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DR PILOT Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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PILOT™ LEAF & LAWN VACUUM
D R
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
Order No.
Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.
DR Power Equipment
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
Fax: 1-802-877-1213
Website: www.DRpower.com
CONTACT US AT w w w .D Rpow e r .com
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  • Page 1 DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Serial No. Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Order No. Website: www.DRpower.com CONTACT US AT w w w .D Rpow e r .com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: General Safety Rules

    Labels Your DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your machine as you set up and before you operate the unit.
  • Page 4 Keep children and pets at least 100 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible adult.  Be alert and always turn off the lawn tractor engine and the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum engine if children or pets enter the work area. ...
  • Page 5  Empty the collector box and allow the engine to cool completely before storing the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum in any enclosure. Remember, decomposing material can generate heat and start a fire. Never store the machine with gas in the tank or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, or furnace.
  • Page 6 Check behind your DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum before backing up. You cannot see directly behind the collector box.  Never attempt to open or empty the collector while the lawn tractor deck is engaged or the DR Leaf and Lawn Vacuum engine is running. Debris may exit at high velocity as you begin to open the collector.
  • Page 7 Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using ® hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUMS shipped to California, New Mexico and Washington State are provided with spark arresters.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Dr Pilot™ Leaf And Lawn Vacuum

    Chapter 2: Setting Up the DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM as shown in If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at Figure 1 before beginning these procedures.
  • Page 9 Assembly Parts Identification Compare the contents of the Shipping Box with the Parts Supplied lists and Figures 2 thru 6 below. If there are any questions contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). Tools and Supplies Needed:  Two 9/16" Wrenches ...
  • Page 10 Figure 4 Knob Set (Figure 5): Item # Part # Description 1 ..... 38861 ....Knob, 3 Prong, 5/16-18 Stud ......6 2 ..... 35030 ....Knob, 5/16-18 W/Lock, 1.16 DIA....4 Figure 5 ® PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...
  • Page 11 Wheels Hardware Set (Figure 6): Item # Part # Description 1 ..... 35039 ....Washer, 1.06" ID X 2" OD X .13", ZP .... 4* 2 ..... 12334 ....Bolt, HCS, 3/8-16 X 1.75", GR5, ZP ....4 3 ..... 33333 ....Nut, Nylon Lock, Flange, 3/8-16 ....4 4 .....
  • Page 12 5. Place the two 1/2-13 X 2.75" Bolts from underneath up through the two vertical Holes and secure with 1/2-13 Locknuts using two 3/4" Wrenches (Figure 15). Side Holes Side Holes Figure 13 1/2-13 Bolts Clevis Pins and and Locknuts Hitch Clips Figure 14 Figure 15 ® PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...
  • Page 13 Retaining Bump Note: One end of the Inlet Hose has a Cuff that will later attach to your Tractor Deck Adapter. First you will attach the other without a Cuff to your PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Power Unit. Clamp 1.
  • Page 14 Collector Tube into the corner loops in the Enclosure (Figure 20). Note the at Enclosure Corners orientation of the DR Logo and top Velcro Flaps. 3. Push the Tubes through until the they stick out the other end approximately Velcro 5-1/2"...
  • Page 15 5-1/2" (Figure 25). 8. Go to the right hand front corner of the machine (Figure 26). Confirm that the Sleeve of the Fabric Enclosure is oriented as shown and the DR Logo is oriented as shown. Note: The right and left hand Front Tube Brackets must be mounted correctly at the end of the Collector Tubes.
  • Page 16 Tube Bracket Figure 30 Collector Rear Tube Tubes Bracket Hand Knob with Stud Collector Base Figure 32 Collector Base Front Tube Bracket Hand Knob Holes in Corners with Stud of Base Figure 33 Figure 31 ® PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...
  • Page 17 16. Install the top front Tube Frame to the side Tube Frames and secure with two C-Head Bolts and Knobs (Figure 34). Hand 17. Slide the Top Rear Tube Frame through the Enclosure Loop and secure to Knob the Side Tube Frames with two C-Head Bolts and Hand Knobs with threads with (Figure 35).
  • Page 18 Front Loop with Velcro Figure 40 Enclosure Velcro Outer Flap Sleeve Outlet Chute Figure 43 Right Side Left Side Inner Flap Buckles Figure 41 Velcro Figure 44 Inner Flap Bottom Figure 42 Buckles Figure 45 ® PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...
  • Page 19 Note: There are seams sewn along the edges of the Door Panels to create Pockets that the Battens must be inserted into (Figure 46). This will enhance the performance of the latching system. One end of the Batten Pocket is open with an elastic flap concealing the opening.
  • Page 20 1. Install the Deck Adapter onto your Lawn Mower (Figure 53). 2. If you do not have a DR Deck Adapter and the 8" Hose will not fit your Adapter, order a Kit from us using the contact info above. Install the Hose Adapter Kit onto the end of your Deck Adapter as described in the Kit instructions.
  • Page 21 Connecting the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter Deck Adapter Tools Needed: Thumb Screw  Wire Cutters Clamp  Knife  Flat Head Screwdriver or 9/32" Wrench Hose Cuff 1. Connect the Inlet Hose to the Deck Adapter by sliding the Hose Cuff over the Hose Adapter (Figure 55).
  • Page 22  To check the oil level, insert the dipstick all the way in, but do not screw it down. 1. Level the PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM frame by adjusting the Jack Funnel height (if equipped) or by propping up the front frame.
  • Page 23 Tire Pressure Check Tools Needed:  Tire Pressure Gauge  Air Compressor Do not over inflate the tires. Inflate to the manufacturers recommended pressure found on the tires. Valve Stem 1. Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap (Figure 62) and check the tire with Cap pressure with a Tire Pressure Gauge.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Operating The Dr Pilot™ Leaf And Lawn Vacuum

