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PROFESSIONAL CHIP-N-VAC
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Model No. 486.24717
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
,, Safety
Before using this product, read
,, Assembly
this manual and follow all Safety
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Rules and Operating Instructions.
,, Maintenance
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 26633 (08/13/08)
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WARRANTY ................................................................ 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................... 19 SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................. 19 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 20 CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. 7 REPAIR PARTS ILLUST
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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 attempting Check all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help insure to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure to comply safe operation. with these instructions may result in personal injury. Keep this Check vinyl hard top boot frequently for we
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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. \ \ / \ \ 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. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal MODEL NU
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SHOWN FULL SIZE A -J B C D E I---:--:---_ F G H i / / / ..... J _.._ -.............. _ 0 / j ........ N \ K \ / p S Q R r................................................................................................................................................................................................................... _=.<_j U NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE CC DD / W J X y Z AA / / EE See page 14 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.) REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. QT
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1 _9 10 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton) REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY, DESCRIPTION 1 6 1 Hose 1 Wheel Support 2 1 7 1 Rear Tongue Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 3 1 8 1 Axle Front Tongue 4 1 9 1 Latch Stand Bracket Hose Hanger Rod 5 2 10 2 Wheels Cart Body 1 3 5 \ \ m _ /_ s 7 \ 6 \, 12 11 \ 13 \ \ CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton) RER QT_ DESCRIPTION RER QT_ DESCRIPTION 1 1 Front Panel 8 1 i Poly Hard Top 2 2 Side Panels 9 1 Hitch Bracket 3 1 Rear Door 10 1 Hose Adapter (Nozzle) 4 1 Cross
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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 four (1) Screwdriver 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.
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Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart * Position the rear tongue on the wheel support and the latch stand bracket. Assemble the axle through the using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" wheel support and the tongue. See figure 6. nylock nuts as shown in figure 4. Heads of bolts go on the inside of cart. Tighten. iMPORTANT: Make sure the tongue is securely locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever. 5/16" x 3/4" TRUSS HEAD BOLT AXLE TONGUE WHEEL SUPPORT 5/
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• Flipthecartoversothatit restsonitswheels. ASSEMBLING VAC PARTS • Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed back. using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 10. See figure 8. HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with Assemble the front panel to the cart bed, sliding a block of wood. the bottom lip of the panel in between the cart bed and the latch stand bracket. Fasten the panel to the bottom and si
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Assemble a door latch at each end of the cross brace Place a side panel on top of the cart bed flange, inside the lip of the front panel. Fasten the side panel using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a 5/16" nylock nut. Place the nylon washer between the to the front panel using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts. Fasten the side panel to the cart door latch and cross brace. Tighten so that latch is bed flange using two 1/4"x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat snug but will still
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• Assemble a shorttarpstrapto reardoorusingone Assemble the elbow to the impeller housing using four 1/4"x 1-1/4"hexbolt,two1/4"flatwashers andone 5/16" x 3/4" thread forming hex bolts and four nylon 1/4"nylocknut.Assemble an"S"hookthrough loose washers. Push while turning to help start the bolts into endofstrap.Seefigure15.Repeat onothersideof the unthreaded holes. Tighten. See figure 17. door. To center the elbow with the opening in the hard top: Assemble doortorearofcartbyrestingbottom of a.
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HINT: Tip the cart bed back for easier access in the next Assemble the hose adapter (nozzle) to the front of the impeller housing and secure with the three knobs. paragraph. Make sure that the switch actuator bracket contacts *. Attach the chipper chute assembly to the weld bolts the switch on the housing. See figure 18. on the back side of the impeller housing using three 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" Nylock nuts. Tighten. See figure 20. HOSE ADAPTER Insert the tamper plug into the end of the ch
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BEFORE PROCEEDING, look in the fold-out sheets included with this manual to find templates for Sears mower decks, if written instructions are printed on the template, follow those instructions instead of the instructions in this manual. Remove the mower discharge deflector from your ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) mower deck. Save the deflector and hardware for TOTHE MOWER DECK remounting deflector. NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware CAUTION: Mower deflector must be pac
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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 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" for fit of cutout as shown in figure 24. Trim cutout, if nylock nuts. See figure 26. 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 NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge surface. Ten
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HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N=VAC BEFORE STARTING CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability • Your Chip-N-Vac engine is shipped without oil or may be affected with the addition of an gasoline. Service the Chip-N-Vac engine with oil and accessory or an attachment. Be aware of gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. changing conditions on slopes. • Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure all covers (rear door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck • Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure all cove
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USING THE CHIPPER CHUTE • Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute as shown in figure 29. 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 composition of the material being discharged changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or if the rate of disch
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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 soft vinyl boot 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 disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, CHECK FOR LOOSE FAST
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SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES NYLOCK NUTS c-_ ................ • Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away c............... from the spark plug. ACCESS Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock PLATE nuts. See figure 30. Locate one of the chipper blades in the access plate opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand. Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the blade and a 1/2" wrench on the impeller assembly', inside the housing. Remove the oth
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION . 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine fails to start Connect wire to spark plug. 2. 2. Safety switch not contacted. Correctly install hose adapter nozzle. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 4. Fuel shut-off valve closed 4. Open fuel shut-off valve. (if so equipped). 5. 5. Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 1. Loss of power; 1. Spark plug wire loose Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. operation
