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Owner's Manual
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CHIPPER VAC
Model No. 486.24515
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• Safety
CAUTION:
• Assembly
Before using this product,
• Operation
read this manual and follow
• Maintenance
all Safety Rules and
• Parts
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.$,A.
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SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21 FULLSIZE HARDWARE CHART .................... 5,6,14 STORAGE ............................................................... 21 CARTON CONTENTS .............................................. 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 22 ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ......... 23,24,
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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 instructionsin this manual before • Check all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure insure safe operation. to complywith these instructions may result in personal • Check vinyl hard top boot frequently for wear. Replace if i
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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY 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. Avoid loose fitting clothes. Keep th
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SHOWN FULL SIZE A NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE P Q V W _/X Y AC AB % AD AE AF G HARDWARE PACKAGE (ChipperVac Carton) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description A 3 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 3" S 4 Lockwasher, 5/16" Spring Type E 4 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 2-3/4" T 5 Lockwasher,3/8" C 5 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" U 3 Washer, 5/16" Bell (cupped) D 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" V 1 Hitch Plate E 1 Bolt, Hex 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" W 1 Strap, Tarp 25" F 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" X 5 Clamp, Cart Extension G 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1
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Ref. Qty. Description SHOWN FULL SIZE A 14 Sit. Truss Hd. Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" F B 25 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2" C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" 27 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Thread (SEMS) E 14 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thread (SEMS) F 4 Flat Washer, 1" j /D G 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" Lg. )° H 2 Hub Cap I 2 Spacer Tube, 2" Lg. Bag contains extra 1/4" x 1/2" bolts and 1/4" nuts Not Shown Full Size G r i HARDWARE PACKAGE (Cart Body Carton) Ref. Qty. Description _1 _ _6 9 1 2 Corner Cap 2 1 Latch Lock Assembly 3 1 Latch Stand
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This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After • Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel of cart as shown in figure 2. Fasten to the bottom of and engine oil recommendations. the cart body using six 5/16" x 3/4" slotted head screws and 5/16" hex nuts (SEMS). Do not tighten. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY See figure 2. (1) Screwdriver • Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the sides (1) Pliers of the cart body using fou
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Assemble the front panel over the end of the cart Assemble the latch stand bracket to the cart using using six 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts four 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS). (SEMS) as shown in figure 4. Leave two holes open TIGHTEN. See figure 6. in the bottom of the panel as shown in figure 4. With the cart body halves pulledtogether, tighten the four LATCH STAND BRACKET bolts in the bottom of the front panel, then tighten the bolt in each side. 1/4" x 1/2" HEX BOL
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• Assemble the front tongue over the top of the rear Position the tongue on the bottom of the cart as tongue using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts, 3/8" lock shown in figure 11. Assemble the axle through the washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 8. wheel support and the tongue. Fasten the axle to the wheel support using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (3)3/8"x 3" and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS). Tighten. TONGUE _,/HEX BOLTS IMPORTANT: Make sure the tongue is securely locked (REAR) _ TONGUE to the latch stan
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• Set the cart right side up on its wheels and place a AssembLe front panel over the ends of the side panels corner cap over each front corner of the cart as and on top of the cart bed flange and the comer caps. shown in figure 13. Leaving the top holes in the front pane{ empty, fasten it to the cart body and the side panels using six 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts, six 1/4" flat washers, six 1/4" lock CORNER CAPS washers and six 1/4" hex nuts. See figure 15. 1/4" FLAT 1/4" LOCK WASHER 1/4" x 3/4" WASHER