    Chapter 3: Operating The DR PILOT™ LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
  • Page 25 Towing the DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Rubber 1. Make sure you firmly attach the DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Washer Hitch Pin Hitch to your Lawn Tractor using the Hitch Pin and Hitch Clip (Figure 64).
  • Page 26 Always pick up stones, metal objects, glass, and sticks before vacuuming. Be careful in corners. Practice in first gear to understand the effects of the machine on your ability to turn sharply. Drive your DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM into the corner of your property and back out straight to mow as close to the corner as possible.
  • Page 27 Dumping Right  Side Always shut off the tractor engine and the vacuum engine and use caution Left Side when dumping the collector load.  Never back up with the Collector in the dump position. Buckles 1. Shut down the Mower and Vacuum Engines and set the Mower Parking Brake when you are at the Dump area.
  • Page 28 11. Pull the Enclosure Sleeve around the Outlet Chute (Figure 74). Enclosure Sleeve Outlet Chute Empty the Collector after each use. Do not store the Leaf System with debris in the Collector. Figure 74 ® PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...
  • Page 29 Converting to Flatbed Trailer Mode Before performing this procedure, you must first shut off the mower and leaf and lawn vacuum engines, wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire of the leaf and lawn vacuum. Hose Support Tools Needed: ...
  • Page 30 Use bungee cords or straps to hold awkward material down when necessary.  Don't throw small heavy items (like a bulky rock) onto the Flatbed. Place them on and then strap them down. Figure 82 ® PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM...
  • Page 31 Collapsing the Collector for Compact Storage The Collector can be stored fully assembled, but can also be collapsed for more compact storage. 1. Unlatch the Buckles that secure the left and right side Doors (Figure 83). Right Left 2. Unlatch the Buckles that secure the top and bottom Doors (Figure 84). Side Side Note: Only the Battens in the top and bottom Doors need to be removed to fold the...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr Pilot™ Leaf And Lawn Vacuum

    *Replace the filter if excess oil is found on the foam element or any oil is found in the paper element. Lubrication Your DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM was lubricated at the Factory. The operator needs to provide Engine lubrication and lubricate the Wheels periodically.
  • Page 33 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL Refer to page 22 as well as the Engine Operator Manual for Engine Procedures for removing and replacing the oil. Note: Be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the used oil. Replacing the Wheels Before performing any maintenance, repairs, or inspection, you must first shut off the mower and leaf and lawn vacuum engines, wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire of the leaf and lawn vacuum.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support. Before performing any maintenance, repairs, or inspection, you must first shut off the Mower and Leaf and Lawn Vacuum engines, wait five minutes for all parts to stop and cool, and disconnect the Spark Plug Wire of the Leaf and Lawn Vacuum.
  • Page 35 Wheels tracking left or right while being towed. the Tire and adjust pressure as needed.  Be sure the PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Engine is running at full throttle. Lawn Deck is not vacuuming well.  Be sure the Lawn Deck Blades are engaged and running at full throttle.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Parts Lists And Schematic Diagrams

    Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List – FRAME AND BED ASSEMBLY NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 33799 Frame, Rear 11148 Bolt, HCS, 1/4-20 X 1.75", GR5, ZP 18737 Pin, Clevis, 1/2"...
  • Page 37 Schematic – FRAME AND BED ASSEMBLY CONTACT US AT w w w .D Rpow e r .com...
  • Page 38 Parts List – POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 18737 Pin, Clevis, 1/2" OD X 4.5" Lg 23500 Pin, Cotter, 7/64" X 1", ZP 16003 Pin, Hair, 1/2" To 9/16", .12" Wire...
  • Page 39 Schematic – POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY CONTACT US AT w w w .D Rpow e r .com...
  • Page 40 Parts List – COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 13443 Bolt, HCS, 5/16-18 X 1-1/2", GR5, ZP 38844 Tube, Collector 11076 Nut, Nylon Lock, 5/16-18, ZP 38845 Bracket, Tube, Front LH 35027 Bolt, C-Head, 5/16-18 X 1.75", ZP...
  • Page 41 Schematic – COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY CONTACT US AT w w w .D Rpow e r .com...
  • Page 42 Parts List and Schematic – HOSE ASSEMBLY NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description 33795 Hose, 8" ID X 72" Long, PVC 34248 Cuff, Hose, 8" 33796 Clamp, Hose, 8", Bridge 33797 Clamp, Hose, 8", Thumbscrew 35442 Strap &...
  • Page 43 PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM is fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. DR Power Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use.
  • Page 44  If possible, store the DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM in a dry, protected area. If it is necessary to store the machine outside, cover it with a protective material (especially the Engine). Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR- OWNER (376-9637) to purchase a cover for your DR PILOT™...