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Operator's Manual
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6.5 HP CHIP-N-VAC
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Model No. 486.24517
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
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CAUTION:
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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. 40316 (08/06)
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WARRANTY ................................................................ 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................... 21 SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................. 21 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 22 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
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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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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, t t \\ \\ 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 will be found on a decal MODEL
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SHOWN FULL SiZE N \ \ / / .W EE NOT SHOWN FULL SiZE FF / X Y Z BB J AA / GG See page 13 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description Cart Vac Cart Vac A 3 -- Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3" S 10 9 Nylock Nut, 5/16" B -- 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" T -- 1 Nylock Nut, 1/2" C 2 -- Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" U 5 -- Nylock Nut, 3/8" D -- 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4" V 1 -- Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" E -- 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" W 2 -- Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
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....... 1 10 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body 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 Body 10 2 Wheels 1 2 3 7 6 \ \ \, 13 12 14 \ lO \ 11 \ \ CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton) Ref. Ref. Qty. Description Qty. Description 1 1 Front Panel 8 1 Poly Hard Top 2 2 Side Panels 9 1 Hitch Bracket 3 1 Rear Door 10 1 Hose Adapter (Nozzl
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Thisunitisshipped WITHOUT GASOLINE orOIL.After 3. Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket over the end of assembly, seeseparate enginemanual forproper fuel the cart bed. Position the two door support brackets andengineoilrecommendations. 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 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. (1) Screwdriver (1) Plier
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7, Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart 10. Position the rear tongue on the wheel support and the using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" latch stand bracket. Assemble the axle through the nylock nuts as shown in figure 4. Heads of bolts go on wheel support and the tongue. See figure 6. 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 SUPPO
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13. Flip the cart over so that it rests on its wheels. ASSEMBLING VAC PARTS 14. Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue 17. 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 18. 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
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23. Assemble a door latch at each end of the cross brace 20. 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 to the front panel using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts 5/16" nylock nut. Place the nylon washer between the 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 wi
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25.Assemble ashorttarpstrapto reardoorusingone 29. Remove the hex bolts and nylock nuts from the two 1/4"x 1-1/4"hexbolt,two1/4"flatwashers andone holes in the impeller housing shown in figure 17. 1/4"nylocknut.Assemble an"S"hookthrough loose Assemble the hose hanger bracket to the impeller endofstrap.Seefigure15.Repeat onothersideof housing using the bolts and nylock nuts which you door. removed. 26.Assemble doorto rearof cartbyrestingbottom of doorondoorsupports andpushing topof doorin USE THE
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33.Assemble thehoseadapter (nozzle) tothefrontof HINT: Tip the cart bed back for easier access in the next theimpeller housing andsecurewiththethreeknobs. paragraph. Makesurethattheswitchactuator bracket contacts 37. Attach the chipper chute assembly to the weld bolts theswitchonthehousing. Seefigure19. on the back side of the impeller housing using three 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" Nylock nuts. Tighten. See figure 21. HOSE ADAPTER 38. Insert the tamper plug into the end of the chipper (NOZZLE)
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CAUTION: Mower deflector must be ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) replaced when Mow-N-Vac deck adapter TOTHE MOWER DECK is removed. Do Not operate mower unless adapter or deflector is in place and properly mounted. Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: FiTTiNG TO SEARS TRACTORS See Figure 23. (and other tractors listed on white fold out sheets) If you have a Murray brand tractor with a 38", 40" or 46" Key Qty. Description deck, go directly to instructions on page 16. ATTENTION: The yel
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, Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check 6. Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" for fit of cutout as shown in figure 25. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as nylock nuts. See figure 27. 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 e
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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 29. Tape smaller one on top and larger cut out adapter. one on the side and bottom. After they are in place, , carefully mark around the templates, then cut out Fasten the angle bracket and the mounting bracket to adapter to obtain correct opening. the mower deck as show
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BEFORE STARTING HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N=VAC 1. Your Chip-N-Vac engine is shipped without oil or CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability gasoline. Service the Chip-N-Vac engine with oil and may be affected with the addition of an gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. accessory or an attachment. Be aware of 2. Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure all covers (rear changing conditions on slopes. door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck 1. Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure all c
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USING THE CHIPPER CHUTE 1. Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute as shown in figure 32. 2. Be sure to wear eye protection and gloves when feeding material into the chipper chute. 3. Use the tamper plug, not your hands, to force material down through the chipper chute. 4. 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 rat
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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. dates asyou complete regular service. _ _,,,_¢_ "/" Service Dates Check for loose fasteners X Check soft vinyl boot X Check tire pressure X Check engine oi! 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 FASTENERS lubricating
