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.
@hester781
10 күн бұрын
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 👍🏻
@TLMD
Жыл бұрын
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!
@hester781
Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy! I just got done yesterday doing the last of the leaves, and if I had to make any changes, I would go with slightly heavier springs, but everything worked perfectly 👍🏻
@ScoutCrafter
Жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!
@hester781
Жыл бұрын
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 😂
@ReelFloridaOutdoors
7 ай бұрын
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.
@hester781
7 ай бұрын
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.
@ReelFloridaOutdoors
7 ай бұрын
@@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.
@hester781
7 ай бұрын
@@ReelFloridaOutdoors the old saying goes, an engineer will jump over a field of virgins just to screw a mechanic😂😂
@charlesshaffer7357
9 ай бұрын
Awesome content. Thank you Hester!
@hester781
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Charles! I do my best!
@lefty1024
5 ай бұрын
Thank you good tips and explanations
@hester781
5 ай бұрын
No problem 👍🏻
@ChrisLoganToronto
Жыл бұрын
I am jealous of your leaf vac! Great video and congrats on passing 650!
@hester781
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris 👍🏻
@jaecubed592
11 ай бұрын
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.
@hester781
11 ай бұрын
It’s been a life changer lol, definitely has me looking forward to fall lol
@jaecubed592
11 ай бұрын
@@hester781 got mine all hooked up and did a test run today. Did 3 trailers full of grass. Let the leaves begin. 😂
@sodbuster518able
11 ай бұрын
Briggs and Stratton Engine same exact as on my Ari fab brand leaf vac.DR just relables all there engines from there vendors
@hester781
11 ай бұрын
You are correct 👍🏻
@tmarq62
11 ай бұрын
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
@hester781
11 ай бұрын
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
@charlesshaffer7357
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@hester781
9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!! You’re my first ever “super thanks”!
@raymondfashano6331
9 ай бұрын
How do you put oil in the engine? How much oil?
@hester781
9 ай бұрын
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. 👍🏻
@tommcg666
Жыл бұрын
nice set up
@hester781
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍🏻
@markdismang8550
6 ай бұрын
How do u read the oil guage? Full?
@hester781
6 ай бұрын
Generally, on these types of motors, you fill them up just until the oil is about to overflow and that’s full 👍🏻
@markdismang8550
6 ай бұрын
Type of oil?
@hester781
6 ай бұрын
I use 10w30
@johnc5025
9 ай бұрын
$400? Omg now people want retail for their post purchase regret
@hester781
9 ай бұрын
They retail for $1800 new, So I think I did alright 👍🏻
@romanhlubucek6713
9 ай бұрын
TEN MOTOR SE ZAPINA ABY SE OHŘAL OLEJ A LEPŠI SE TO VYPUSTI
@hester781
9 ай бұрын
I did run it before draining it. I just didn’t have it on camera. But yes, you are correct 👍🏻
@bryansteen2219
Жыл бұрын
How long has the heavier hose lasted
@hester781
Жыл бұрын
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
@pattayperformance
Жыл бұрын
I would cut all those trees down first chance I got 🤣 How long does it take you to cut the grass?
@hester781
Жыл бұрын
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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