DR Tow-Behind Vacuum Hose User Manual
DR
LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
®
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW ACCESSORY
Congratulations on your purchase of a new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory!
We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory will be one
of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any
questions or problems you may have. We want to answer or correct them as quickly as possible. When you
do call, please have your order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) 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 DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory!
Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is the best advertising
we can have, and the best way to help us provide even better service in the years to come.
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for all of us at
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCING THE DR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 3
DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................................... 3
Connecting and Using the Optional Hand Vacuum Attachment (Kit No. 18789) ...... 3
Installing and Using the Optional Bagging Accessory................................................... 6
Installing and Using the Optional Mulch-Discharge Attachment (Kit No. 18791)...... 8
Installing the Optional Universal Lawn Deck Adapter ................................................. 10
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 21
PARTS LISTS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS.............................................................. 21
Parts List - Hand Vacuum Hose Assembly (Kit No. 18789) ........................................ 21
Schematic Diagram - Hand Vacuum Hose Assembly.................................................. 22
Parts List - Bagging Accessory (Kit # 18796 Commercial, # 18795 Premier Model) . 23
Schematic Diagram - Bagging Accessory ..................................................................... 23
Parts List - Mulch-Discharge Hose (Kit No. 18791).................................................... 24
Schematic Diagram - Mulch-Discharge Hose .............................................................. 24
Parts List - Universal Lawn Deck Adapter (Kit No. 18794) .......................................... 25
Schematic Diagram - Universal Lawn Deck Adapter.................................................... 26
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCING THE DR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional
Accessory. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years
of productive use.
Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When
you do call, please have your order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you.
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 RESULT IN MINOR OR
MODERATE INJURY
.
THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE OR PROPERTY.
Tip:
This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM
Optional Accessory.
Tools Needed: This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenance function on your
Optional Accessory.
NOTE: This information may be helpful to you.
If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, don’t do it, contact Country Home Products’
Toll-Free support at 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for help or information.
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CHAPTER 2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. ALSO, REVIEW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL FOR YOUR SYSTEM.
• INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES (E.G., STONES, GLASS AND METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS CANS).
• TURN OFF YOUR LAWN TRACTOR AND DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM ENGINES BEFORE
DISCONNECTING ANY HOSES TO INSTALL OR REMOVE YOUR ACCESSORY.
• WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER THE BLOWER IS RUNNING.
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DR LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up and use your new Optional
Accessories that are available for your DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM. If you have any questions at all,
please feel free to contact our Customer Service Representatives at our Toll-Free number:
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).
Connecting and Using the Optional Hand Vacuum Attachment (Kit No. 18789)
In addition to towing the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM with your lawn tractor, this system also allows you
to vacuum flower beds, around trees and other places that you cannot mow with your lawn tractor.
• BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE BLOWER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE.
• IF THE VACUUM HOSE BECOMES CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THE BLOCKAGE.
• WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER THE BLOWER IS RUNNING.
USE CARE NOT TO ALLOW THE NOZZLE OPENING TO COME IN FULL CONTACT WITH THE GROUND
WHILE VACUUMING. DIRT, STONES AND OTHER SOLID OBJECTS MAY BE PICKED UP AND INGESTED
INTO THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY.
NOTE: The Hand Vacuum Hose shipped partially assembled. The following instructions detail the steps required
to assemble the Handle Bar to the Nozzle and the Support Tie for the Hose (Figure 1).
Handle Ring
Parts Supplied:
(2) 5/16" Lock Nut
(1) Support Tie
Nozzle Bolts and
Lock Nuts (2 places)
Handle Bar
Eyebolt
(1) Handle Bar Assembly
(1) Hose with Nozzle
Tools Needed:
Nozzle
• Scissors or Diagonal Cutter
• 1/2" Wrench or Socket
Support Tie
Ratchet Bloc
• Screwdriver
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Figure 1
1. The Handle Ring shipped in a position suitable for packaging with the Ring Clamp Bolt only partially
tightened. Rotate the Handle Ring upward but do not tighten at this time (Figure 1).
2. Locate the two (2) Bolts protruding from the Nozzle, align the two (2) holes at the end of the Handle
Bar, and add a Lock Nut on each Bolt (Figure 1). Tighten the Lock Nuts using a 1/2" wrench.
3. Thread the Support Tie through the Eyebolt and wrap it around the Hose. Pass the end through the
Ratchet Block on the end of the Support Tie (Figure 1).
4. Pull the excess Support Tie through the Ratchet Block. Leave the Tie loop slightly larger than the
diameter of the Hose. Do not over-tighten (Figure 1).
5. Cut off excess Support Tie length.
6. Standing in a normal operating position (Figure 4), adjust the Handle Ring to a comfortable location
and tighten the Handle Ring Clamp Bolt securely using a Screwdriver.
Attach the Vacuum Attachment to your Leaf and Lawn Vacuum using the following steps:
1. Disconnect the Blower Inlet Hose from your lawn deck
Hose Adapter by unhooking the two (2) Flexible Latches
(Figure 2).
2. Connect the Vacuum Attachment with attached nozzle by
aligning the Latches (Figure 3) and slipping the Vacuum
Attachment Hose into the Inlet Hose. Pull the Flexible
Latches into place (Figure 3) to secure the hoses.
Inlet Hose
3. Start the engine and adjust the throttle to Fast (Rabbit).
4. While holding the Hand Vacuum Nozzle just above the
ground at an angle, sweep the area side to side that you
wish to vacuum (Figure 4).
Tip: Hold the vacuum nozzle at a slight angle to the ground
so that it doesn’t suck right down on the ground. This
allows air to continue to flow into the nozzle while you
are vacuuming.
