DR Walk-Behind On Board Vacuum Hose User Manual

DR

WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM

OPTIONAL VACUUM HOSE ACCESSORY

®

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW HOSE ACCESSORY.

and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM Optional On­Board Vacuum Hose Accessory!

We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM Optional On­Board Vacuum Hose 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.

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On-Board Vacuum Hose 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
Country Home Products, Inc.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1

INTRODUCING THE OPTIONAL ON-BOARD VACUUM HOSE ACCESSORY........... 1

Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1

CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3

CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 5

DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ON-BOARD VACUUM

HOSE ACCESSORY ......................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose (Kit No. 21815)............................. 5

Using the Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose................................................................. 8

CHAPTER 4............................................................................................................................. 9

PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .................................................................... 9

Parts List - Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose Assembly (Kit No. 21815).................... 9

Schematic Diagram - Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose Assembly (Kit No. 21815)... 9

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCING THE OPTIONAL ON-BOARD VACUUM HOSE
ACCESSORY

This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose 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.

This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN

Tip:

VACUUM Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose 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 WALK-BEHIND LEAF &

LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ON-BOARD VACUUM HOSE ACCESSORY. ALSO, REVIEW THE SAFETY AND
OPERATING MANUAL FOR YOUR VACUUM.

• INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY

HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES (E.G., BRANCHES, LARGE STONES, OR OTHER LARGE OBJECTS).

• TURN OFF YOUR DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM ENGINE AND WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES

FOR PARTS TO COOL BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE ON-BOARD VACUUM HOSE
ACCESSORY.

• WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

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CHAPTER 3

DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM OPTIONAL ON­BOARD VACUUM HOSE ACCESSORY

This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up and use your new Optional On­Board Vacuum Hose Accessory for your DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & 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 the Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose (Kit No. 21815)

In addition to using your machine as a walk-behind vacuum, the Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose also
provides the constant availability for vacuuming flowerbeds, around trees and under bushes, and other hard
to reach places.

BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE.

NOTE: The design of the DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF

bottles, and small amounts of sand.

&

LAWN VACUUM is to vacuum debris mixed with cans,

The following instructions detail the steps required to assemble the On-Board Vacuum Hose Accessory and
the two (2) Hose Rest Brackets to the vacuum.

Parts Supplied:

(see Parts List on page 9)

Tools Needed:

• (2) 7/16" Wrench or Socket

• (2) 3/8" Wrench or Socket

• (2) 1/2" Wrench or Socket

• Blade Screw Driver

• Drill with 1/4" Bit

• Petroleum Jelly (optional)

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Dimples in Top Shield

p

closest to Engine.

Figure 1a

Figure 2a

Remove

Bolt and Flat Washer on
top, Fender Washer and
Nut inside To

Figure 1b

Hose Rest
U-Bracket

Figure 2b

Shield.

Replace

Attach the On-Board Vacuum Hose Accessory to your DR
WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM using the
following steps:

1. Remove the Debris Bag Assembly and then drill two
(2) 1/4" holes through Dimples in the Top Shield that
coincide with the holes in the Top Shield Hose Rest
Bracket (Figure 1a).

BE SURE TO DRILL THE TWO DIMPLES NEAREST THE
ENGINE. THE OTHER TWO DIMPLES ARE FOR
ANOTHER APPLICATION AND USING THEM WILL MAKE
THE NOZZLE DOOR DIFFICULT TO USE.

2. Using the 7/16" Wrenches, install the Hose Rest
Bracket to the Top Shield using the two (2) 1/4" x 1"
Cap Screws, 1/4" Flat Washers, 1/4" Fender Washers
and 1/4" Lock Nuts provided (Figure 1b).

3. To install the Hose Rest U-Bracket to the Engine, first
remove the two (2) Self-Tapping Screws (Figure 2a).
Then attach the Bracket using two (2) new 1/4"-20 x
1" Self-Tapping Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers
provided, into the holes where the original screws
were removed (Figure 2b).

Figure 3a

Hose Clamp

Cover

Nozzle

Remove
(2 places)

Swivel Adapter

4. Remove the Cover from the front of the Nozzle Door by
removing the two (2) Self-Tapping Screws (Figure 3a)
and insert the Swivel Adapter, aligning the Bolt Holes in
the Adapter with the holes in Nozzle Door (Figure 3b).

5. Insert two (2) 10-24 x 3/4" Cap Screws with #10 Flat
Washers (from the inside) through the aligned holes
and install a #10 Flat Washer and 10-24 Lock Nut on
each screw (Figure 3b). Tighten the hardware.

6. Attach the Vacuum Hose to the Swivel Adapter by
slipping the 6" Hose Clamp over the end of the Hose

Bolt from inside

Figure 3b

and then slipping the Hose over end of the Swivel
Adapter (Figure 4). Tighten the Hose Clamp.

Tighten

Figure 4

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7. Place the Hose Handle Bracket over the pre-drilled mounting holes in the Nozzle (Figure 5a), then
install the two (2) 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Button Head Screws with Fender Washers up through the aligned
holes and through the Handle Bracket (Figure 5a).

