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Old 11-05-2009, 07:21 AM   #9 (permalink)
Wildbill34
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Default Re: Trac-Vac 854 PTO Powered Leaf Vacuum

I have been using mine for 3 years or so and like what was said earlier. After tilting the trailer, a quick forward motion will allow the leaves to come out fairly easy. However, if you are going downhill with the tractor instead of up a little incline it does get a bit tougher. In those cases, I back up fast and hit the brakes hard, and most of the time it does work. With all that said, it is a rare that I need to pull them out with a fork or shovel. This year I haven't needed to and I have dumped it 25-30 times.

Couple of other things I found, I use a bungie cord on the cart tilt lever, I have had the trailer tilt up while in use. After the bungie cord to hold the lever in place, it never happened again. At times, lifting door off can been a pain....usually happens when I try to get the last portion of leaves done and not empting it like I should. Make sure you check the welds on the door from time to time. I have had mine crack or break a couple of times....
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