DR PRO MAX450, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
Conventions used in this manual ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Serial Number and Order Number ................................................................................................................................... 5
Additional Information and Potential Changes ................................................................................................................ 5
California Proposition 65 .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Labels 6
Protecting Yourself and Those around You ..................................................................................................................... 7
Safety for Children and Pets .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines .......................................................................................................................... 7
Safety with Gasoline-Powered Machines (continued) ..................................................................................................... 7
Slope Operation ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
General Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Setting Up the DR PRO MAX450™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ................................................................................... 11
DR PRO MAX450™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Controls and Features ...................................................................... 11
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Assembly Parts Identification ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Installing the Wheels ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Collector Base ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Assembling and Installing the Power Unit ..................................................................................................................... 16
Assembling the Collector ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Installing the Inlet Hose .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Setting up your Lawn Mower .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Hitch Plate Kit Installation (optional) ............................................................................................................................. 25
Deck Adapter Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Connecting the DR PRO MAX450™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Mower ........................................................ 25
Connecting the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter ............................................................................................................ 26
Adding the Engine Oil and Gasoline .............................................................................................................................. 27
Adding Oil ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Adding Gasoline .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Tire Pressure Check ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 3: Operating the DR PRO MAX450 ™ LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM .................................................................................. 29
Before Starting the Engine .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................................................................................................................................... 29
Operating Safety .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Towing the DR PRO MAX450™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ........................................................................................ 30
Towing Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Slopes and Uneven Terrain ............................................................................................................................................. 31
LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Tips ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Dumping .......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Converting to Flatbed Trailer Mode ................................................................................................................................ 34
Using the Flatbed Trailer ................................................................................................................................................. 35
Collapsing the Collector for Compact Storage ............................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR PRO MAX450™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM ................................................................................ 37
Regular Maintenance Checklist ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS: .................................................................................................................................... 37
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL ........................................................................................................ 38
Replacing the Wheels ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
Impeller Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
Battery Care ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Replacing the Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Disposing of the Battery Responsibly (Electric-Start Models) ....................................................................................... 40
Recycling a Used Battery ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 41