8. Place the Hose Handle on the Screws just installed (Figure 5b) and install a 1/4" Flat Washer and 1/4"
Lock Nut on each Screw but do not tighten at this time.

9. Slip a Hose Clamp over the end of the Hose and then slip the Hose onto the Nozzle and push it up
against the Handle Bracket so that the Hose is under the Handle (Figure 6).

Tip: Lubricating the Nozzle end with petroleum jelly will help to slide the Nozzle into the Hose.

10. Slide the Hose Clamp up under the Handle and tighten the clamp (Figure 6) and the remaining
hardware.

11. Reconnect the spark plug wire.

Hose Handle
Bracket

Bolt up
through

Curved End Up
and Facing
Forward

Pre-Drilled Holes

Nozzle

Figure 5a Figure 5b

Hose on Nozzle
up against Bracket

Washer and

Nozzle

Lock Nut

Hose Handle

Hose Clamp

Tighten

Nozzle

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Figure 6

Using the Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose

1. Start the Engine, and adjust the Throttle to Fast.

2. Remove the Nozzle from the Stored position (Figure 7) and

Stored Position

• IF THE VACUUM HOSE BECOMES CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS,

• WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

Figure 7

BE SURE TO 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 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY.

then close the Nozzle Door.

3. While holding the Vacuum Nozzle just above the ground at
an angle, sweep the area side to side that you wish to vacuum
(Figure 8).

STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THE BLOCKAGE.

Tip: Hold the Vacuum Nozzle at a slight angle to the ground

so that it does not suck right down on the ground. This
allows air to continue to flow into the Nozzle while you
are vacuuming (Figure 8).

Tip: When vacuuming leaves off mulched areas, hold the

Sweep nozzle
side to side

Vacuum with nozzle at an angle

Figure 8

Hold Down Branch with Boot

Tip: When vacuuming in an area with loose brush, twigs, and

Tip: Avoid dragging the Vacuum Hose over curbs,

Small Branch

Tip: Also, avoid dragging the Vacuum Hose over asphalt,

Figure 9

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nozzle just above the leaves and lower it slowly to
determine the height that will pickup the leaves and not
the mulch.

branches, step on them to hold them down so as not to
ingest them into the vacuum nozzle (Figure 9). These
types of materials may clog or puncture the vacuum
hose. Once you have cleared the area of leaves, pick up
the twigs and sticks that you uncovered during
vacuuming.

stonewalls, or piles of cut branches. The hose is tough,
but can puncture on sharp objects.

concrete, curbs, or brick patios. The hose is tough, but
can abrade on these surfaces.

CHAPTER 4

PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Parts List - Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose Assembly (Kit No. 21815)

NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products.

Ref# Part# Description

Ref# Part# Description

01 21801 Nozzle, PVC, 5" x 40" long
02 21802 Bracket, Handle
03 22254 Plug, Tube, Insert, 1"
04 22255 Grip, Handle, 1" x 5.5"
05 22256 Handle
06 22257 Hose, 5" x 87"
07 22258 Clamp, Hose, 6"
08 22259 Tube, 5" Steel Hose Swivel Adapter
09 22260 Cap, Hose, 5", Trimmed Out
10 22261 Bracket, Hose Rest, Engine Mounted
11 22262 Bracket, Hose Rest, Top Shield

Mounted

12 21924 Washer, 1/4", SAE, ZP
13 22263 Screw, Button Head, 1/4"-20 x 3/4"
14 21923 Washer, 1/4", FC, ZP
15 21872 Nut, Lock, Nylon, 1/4"-20 UNC
16 21922 Washer, #10, SAE, ZP
17 21873 Nut, Lock, Nylon, 10-24 UNF
18 22264 Screw, Cap, 10-24 x 3/4", HWH, ZP
19 21929 Washer, Fender, 1/4", ZP
20 22265 Screw, 1/4"-20 x 3/4", HWH
21 21897 Screw, Cap, 1/4"-20 x 1", HCS, ZP

Schematic Diagram - Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose Assembly (Kit No. 21815)

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NOTES

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Daily Checklist for the DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM

To help maintain your DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM for optimum performance, we
recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine.

[ ] OIL: With the machine on a level surface, remove the oil fill cap and check the oil level.

Fill the reservoir according to the dipstick with SAE 30 HD motor oil.

[ ] GAS: Fill the gas tank with fresh, unleaded gasoline.

[ ] ENGINE: It is very important to keep the engine clean. Remove dirt and other debris from the

engine cooling fins and debris guard. A dirty engine retains heat and can cause damage
to internal engine components.

[ ] HARDWARE: Check all nuts and bolts to be sure that the components are secure.

[ ] FRAME: Check all welds to be sure that the frame is in tact and secure.

[ ] DEBRIS BAG: Make sure that the Debris Bag is securely fastened to the Top Shield Assembly and

the Bag Presence Interlock Switch is engaged.

[ ] NOZZLE and IMPELLER: Make sure that the Nozzle and Impeller are free of accumulated debris.

[ ] VACUUM HOSE: Make sure that the Hose Clamps, Hose Handle and Hose Rest Brackets are

tight.

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