DR PRO MAX450, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR ®
LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
Connecting the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter
Tools Needed:
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Wire Cutters
•
Knife
•
Flat Head Screwdriver or 7mm Wrench
1. Slide the Hose Cuff over the Deck Adapter ( Figure 56 ).
Tip: Position the Thumb Screw Clamp toward the Mower so it will not make
contact with objects when mowing.
2. Tighten the Thumb (screw ) Clamp tightly to secure the Hose to the Hose
Cuff.
3. Turn the Tractor as far as it will go to the left ensuring that the Tractor is not
touching any portion of the Leaf Vacuum (
Figure 57 ).
•
If the Hose does not appear overly stretched and is not touching the ground,
continue to "Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline" on the next page.
•
If the Hose is overly stretched, you may need a hose extension. Contact us at
www.DRpower.com for a Extra Hose Kit.
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If the hose is sagging to the ground, shorten it as follows.
Shorten the Hose :
Make sure you do not shorten the Hose too much while following these
procedures. Follow the steps closely to ensure parts are not damaged.
Note: The Tractor must be turned fully to the left ( Figure 57 ).
a. Remove the Hose Cuff from the Deck Adapter, position it next to the
Deck Adapter flange and pull carefully until the Hose is no longer
touching the ground
( Figure 58 ) .
b. Make a mark where the Hose aligns with the end of the flange.
c. Loosen the Bridge Hose Clamp that secures the Hose to the Hose Cuff
with Flat Screwdriver or a 7mm Wrench and pull the Cuff from the Hose.
d. Trace the area to cut around the Hose first to ensure your path meets at
the opposite side (
Figure 59 ).
e. Cut the black Rib with Wire Cutters and then cut the clear Hose with the
Utility Knife.
f. Reinstall the Cuff onto the Hose and tighten the Hose Clamp. Install
the Cuff to the Deck Adapter (
Figure 56 ).
Inlet Hose
Figure 57
Support and
Strap
Mower Turned
Fully to the Left
Hose Cuff
Figure 58
Bridge Clamp
Deck Adapter
Flange
Cut Hose
Here
Figure 56
Deck
Adapter
Thumb Screw
Clamp
Inlet
Hose
Hose Cuff
Wire Cutter
Cut Point
(black Rib)
Knife Cut Line
(clear plastic)
Wire Cutters
Figure 59