Craftsman CHIP-N-VAC 486.24717, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...rts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts 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 ...

Page 2: ...cluding but not limited to blades spark plugs air cleaners belts and oil filters Standard maintenance servicing oil changes or tune ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear accident or improper operation or maintenance Repairs necessary because of operator abuse includ...

Page 3: ...r wear Replace if worn or damaged Never operate Chipper Vac unless deck adapter hose hose adapter nozzle discharge chute elbow chipper chute and top cover are properly attached in their place Do not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart while engine is running Never attempt to change hose adapter nozzle or to install remote hose attachment when engine is running Keep all shields an...

Page 4: ...void a fire hazard keep leaves grass and other combustible debris off hot muffler and engine Do Not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzle or optional Hose Kit with engine running Do Not operate unit unless nozzle or optional Hose Kit is secured in place Do Not fill gas tank while engine is running Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling ROTATING CUTTING BLADES KEEP HANDS AND FEET...

Page 5: ...d 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 attached to the engine base You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 486 24717 Ca...

Page 6: ...lt 1 4 x 1 Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 iHex Bolt 1 4 x 5 8 iHex Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 Thread Forming Truss Head Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 iNylon Washer Flat Washer 1 4 Flat Washer 5 16 Flat Washer 7 16 Flat Washer 1 iNylock Nut 1 4 REF QTY DESCRiPTiON CART VAC Q 12 9 Nylock Nut 5 16 R 1 Nylock Nut 1 2 S 5 Nylock Nut 3 8 T 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 U 2 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 1 2 V 2 Hub Cap W 2 Spacer Tube X 2 Door Sup...

Page 7: ...nd Bracket Wheels 1 3 11 6 12 7 5 m _ _ s 13 CARTON CONTENTS Mow N Vac Carton RER QT_ 1 1 2 2 3 1 4 1 5 2 6 1 7 1 DESCRIPTION Front Panel Side Panels Rear Door Cross Brace Hose Clamp Adapter Bracket Deck Adapter RER QT_ 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 1 13 1 DESCRIPTION i Poly Hard Top Hitch Bracket Hose Adapter Nozzle Elbow i Engine Base Assembly Chipper Chute w Tamper Plug Cal11 866 576 8388formissingparts...

Page 8: ...hardware packs Keep contents of each hardware package separate ASSEMBLING THE CART BODY Place cart body halves upright on a smooth level surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway See figure 1 CAUTION Do not leave the cart unattended in upright position during assembly A falling cart can cause personal injury Pay close attention to the stability of the cart while it remains in an upright p...

Page 9: ...ht See figure 5 LATCH STAND BRACKET 1 4 NYLOCK NUT Tab at rear 1 4 FLAT 1 4 x 5 8 HEX BOLT Position the rear tongue on the wheel support and the latch stand bracket Assemble the axle through the wheel support and the tongue See figure 6 iMPORTANT Make sure the tongue is securely locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever AXLE TONGUE FIGURE 6 o o Assemble a spacer tube onto each end ...

Page 10: ...and tongue with the hair cotter pin See figure 9 r 318 NYLOCK NUT TONGUE HAIR COTTER PIN FIGURE 9 Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed back See figure 10 Assemble the front panel to the cart bed sliding the bottom lip of the panel in between the cart bed and the latch stand bracket Fasten the panel to the bottom and sides of the cart bed using six 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock n...

Page 11: ...the end of the bolt Repeat on the other side Assemble the cross brace to the top rear holes in the side panels using four 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts See figure 12 1 4 NYLOCK NUT 1 4 x 5 8 HEX BOLT i 1 4 NYLOCK NUT 1 4 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 12 Call 1 888 578 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Assemble a door latch at each end of the cross brace using a 5 16 x 3 ...

Page 12: ...olts and 5 16 nylock nuts Tighten See figure 16 Assemble the elbow to the impeller housing using four 5 16 x 3 4 thread forming hex bolts and four nylon washers Push while turning to help start the bolts into the unthreaded holes Tighten See figure 17 To center the elbow with the opening in the hard top a Push the vinyl boot back inside the opening b Loosen by approximately 1 4 turn each the four ...

Page 13: ...88 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE HINT Tip the cart bed back for easier access in the next paragraph Attach the chipper chute assembly to the weld bolts on the back side of the impeller housing using three 5 16 flat washers and 5 16 Nylock nuts Tighten See figure 20 Insert the tamper plug into the end of the chipper chute assembly CHIPPER CHUTE ASSEMBLY 5 16 NYLOCK NUT F...

