37
Traction
Drive Cable
Rotate Center
Section
Clockwise to
Tighten
Inspect each bag before use. Don ’ t use a bag with a tear or wet spot. Using a wet or torn bag could lead to bag failure during
operation.