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Install thepolyhard topoverthefrontandsidepanels. Fasten using fourteen 1/4"x3/4"hexbolts, 1/4"flat 5/16" HEX NYLON CROSS washers, 1/4"lockwashers and1/4"hexnuts.See LOCKNUT WASHER BRACE figure17. Assemble the five clamps onto the cart flanges, placing one in f_ontcenter and two on each side, positioned approximately 12" from each end. Use a 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolt to secure each clamp from the bottom. See figure 17. •5/16" x 3/4 • HE)( BOLT POLY HARD TOP 1/4" HEXNUT 1/4"LOCK WASHER BOLT DOOR BRA
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Mount the chipper chute assembly onto the three Assemblethe engine base assembly to the welded weld bolts located on the back side of the blower angles on the tongue using four 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16' hex lock nLRs. NOTE: housing assembly. Fasten with three 5/16" bell washers (cupped side against chute assembly) and Use the upper set of holes in the welded angles. Make sure bolts are securely tightened. See figure 20. three 5/16" locknuts. Tighten securely. See figur
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• Assemble thehoseadapter (nozzle) to the front of the housing and secure with the three knobs, Make sure HOSE HANGER that the switch actuator bracket contacts the switch on ASSEMBLY the 24_ housing. See figure RUBBER HOSEAOAPTER TIE STRAP (NOZZLE) /_F--"-'o SWITCH ACTUATOR _, BRACKET FIGURE 26 FIGURE 24 • A hitch plate is furnished for tractors having square Place one hose clamp over end of hose and push (straight) hitch frames, as shown in figure 27, to hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle). Sec
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ASSEMBLY OF THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK CAUTION: Mower deflector must be replaced when Mow-N-Vac deck adapter is removed. Do Not operate mower unless & adapter or deflector is in place and properly mounted. Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: See Figure 28. Key Qty. Description A 2 Hex Bolts, 5/16" x 1" Identi_ your mower deck (see fold outs) and cut out B 3 Hex Bolts, 1/4" x 3/4" the correct discharge opening template for your C 2 Carriage Bolts, 5/16" x 3/4" mower deck
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Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check • Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" fiat washers and 5/16" lock for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim cutout, if nuts. See figure 32. necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washersto shim under the bracket next to the deck NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge surface. Ten extra w
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FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK Cut out two templatesand place on deck adapter as • Tape 46" template onto deck adapter. Mark and then shown in figure 34. Tape smaller one on top and cut out adapter. larger one on the side and bottom. After they are in place, carefully mark around the templates, then cut Fasten the angle bracket and the mounting bracket to out adapter to obtain correct opening. the mower deck as shown i
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KNOW YOUR CHIPPER VAC Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Chipper Vac. Compare the illustrationbelow withyour Chipper Vac to familiarizeyourselfwiththe variouscontrolsand their locations. HARD TOP BOOT PLUG TAMPER TARP STRAP CHIPPER CHUTE LATCH LOCK HARD TOP BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the CHIPPER CHUTE Used to hand feed yard vegetation, hard top, directing dischargedmaterial into the cart. including branches up to 3" in diameter, into impeller housing for chip
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BEFORE STARTING HOW TO USE YOUR CHIPPER VAC • Your Chipper Vac engine is shipped withoutoil or gasoline. Service the Chipper Vac engine with oil and CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. may be affected withthe addition of an • Inspect the Chipper Vac to make sure all covers (rear & accessory or an attachment. Be aware of door, hard top boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and changing conditions on slopes. deck adapter are property attached. • Check
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USING THE CHIPPER CHUTE • Materialsuchas stalksor heavy branchesup to 3" in diameter may be fed intothe chipperchute as shown in figure 37. • Be sure to wear eye protection and gloves when feeding material into the chipper chute. • Use the tamper plug, not your hands, to force material down through the chipper chute. For best performance, it is important to keep the chipper blades sharp. If the compositionof the material being discharged changes (becomes stnngy, etc.) or if the rate of discharge
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. i MAINTEN AN C ES C HEDULE _'__o_J Fill in datesas you _,_'_ _o_ =_ ServiceDates completeregular service. /,"_'_.,_,,,,_ Check for loose fasteners X Checksoft vinylboot X Checktire pressure X Check enoin_oil level X Lubricate X I Clean X X Maintain enoine oer instructions below and in enoine manual. BEFORE EACH USE WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire be