Page 14: ...ting deflector CAUTION Mower deflector must be replaced when Chip N Vac deck adapter is removed Do Not operate mower unless adapter or deflector is in place and properly mounted Identify your mower deck see fold outs and cut out the correct discharge opening template for your mower deck size If there is no template for your deck size you can make your own template by marking around a piece of card...

Page 15: ...f deck adapter as close as possible to the offset in the adapter bracket see if the slot in the adapter bracket can be aligned with one or two of the deflector holes in your mower deck s discharge opening If the bracket can not be located correctly using existing holes it will be necessary to drill one or two 5 16 diameter holes in the deck See figure 25 With deck adapter positioned correctly over...

Page 16: ...mal yard such as light branches leaves twigs etc WARNING Should your Chip N Vac become clogged shut off tractor and Chip N Vac engines Before attempting to unclog remove wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting To empty cart shut off tractor engine and set brake Shut off Chip N Vac engine Remove rear door from cart Release the latch holding cart down to the tongue by pulling up on the l...

Page 17: ...scharged changes becomes stringy etc or if the rate of discharge slows down considerably it is likely that the chipper blades are dull and need to be sharpened or replaced Refer to the Service and Adjustments section on page 29 WARNING Do not attempt to feed any material larger than 3 in diameter into the chipper chute Personal injury or damage to the machine could result DANGER Keep hands out of ...

Page 18: ...utomotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or before performing any repairs or maintenance ENGINE MAINTENANCE Check oil level before each use Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely d...

Page 19: ...in the same manner Replace or sharpen blades If sharpening make certain to remove an equal amount from each blade Reassemble in reverse order NYLOCK NUTS ACCESS PLATE c _ c NOTE Make certain the blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward as viewed from the access plate opening FIGURE 30 Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage ...

Page 20: ... hose adapter nozzle Fill tank with clean fresh fuel Open fuel shut off valve Clean adjust gap or replace Connect and tighten spark plug wire Move choke lever to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Adjust carburetor Service air cleaner Adjust carburetor Fill crankcase with proper oil Stop engi...

Page 21: ...NOTES Cal11 866 576 8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp 21 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 Cal11 866 576 8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp DO NOT RETURNTO STORE ...

Page 23: ...cer Tube 1 1 4 x 2 Lg Hub Cap Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 Truss Hd Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Spacer RER PART NO QT_ 15 43088 2 16 63917Y 1 17 63155Y 1 18 24614 1 19 23475 1 20 43884 1 21 43343 1 22 43087 2 23 23838 2 24 HA21362 5 25 47407 1 26 47408 1 27 43574 3 28 47810 13 DESCRIPTION Washer Flat 1 4 Tongue Weldment Ass y Rear Tongue Weldment Ass y Front Latch Lock Lever Hitch Bracket Hitch ...

Page 24: ...ONAL CHIP N VAC 23 4 39 40 22 28 _ 8 25 26 27 52 53 54 55 I I e_ 13 13 34 24 20 21 40 c_ 13 5O 9 18 19 35 12 15 __ 14 8 16 2 35 38 13 ADAPTER 62468 31 30 36 12 51 24 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 25: ...825 20 24678 2 Side Panel Cart Extension 49 23826 21 24679 1 Front Panel Cart Extension 50 22 23836 1 Cross Brace 23 64244 1 Hard Top Assembly 51 62468 Includes 24 25 26 27 24 43882 4 Rivet 3 16 52 63376 25 43910 4 Washer Flat 3 16 53 735 0249 26 24798 4 Boot Mounting Strap 54 781 0633 27 48133 1 Vinyl Boot Hardtop 55 728 3001 28 44790 1 Poly Rear Door 26633 1 Strap Tarp 25 4 S Hook 32 4 Strap Tar...

Page 26: ... 21 3 Knob 22 14 Nut Hex Nylock 5 16 18 23 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Spring Type 24 1 Adapter Mounting 25 1 Cover Switch 26 1 Snap Mount Switch 27 1 Clamp PART NO 731 1613 24958 48843 24606 736 0247 63924 710 1273 43003 629 0923 44738 710 1054 742 0544 781 0627 QTY 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 1 DESCRIPTION Cover Switch Hose Hanger Bracket iNut Nylock Jam 5 16 18 Thd iSpacer Housing Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 ...

Page 27: ... prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Braking may be affected by tractor attachment Reduce speed on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure...

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