Hose Adapter
Sweep nozzle side to side
Blower Inlet Hose
Pull and
Unhook Latches
Figure 2
Hand Vacuum Hose
Latches
Vacuum with nozzle at an angle
Figure 4
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Figure 3
Tip: When vacuuming leaves off mulched areas, hold the nozzle just above the leaves and lower it slowly to
determine the height that will pickup the leaves and not the mulch.
Tip: When vacuuming leaves in an area with loose brush, twigs and branches; step on them to hold them
down so as not to ingest them into the vacuum nozzle (Figure 5). They may clog or puncture a hole in
the vacuum hose. Once you have cleared the area of leaves, pick up, and chip the twigs and sticks that
you uncovered during vacuuming.
Tip: Avoid dragging the Vacuum Hose over curbs, stonewalls, or piles of cut branches. The hose is tough,
but can puncture on sharp objects.
DO NOT VACUUM IN SANDY AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF SAND WILL BE VACUUMED WHILE
MOWING OR VACUUMING. SAND WILL ERODE THE VACUUM HOUSING. CHECK FOR PIN HOLES AFTER
EACH USE AND REPLACE THE HOUSING WHEN PIN HOLES DEVELOP.
Hold Down Branch with Boot
Vacuum Nozzle
Figure 5
Small Branch
Uncovered
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Installing and Using the Optional Bagging Accessory
The DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM can utilize nine (9) Bagger Box Inserts in the Commercial model (6 for
the Premier) that fit into the Collector Box for ease of bagging leaves and grass (Figure 6). For proper
bagging operation, you MUST install all boxes in the Collector Box.
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE BLOWER ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE.
Commercial model: (Kit No. 18796)
1. Remove the Rear Panel of the Collector Box by
releasing the six (6) Flexible Latches and lift it off the
pins protruding on the top corners.
2. Form the nine (9) individual cardboard leaf bag
holders into boxes. Fold down the corners of the Bag
Holder to stiffen the assembly (Figure 7). Insert a
biodegradable leaf bag or 30 gal. Heavy-Duty trash
bag (supplied by the user) into each box, folding the
top of the bag over the top edge of the box (Figure 6).
Fold Bag Over
Edge of Box
Insert Center Box Last
9-Individual
Bagger Boxes*
Tip: When using a lighter weight trash bag, insert the
Bagger Box inside the trash bag to hold the bag
down. Slide the Bagger Box out of the bag when full.
3. Place the nine (9) boxes into the Collector Box starting
at the front and working toward the rear.
Tip: Installation is easier if the outside boxes are placed
Figure 6
*6 for the Premier model
first in each row, followed by inserting the center box
between them (Figure 6).
4. Replace the Rear Panel by re-hanging it on the pins protruding on the top corners and re-hook the six
(6) Flexible Latches.
Corner Folded Down
Inside Bagger Box
Figure 7
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Outer Panel
Pre-formed Edge
Inner Panel
Slide
Side Spacer
Figure 8
Pre-formed Notch
Shown with Top removed
Spacer Tube
Front
Figure 9
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Side Spacer
Perpendicular surface
facing out
Rear
Premier model: (Kit No. 18795)
1. Remove the Rear Panel of the Collector Box by releasing
the six (6) Flexible Latches and lift it off the pins
protruding on the top corners.
2. Install the supplied Bagger Spacers inside the Collector
Box by first releasing the Flexible Latches holding down
the Centrifugal Separator (top).
3. Install a side Bagger Spacer on the left Side Panel of the
Collector Box by inserting the formed edge of the
in between the inner and outer wall of the left Side Panel
of the Collector Box (Figure 8).
Tip: Raise the Centrifugal Separator (top) just enough and
start at the back of the Collector Box left Side Panel,
hooking the formed edge of the Bagger Spacer over the
inner panel and in between the Outer Panel and Inner
Panel, and sliding the Spacer along toward the front
until the support is completely inside the Collector Box
(Figure 8).
4. Repeat this procedure for installing a side Bagger Spacer
on the right Side Panel.
5. Install a Bagger Spacer Tube in the front of the Collector
Box by raising the Centrifugal Separator (top) just
enough to insert it into the Pre-Formed Notches in the
left and right Bagger Spacers. Note the shape of the
Spacer Tube; it will only go in one way. The outside
surface of the Spacer Tube must be perpendicular to the
Top (Figure 9).
6. Form the individual Leaf Bag Holders into boxes. Fold
down the corners of the Bag Holder to stiffen the
assembly (Figure 7). Insert a biodegradable leaf bag or
30 gal. Heavy-Duty trash bag (supplied by the user) into
each box, folding the top of the bag (Figure 6) over the
top edge of the box.
Tip: When using a lighter weight trash bag, insert the
Bagger Box inside the trash bag to hold the bag down.
Slide the Bagger Box out of the bag when full.
7. Place the six (6) boxes into the Collector Box starting at
the front and working toward the rear.
Tip: Installation is easier if the outside boxes are placed
first in each row, followed by inserting the center box
between them (Figure 6).
8. Install a Bagger Spacer Tube at the rear of the Collector
Box by raising the Centrifugal Separator (top) just
enough to insert it into the Pre-Formed Notches in the
left and right Bagger Spacers. Again, note the shape of
the Spacer Tube; it will only go in one way. The outside
surface of the Spacer Tube must be perpendicular to the
Top (Figure 8).
9. Re-hook the Centrifugal Separator (top) Latches and
replace the Rear Panel by re-hanging it on the pins
protruding on the top corners, and then re-hook the six
(6) Flexible Latches.
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