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Operator's Manual
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Model No. 486.245071
CAUTION:
• Safety
Before using this product, read
• Assembly
this manual and follow all Safety
• Operation
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40509 (09/19/07)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..............................................................3 STORAGE AND OPTIONAL USE .................................21 ACCESSORIES ...............................................................5 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ....................................6 SLOPE GUIDE ..............................................................27 CARTON CONTENTS .........................................
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SAFETY Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. • Read and follow all instructions in this manual before • If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object, or if your attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure Yard Vac should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine to comply with these instructions may result in personal immediat
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WARNING TO AvOID SERIOUS INUR j Y • Read Owner’s Manual and all safety labels on machine before starting and using machine. • Do Not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart while engine is running. • Do Not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while engine is running. • Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing out of chipper inlet, vac inlet, and discharge area. There are ROTATING BLADES inside these openings. • Wear approved safety glasses and gloves. Avo
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and Yard Vac System. The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 provides a 12' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs, patios, window wells and other areas not accessible to the tractor. 5
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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART (Cart) N O A B C D E Q P R H F S G M T U K NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE J W L V I Y X REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION A 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4" N 9 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 B 5 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" O 13 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 C 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" P 8 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 D 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Q 8 Lock Nut, 1/4-20 E 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4" R 1 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 F 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 2-5/16" S 1 Lock Nut, 1/2-13 G 4 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Self-Tapping T 4 Nylon
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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART (Adapter) H E F A B C D G NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE I M N K L J REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" H 12 Washer, 5/16" Standard B 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" I 5 Nylon Washer, .3281 x .75 C 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" J 2 Tarp Strap D 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" K 1 Angle Bracket E 3 Washer, 1/4" Standard L 2 "S" Hook F 3 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 M 1 Mounting Strap G 6 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 N 1 Mounting Bracket 7
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CARTON CONTENTS 4 1 5 2 3 10 12 6 8 9 11 7 13 14 18 15 16 17 26 19 20 25 22 28 24 21 27 23 REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 1 Cart Tray 15 1 Latch Stand Bracket 2 1 Cover 16 2 Lower Support Rod 3 1 Engine 17 1 Tarp Strap (25") 4 1 Hose Adapter 18 1 Hose Hanger Rod 5 1 Rope 19 1 Latch Stand Plate 6 1 Front Tongue 20 1 Top Support Angle 21 1 Deck Adapter 7 1 Rear Tongue 22 2 Cart Bed Brace 8 1 Elbow w/ Deflector 23 1 Axle 9 2 Hose Clamp 24 1 Front Support Tube 10 2 Wheel 25 1 Latch Lo
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ASSEMBLY • Assemble latch lever to rear tongue using 5/16" x 4" • Assemble an axle clip, wheel (valve stem facing out) hex bolt and 5/16" lock nut. Tighten nut until snug washer, and a second washer (if space allows) onto against side of rear tongue. See figure 1A. the axle as shown in figure 3. Secure the wheel in place using a cotter pin. Repeat for other wheel. • Attach the spring to the hole in the latch lock lever and the hole in the tongue. See figure 1B. WHEEL AXLE A FLAT LATCH WAS
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• Secure latch stand bracket underneath the latch lock • Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue lever. See figure 5. using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 7. • Assemble the cart tray, cart bed braces and wheel support together using eight 5/16" truss head bolts HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with and 5/16" nylock nuts. Tighten nuts after all bolts are a block of wood. in place. See figure 5. 5/16" TRUSS HITCH PIN HEAD BOLT 3/8
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• Attach the engine mounting plate to the tongues • Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose. Push using two 3/8" x 3" hex bolts in the back holes, two the hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten the 3/8" x 1" hex bolts in the front holes and four 3/8" hose clamp onto the hose and hose adapter. Do not nylock nuts. See figure 9. collapse the hose adapter when tightening the clamp. See figure 11. HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with • The remaining hose clamp wil
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• Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Fasten the • Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: hooks to the hose hanger rod. See figure 12. - Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, to help prevent binding. - Your tractor has a lightweight hitch frame that HOSE HANGER ROD needs reinforcement for towing. • Use a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, a 7/16" flat washer and a 1/2" nylock nut. See figure 13. 1/2" x 1-1/2" HEX BOLT 25" TARP ATTACH STRAP TRACTOR HITCH MOW-N-VAC
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• Slide the second lower support rod through outer CART COvER ASSEMBLY edge of the cart cover. Slide an end of the rope onto • Slide the front support tube through the double loops the rod end as it approaches each gap in edge. The located near the front of the cart cover. See figure 14. bend in the rod must face in the direction shown in figure 16. DOUBLE LOOPS CART COVER ROPE SUPPORT ROD BEND FRONT SUPPORT TUBE CART COVER FIGURE 14 FIGURE 16 • Slide the front (straight) support rod thr
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• Attach the front (straight) support rod to the outside • Attach the last lower support rod to the outside of of the top angle support and a lower (bent) support the top angle support using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts rod to the inside using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and and 1/4" lock nuts. TIGHTEN, then back nut off until 1/4" lock nuts. TIGHTEN, then back nut off until rods freely pivot. See figure 19. rods freely pivot. See figure 18. NOTE: Cart bag not shown for clarity. NOTE: Cart bag
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• Secure rope around bottom of cart. Use the lanyard to While performing the assembly operations tighten rope until it firmly secures the cart cover to the in figure 21, make sure the cart bag is cart. See figure 22. between the top angle support and the cart. • Ensure lanyard is locked to keep rope in place. See figure 22. • Place the top angle support and cart bag on top NOTE: Cart bag not shown for clarity. of the cart as shown in figure 21. Then, using a screwdriver or other sharp o
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DECK ADAPTER MOWER DECK BEFORE PROCEEDING, look in the yellow fold-out sheet to find the template for Sears mower decks (look in the white fold-out sheets for additional decks). If STOP written instructions are printed on the template, follow those instructions instead of the instructions in this manual. • Position the adapter over the deck opening, and ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 24. Trim TO THE MOWER DECK cutout, if necessary, to allow
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MOWER DECK • Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two • With deck adapter positioned correctly over the 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a nylock nuts. See figure 26. template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top of the deck adapter. See figure 27. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck • Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 1"
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR vAC SYSTEM Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your vac System. Compare the illustration below with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. BOOT CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE LATCH LOCK LEVER CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEvER Locks the cart bed down to the BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the fabric top, tongue. Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for directing discharged material into the cart. dumping. CHOKE CO
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HOW TO START YOUR vAC SYSTEM HOW TO USE YOUR vAC SYSTEM CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability WARNING: Never start or run the engine may be affected with the addition of an without all covers being properly attached to accessory or an attachment. Be aware of the blower housing and cart. changing conditions on slopes. • Check oil and gas in Vac engine. • Inspect the Vac to make sure the cover, rear door, • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. boot, elbow, hose adapter (nozzle), hos
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MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners X Check cover X Check tire pressure X Check engine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual. BEFORE EACH USE WARNING: Always stop engine and CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS disconnect spa
