Instead of embedding the document you can insert a link to it as shown here.
Get the link to the file, like https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B28Gtf1n8u8DSUd0VVdUNENRaWc/view?usp=sharing
In a text box put the text you want, like "PDF File".
Highlight the text, click the link icon and insert the link to the file.
To download this file click the link above and then click the download icon on the result.
DL LINK Clicking this link will automatically download the file to your computer.
The link used is https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B28Gtf1n8u8DSUd0VVdUNENRaWc&export=download
See forum post by ChiefChippy2
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