DR PILOT - Chapter 3: Operating The DR PILOT LEAF and LAWN VACUUM; Before Starting the Engine; Starting and Stopping the Engine

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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.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Connect the DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM to your Lawn Tractor
(see previous chapter), remove the Safety Hitch Pin from the Jack (if
equipped), raise the Jack up and out of the way and replace the Safety Hitch
Pin.
2. Check the Engine oil level every time you use the machine (refer to your
Engine Operator’s Manual).
3. Check the Fuel level and make sure the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the OPEN
position (refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual).
Starting and Stopping the Engine
1. When starting a cold Engine; push the Choke Control lever to the left
(CHOKE) and the Throttle Control lever to the far left (rabbit position)
(Figure 63). If re-starting a warm Engine, leave the Choke in the (RUN)
position.
2. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance,
then pull the cord with a smooth accelerating motion to start the engine.
One or two pulls usually starts the DR PILOT™ LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.
3. After the Engine starts, slowly push the Choke Control lever back to the
(RUN) position. Wait until the Engine runs smoothly before each Choke
adjustment. When vacuuming you must operate the Engine with the
Throttle in the Fast (Rabbit) position.
4. To stop the Engine
, move the Throttle to the Slow (Turtle) position allowing
the Engine to idle, shut off the gas, and then turn the Engine Switch to
“OFF” position.
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Throttle Lever
Engine Switch
Recoil
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Figure 63
 Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of
potentially hazardous obstacles such as stones, metal, or glass. Also,
make sure there won't be people or animals in the area around the DR
Leaf and Lawn Vacuum.
 Always refer to the Engine “Operator’s Manual” that came with your
machine for more detailed Engine operation procedures.