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Operators Manual
LCRRFTSHRN" I
H.P.
CHIPPER VAC SYSTEM
Model No, 486.24516
• 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.
www.searS.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S,A, FORM NO. 47813 (8/00)
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WARRANTY ............................................................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 23 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3 STORAGE ................................................................ 23 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 24 CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 8 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS ......
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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 instructions in this manual before • Check all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help insure safe operation. attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal • Check vinyl hard top boot frequently for wear. Replace if
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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 clothe
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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 Chipper Vac System. L ,,- \\ x, i II I The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 I provides a 15' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs, patios, window wells and other I areas not accessible to the tractor. The model and serial numbers will be found on a d
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ATTENTION! Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly. CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE IN CART CARTON Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description A 3 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 3" Z 11 Hex Nut, 1/4" B 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 1-3/4" BB 14 Hex Nut, 5/16" D 2 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 1-1/4" EE 5 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8" J 9 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 5/8" GG 2 Pin, Cotter 1/8" x 1-1/2" M 14 Bolt, Truss Head 5/16" x 3/4" HH 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" O 11 Lockwasher, 1/4" II 2 Hub Cap P 14 Lockwasher, 5/16" JJ 2 Spacer
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10 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Carton) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description 1 1 Wheel Support 6 1 Hose 2 1 Rear Tongue 7 1 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 3 1 Front Tongue 8 1 Axle 4 1 Hose Hanger Rod Assembly 9 1 Latch Stand Bracket 5 2 Cart Bodies 10 2 Wheels / 17 12 CARTON CONTENTS (Vac Carton) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description 1 1 Front Panel 10 1 Deck Adapter 2 2 Side Brackets 11 1 Hose Hanger Bracket 3 2 Side Panels 12 1 Adapter Bracket 4 1 Dump Handle 13 1 Skid Plate 5 1 Prop Ro
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This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After • Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket over the end of assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel the cart bed. Position the two door support brackets and engine oil recommendations. on the bottom of the reinforcement bracket as shown in figure 2. Fasten the reinforcement bracket and the TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY door supports to the bottom of the cart using six 5/16" (1) Screwdriver x 3/4" truss head screws, 5/16" lock washers an
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• Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart Align the latch stand bracket so that the tab is at the rear. Fasten the bracket to the rear set of holes at the using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head screws, 5/16" lock washers, and 5/16 hex nuts as shown in figure 4. front of the cart using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" Heads of screws go on the inside of cart. Tighten. flat washers, 1/4" lock washers, and 1/4" hex nuts. Use the 1/4" flat washers as shims between the bracket and the cart b
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• Assemble a spacer tube onto each end of the axle as • Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue using shown in figure 8. two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" • Assemble a 1" flat washer, a wheel (valve stem hex lock nuts. Tighten. See figure 10. facing out), and another 1" flat washer onto the axle • Assemble the hitch pin to the hitch bracket and tongue, as shown in figure 8. Secure the wheel with a 1/8" x securing it with the 1/8" hair cotter pin. See figure 10. 1-1/2
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Lower the front of the cart and lock it to the tongue Assemble a 1/4" hex nut, 1/4" lock washer and 114" with the latch lock lever. flat washer onto each end of a tie rod. Insert the rod Place a side panel down onto the cart, fitting it inside ends through the middle hole in each side panel and the front panel. Fasten the side panel to the front side bracket. Assemble another 1/4" flat washer, 1/4" panel using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" lock lock washer and 1/4" hex nut onto each end of t
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• Assemble a 1/4" hex nut and then a 1/4" flat washer Place a 3/8" flat washer onto the end of the right prop rod and insert the rod into the lower hole in the side of onto each end of a tie rod. Insert the rod ends through the hardtop. Assemble a 3/8" flat washer and a 3/8" the upper holes in the sides of the hardtop. Assemble hex lock nut onto the rod on the outside of the hard another 1/4" flat washer and 1/4" hex nut onto each top. Tighten the nut and then loosen 1/2 turn. See end of the tie
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• Assemble a short tie strap to the rear door using one Remove the hex bolts, lock washers and hex lock 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, two 1/4" flat washers, one 1/4" nuts from the two holes in the impeller housing as lock washer and one 1/4" hex nut. Assemble an "S" shown in figure 22. Assemble the hose hanger hook through the loose end of the strap. See figure bracket to the two holes using the bolts, lock washers 20. Repeat on other side of door. and lock nuts which you removed. • Attach the door to
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Assemble the bose adaptor (nozzle) to the front of • Place the hose hanger rod assembly down into the hose hanger bracket on the impeller housing assem- the impeller housing, securing it with the three knobs. bly. See figure 26. Make sure that the switch actuator bracket depresses • Loop the rubber tie strap under the hose. Fasten the the switch on the housing. See figure 24. hooks to the hose hanger rod assembly. See figure 26. HOSE ADAPTER (NOZZLE) HOSE HANGER ROD ASSEMBLY KNOB 1 25"TARP STRAP
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Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: • ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER a. Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, (#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK to help prevent binding. b. Your tractor has a lightweight hitch frame that needs reinforcing for towing the Mow-N-Vac. Use a 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 7/16" flat washer and a NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware 1/2" hex lock nut. See figure 28. package will be used for any one particular fit up. 1/2" x 1-1/4" • Remove
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• Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two Position the adapter over the deck opening, and 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" hex check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim lock nuts. See figure 32. cutout, if 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 washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as NO
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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 templates and 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
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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. HARDTOPBOOT DOOR LATCH LATCH LOCK LEVER \ I HARDTOP BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the hard top, directing discharged material into the cart. tongue. Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for dumping. DOOR LATCH Locks the rea
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HOW TO USE YOUR CHIPPER MAC BEFORE STARTING • Your Chipper Vac System engine is shipped without CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability oil or gasoline. Service the engine with oil and gas as may be affected with the addition of an instructed in the separate engine manual. & accessory or an attachment. Be aware of • Inspect the Vac System to make sure all covers (rear changing conditions on slopes, door, hardtop boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck adapter are properly attached. • Inspect the
