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Operators Manual
CRAFI".SHAN+ I
H.P.
SOFT TOP SYSTEM AND CART
Model No. 486.24504
• Safety
CAUTION:
• Assembly
Before using this product, read
• Operation
this manual and follow all
• Maintenance
Safety Rules and
• Parts
Operating Instructions.
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WARRANTY ............................................................... 2 MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 20 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3 STORAGE ................................................................ 21 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ................... 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 21 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 6 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS .......
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Anypowerequipment cancauseinjuryif operated improperly or if the userdoesnotunderstand howto operatethe equipment. Exercise caution atall times,whenusingpowerequipment. • Readandfollowall instructions inthis manual before • Ifthecutting mechanism strikes aforeign object, orifyour attempting toassemble oroperate thisequipment. Failure VacSystem should startto vibrate abnormally, stopthe to comply withtheseinstructions mayresultin personal engineimmediately, disconnect thesparkplugwireand injury.
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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 Vac System. I \ The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 provides a 15' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs, patios, window wells and other areas not accessible to the tractor. The model and serial numbers wilt be found on a decal MODEL NUMBER: 486.2450
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ATTENTION! Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly. CONTENTS OF LARGE VAC HARDWARE PACKAGE Ref. Ref. Qty. Description Qty. Description P A 3 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 3" 4 Nylon Washer B 2 Shoulder Bolt Q 2 Flat Washer, 5/16" R C 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" 1 Flat Washer, 7/16" W D 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 1-3/4" 4 Flat Washer, 1" T E 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4" 29 Hex Nut, 1/4" (SEMS) H 25 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 5/8" U 4 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4" V J 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Thread Forming 12 Hex N
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6 J jl 3 10 J 11 _18 19 j21 22 25 J 33 _29 31 CARTON CONTENTS Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description 1 1 Cover 17 1 Latch Stand Bracket 2 2 Top Connecting Tube 18 1 Front Panel 3 2 Support Tube, R.H. 19 1 Axle 4 2 Support Tube, L.H. 20 1 Front Tongue 5 1 Elbow (Discharge Chute) 21 1 Rear Tongue 6 2 Deck Adapter 22 1 Hose Hanger Bracket 7 1 Hose 23 1 Hitch Plate 8 1 Hose Hanger Rod Assembly 24 1 Hitch Pin 9 1 Hose Adapter (Nozzle) 25 1 Rubber Strap 10 1 Engine 26 2 Tailgate Guide 11 2 Hose C
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Thisunitisshipped WITHOUT GASOLINE orOIL.After Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket around the end assembly, seeseparate enginemanual forproper fuel of the cart body. andengine oilrecommendations. Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the bottom of the cart body using four 5/16" x 3/4" truss TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY head bolts and 5/16" (SEMS) hex nuts as shown in (1) Screwdriver figure 2. Do not tighten yet. (1) Pliers (1) 3/8" Wrench (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches 5116"x 3/4"
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Lay the cart down onto it's top flanges. • Pullthecartbodyhalves together. Align the latch stand bracket so that the tab is at the rear. Fasten the bracket to the rear set of holes at • Tightenthefourtrussheadbolts. the front of the cart, leaving the front holes empty for Tightenthesixhexboltsinthesidesofthecart. now. Use two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers Tightenthethreehexboltsinthebottom ofthecart, and 1/4" (SEMS) hex nuts. Use the 1/4" flat washers keeping thebottom aligned. as shi
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Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed Assemble aspacertubeontoeachendof theaxleas showninfigure7. back. See figure 9. Assemble a 1"flatwasher, a wheel(valvestem Assemble the front panel to the cart, sliding the facingout),andanother1"flatwasherontotheaxle bottom lip of the panel between the cart and the latch stand bracket. Secure with six 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts asshowninfigure7.Securethewheelwitha 1/8"x 1-1/2"cotterpin,spreading theendssothata hub and 1/4" SEMS hex nuts. Leave the u
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To install the fabric cart cover: Assemble thereduced endsoftheR.H.support tubesintotheendsoftheL.H.supporttubes.Fasten 1. Unzip the cover's rear flap and place the cover on thetubestogether usingtwo1/4"x 1"curvedhead top of the support tubes, making sure that the bolts,inserted fromthetop,andtwo1/4"(SEMS) hex zippered flap is at the rear of the cart. 2. Pull the front of the cover down over the front nuts.Seefigure11. support tubes and hook the cover's plastic channel 1/4" x 1" CURVED under the
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Remove the hex bolts, lock washers and hex lock • Assemble a plastic wheel to each engine mount nuts from the two holes in the impeller housing as bracket using a 3/8" shoulder bolt and 3/8" hex lock shown in figure 16. Assemble the hose hanger nut. See Figure 14. bracket to the two holes using the bolts, lock washers and lock nuts which you removed. USE THESE HOLES HOSE HANGER 3/8"SHOULDER USE PRE- ASSEMBLED LOCK fWASHERS AND G HEX LOCK NUTS FIGURE16 Assemble the elbow to the impeller housing u
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• Place the hose hanger rod assembly down into the • Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Fasten the hose hanger bracket on the impeller housing assem- hooks to the hose hanger rod assembly. See figure 20. bly. See figure 18. HOSE HANGER HOSE HANGER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY \ 25" TARP STRAP © © FIGURE20 FIGURE 18 • Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose. Push • Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: the hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten the a. Your tractor has a square (st
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Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER for fit of cutout as shown in figure 23. Trim cutout, if TO THE MOWER DECK necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction. NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware package will be used for any one particular fit up. NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge • Remove the mower discharge deflector from your wheels on mower deck mower deck. Save th
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• Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" hex WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK lock nuts. See figure 25. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck shown in figure 33. Tape smaller one on top and surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as larger one on the side and bottom. After they are in shims
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FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK Tape 46" template onto deck adapter. Mark and then cut out adapter. Fasten the angle bracket and the mounting bracket to the mower deck as shown in figure 34. Use two 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" lock nuts. The bolt heads go on inside of mower deck. Drill two 5/16" diameter holes in the deck adapter that will align with the holes in the angle bracket and the mounting bracket. Assemble the deck adapter to both bracket
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KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System. Compare the illustrationbelow with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. BOOT REAR FLAP \ \ \ \ \ \ LATCH LOCK LEVER CHOKE CONTROL \\ THROTTLE CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the REAR FLAP Zippered flap opens to allow contents of cart to be emptied. tongue. Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for dumping. THROTTLE CONTROL Contr
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HOW TO START YOUR VAC SYSTEM that no one is near the cart before releasing the ,_ CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure latch lock lever. without all covers being properly attached to the _, ARNING: Never start or run the engine blower housing and cart. • Remove the tailgate. • Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the • Check oil and gas in Vac engine. cart back. • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. • Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/ • Move choke lev
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _e_&_ _,o_ e Fill in dates as you ,_ e_-_e_ complete regular service. _'___f Service Dates Check for loose fasteners X Check cover X Check tire pressure X Check enqine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain enaine per instructions below and in enaine manual. BEFORE EACH USE WARNING: Always stop engine and CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS disconnect spark p
