Thanks Hester for doing this video. I bought a gently used pro model last year and haven’t used it for a few months. Today I cranked it up and it was smoking a little which it’s never done. I pulled the oil fill cap off and the oil was cloudy. Dipped my finger in it and it smells like gas. Hopefully I didn’t do any damage. Now I see why you say to shut the gas off. I’ll change the oil tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed nothing happened in that 10 seconds I ran it. I can’t find my manual and I was so glad you showed me the drain plug because I forgot that screwed up plug is wheee it is. Is there a dipstick for this thing? I didn’t see one. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Definitely change that oil 👍🏻, there isn’t a dipstick on this particular model, the oil fill, is where you check the oil, you want the level to be just under the lip of the oil fill hole.
@@hester781 thank you for the reply. I will definitely change the oil before I try to crank it again. Don’t you just love the way they position the dream hole for the oil.
Very helpful video with some good tips. I've always used the "off switch" and over the years I've run into all the issues you mentioned! I'll use the fuel shut off in the future, thank you.
Hester Awesome service on that Leaf vac... They are such a time saver. I did see a video years ago of a guy who bought two hand held leaf blowers and was able to corral a ton of leaves in much less time than raking. =D Great stuff!!!!!!
I love these machines. I love how mine works as well. I will have a video on mine in use pretty soon. Thanks for the great ideas on the hose clamps! Job well done brother!
I bought mine used. It was a year old and i paid $1k for it. I love that machine so much i built an addition onto my existing shed just to give the machine a nice and dry home. Im far from being a carpenter, but it turned out really nice.
That's a great way to get many years out of it! After using it one time I've determined I can no longer live without mine lol it just works fantastic 👍🏻
What a steal you got. I have about 5 acres to take care of and the 1st 2 years I didn't have one of these... got one 2 years ago and absolutely love it. Thanks for the video... was wonder how much oil it needed after an oil change... less than a quart was correct. Lol take care.
Great video. I have this same DR vac. The oil fill hole is in a hard-to-reach spot. I was wondering how you put your oil in. Also could you let me know what oil you use. Thanks
There is a dipstick 2 inches up and to the left of the drain, you can see it at 3:20 . Use a long funnel and you fill it till it just starts coming out of the hole, about a quart maybe less. 👍🏻
I’ve used it HEAVILY for 2 seasons now with no issues whatsoever. My buddy said he gets about 7-8 years out of his which is the same hose just mounted to a commercial vac trailer. however he stores his equipment indoors when not in use which can make all the difference in the world. The DR hoses I could never get a season out of one without duck taping the hell out of it lol
Oh trust me, We are definitely chipping away slowly! We cut down 35 trees last year. And We have 30 more on the property lol. It takes about 2 hours on a 46” rider and including weed whacking
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Thanks!
Thank you very much!! You’re my first ever “super thanks”!
Thanks Hester for doing this video. I bought a gently used pro model last year and haven’t used it for a few months. Today I cranked it up and it was smoking a little which it’s never done. I pulled the oil fill cap off and the oil was cloudy. Dipped my finger in it and it smells like gas. Hopefully I didn’t do any damage. Now I see why you say to shut the gas off. I’ll change the oil tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed nothing happened in that 10 seconds I ran it. I can’t find my manual and I was so glad you showed me the drain plug because I forgot that screwed up plug is wheee it is. Is there a dipstick for this thing? I didn’t see one. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Definitely change that oil 👍🏻, there isn’t a dipstick on this particular model, the oil fill, is where you check the oil, you want the level to be just under the lip of the oil fill hole.
@@hester781 thank you for the reply. I will definitely change the oil before I try to crank it again. Don’t you just love the way they position the dream hole for the oil.
@@ReelFloridaOutdoors the old saying goes, an engineer will jump over a field of virgins just to screw a mechanic😂😂
Very helpful video with some good tips. I've always used the "off switch" and over the years I've run into all the issues you mentioned! I'll use the fuel shut off in the future, thank you.
Thank you! 👍🏻
Hester Awesome service on that Leaf vac... They are such a time saver. I did see a video years ago of a guy who bought two hand held leaf blowers and was able to corral a ton of leaves in much less time than raking. =D Great stuff!!!!!!
Thanks Scout! I have about an acre and it’s just full of white oaks. The shade in the summer is really nice but it does come at this cost 😂
I love these machines. I love how mine works as well. I will have a video on mine in use pretty soon. Thanks for the great ideas on the hose clamps! Job well done brother!
Awesome content. Thank you Hester!
Thank you Charles! I do my best!
I bought mine used. It was a year old and i paid $1k for it.
I love that machine so much i built an addition onto my existing shed just to give the machine a nice and dry home. Im far from being a carpenter, but it turned out really nice.
That's a great way to get many years out of it! After using it one time I've determined I can no longer live without mine lol it just works fantastic 👍🏻
What a steal you got. I have about 5 acres to take care of and the 1st 2 years I didn't have one of these... got one 2 years ago and absolutely love it. Thanks for the video... was wonder how much oil it needed after an oil change... less than a quart was correct. Lol take care.
It’s been a life changer lol, definitely has me looking forward to fall lol
@@hester781 got mine all hooked up and did a test run today. Did 3 trailers full of grass. Let the leaves begin. 😂
I am jealous of your leaf vac! Great video and congrats on passing 650!
Thank you Chris 👍🏻
Great video. I have this same DR vac. The oil fill hole is in a hard-to-reach spot. I was wondering how you put your oil in. Also could you let me know what oil you use. Thanks
It is definitely in a not so easy to get to location, I just use a flexible funnel, and for oil I’ve been using 10W-30 synthetic royal purple
What did you call that clamp that went into the hose? Any suggestions on where you can find it?
I believe it's just called a cable clamp they come in all different sizes 👍🏻
Just wondering if you have a oil filter recommended or model # for the vac
So this particular model does not have an oil filter, I have yet to see a tow behind leaf back that utilizes and oil filter from factory
How do you put oil in the engine? How much oil?
There is a dipstick 2 inches up and to the left of the drain, you can see it at 3:20 . Use a long funnel and you fill it till it just starts coming out of the hole, about a quart maybe less. 👍🏻
Thank you good tips and explanations
No problem 👍🏻
Briggs and Stratton Engine same exact as on my Ari fab brand leaf vac.DR just relables all there engines from there vendors
You are correct 👍🏻
Fascinating about the impeller momentum, and somewhat scary.
Definitely a bit unsettling 😂👍🏻
What kind of oil do you use ?
Usually I'll use straight 30 weight and add a little zinc/anti wear additive. But 5 or 10w30 is fine as well
Thanks !
How long has the heavier hose lasted
I’ve used it HEAVILY for 2 seasons now with no issues whatsoever. My buddy said he gets about 7-8 years out of his which is the same hose just mounted to a commercial vac trailer. however he stores his equipment indoors when not in use which can make all the difference in the world. The DR hoses I could never get a season out of one without duck taping the hell out of it lol
nice set up
Thank you! 👍🏻
How do u read the oil guage? Full?
Generally, on these types of motors, you fill them up just until the oil is about to overflow and that’s full 👍🏻
I would cut all those trees down first chance I got 🤣
How long does it take you to cut the grass?
Oh trust me, We are definitely chipping away slowly! We cut down 35 trees last year. And We have 30 more on the property lol. It takes about 2 hours on a 46” rider and including weed whacking
Type of oil?
I use 10w30
$400? Omg now people want retail for their post purchase regret
They retail for $1800 new, So I think I did alright 👍🏻
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I did run it before draining it. I just didn’t have it on camera. But yes, you are correct 👍🏻