Craftsman Mow-N-Vac 486.24505, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...AC Model No 486 24505 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 PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...rding to instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates Chicago I...

Page 3: ... partsand tighten to assure continuedsafe operation Check all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help insure safe operation Check vinyl hard top boot frequently for wear Replace if worn or damaged Never operate Mow N Vac unless deck adapter hose hose adapter nozzle elbow boot and top cover are properly attached in their place Do not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart w...

Page 4: ...r grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable Local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of Califomia the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on fede...

Page 5: ... Washers 1 4 I D W 2 Washer 7 16 Std X 5 Flat Washers 1 4 I D Y 2 Flat Washer 5 16 Std Z 1 Nylon Washers 21 64 Small AA 1 Steel Flat Washers 1 1 2 O D BB 1 Nylon Washers 1 1 2 O D Large CC 2 Hex Bolts 3 8 x 3 1 4 DD 1 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 2 3 4 EE 2 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 FF 1 Description Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 0 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Hex Bolts 1 4 2...

Page 6: ... Qty Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Corner Cap Latoh Lock Assembly Latch Stand Bracket Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Front Panel Wheel Support Axle Cart Body Wheel CARTON CONTENTS Cart Body Carton _ 9 _0 _ 1 _ 13 14 _ 15_ i_ _ARTON CONTENTS Mow N Vac Carton 6 Ref Qty Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Front Panel 2 Side Panels Left Right 1 Rear Door 1 Hose 2 Hos...

Page 7: ...n For best stability assemble on a smooth level surface Assemble halves together using three 1 4 x 1 2 hex bolts and 1 4 hex nuts SEMS as shown in figure 1 Do not tighten 1 4 x 1 2 HEX BOLT 1 4 HEX NUT SEMS FIGURE 1 Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside of cart as shown in figure 2 Fasten to the bottom of the cart body using six 5 16 x 3 4 slotted head screws and 5 16 hex nuts SEM...

Page 8: ...ex nuts SEMS TIGHTEN See figure 6 LATCH STANDBRACKET 1 4 x 1 2 HEX BOLT 1 4 HEX NUT SEMS FIGURE6 To prevent accidental tipping during the following assembly procedures lower the cart to rest upside down on the top flanges so that the wheel support is facing up Refer to figure 10 on page 9 Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart using eight 5 16 x 3 4 slotted head screws and 5 16 hex n...

Page 9: ... LOCK ASS Y _ TONGUE 1 4 LOCK WASHER 1 4 HEX NUT FIGURE 9 Positibn the tongue 0_ _e bottom of the cart as shown in figure 10 Assemble the axle through the wheel supportand the tongue Fasten the axle to the wheel support using two 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 hex nuts SEMS Tighten IMPORTANT Make sure the tongue is securely locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock assembly 1 4 x 1 3 4 HE...

Page 10: ...e engine is positioned with blower housing to the front ENGINE BASE ASSEMBLY 3 8 16 x 1 HEX BOL WELDED ANGLES ON TONGUE m _ _ FRONT 3 8 HEX NUT 3 8 LOCK WASHER FIGURE 12 Placea comer cap over each front comer of the cart as shown in figure 13 CORNER CAPS FIGURE 13 Position a side panel on top of the cart bed flange and front corner cap Align holes in side panel with holes in comer cap and holes in...

Page 11: ...1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts four 1 4 lock washers and four 1 4 hex nuts See figure 16 CROSS 1 4 x 3 4 BRACE HEX BOLT 1 4 Install the poly hard tbp over the front and side panels Fasten it to the panels using fourteen 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts 1 4 fiat washem 1 4 lock washers and 1 4 hex nuts Seefigure 17 Assemble four clamps onto the cart flanges two on each side of the cart positioned approximately 12 from eac...

Page 12: ...ng using two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts two large 1 1 2 nylonwashers and two 1 1 2 flat steel washers See figure 20 Tighten hex bolts securely Assemble one short tie strap to each side of rear door using one 1 4 x 1 1 4 hex bolt two 1 4 fiat washers one 1 4 lock washer and one 1 4 hex nut Assemble an S hook through the loose end of each strap See figure 19 Assemble a 1 4 x 1 hex bolt with a 1 4 hex nut ...

Page 13: ...FLAT WASHER MUST OVERLAP ON HOSE ADAPTER NOZZLE 5 16 LOCK WASHER 5 16 x 3 4 HEX BOLT SLOT IN HOUSING HOSE ADAPTER NOZZLE FIGURE 21 z 13 o Assemble a hose damp on end of hose and push hose onto the hose adapter nozzle seeflgure 22 Secure hose by tightening the screw on hose clamp Do not collapse hose adapter when tightening HOSE ADAPTER HOSE HOSE CLAMP FIGURE 22 Place hose hanger assembly into weld...

Page 14: ...the mower deck ASSEMBLYOF THE DECK ADAPTER 62468 TO THE TRACTOR AND MOWER Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter See Figure 2S Key Qty Deecdptlon A B C D E F G H I J K 2 Hex Bolts 5116 x 1 3 Hex Bolts I 4 x 3 4 2 Carriage Bolts 5116 x 314 3 Hex Lock Nuts 5 16 18 Thread 3 Hex Lock Nuts 1 4 20 Thread 3 Flat Steel Washers 1 4 Std 12 Flat Washers 5 16 Std 3 Nylon Washers 21 64 1 Mounting Strap 1 A...

Page 15: ...ge as posslble 1 2 FROM FRONT FIGURE 26 Position the adapter over the deck opening and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 27 Trim cutout if necessary to allow tilting of adapter keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction NOTE Make sure adapter clears gauge wheels on mower deck DECK ADAPTER Curl on deck may be located outside of adapter or Inside depending on deck opening ...

Page 16: ...ORS WITH A 38 OR 40 DECK Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as shown in figure 31 Tape smaller one on top and larger one on the side and bottom After they are in place carefully mark around the templates then cut out adapter to obtain correct opening Bolt end of mounting strap to the 5 16 bolt on the mower deck The other end of the strap will bolt to a hole in the deck adapter which m...

Page 17: ...ll 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 brackets using two 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts 1 4 fiat washers nylon washers and 1 4 lock nuts Se_ figure 32 ANGLE BRACKET 1 4 NYLON WASHER XXX_ 1 4 FLAT 1 4 x 314 NYLON WASHER 114 x 3 4 HEX BOLl FIGURE 32 Assemble end of hose and hose clamp over th...

Page 18: ...lowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Let rope rewind slowly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until engine fires When engine starts move choke control gradually to RUN position HOW TO USE YOUR MOW N VAC CAUTION Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an...

Page 19: ...h a light machine oil At least once a season grease or oil the wheel bearings Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight oil A WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before clean ing lubricating or before performing any repairs or maintenance ENGINE MAINTENANCE Service sir cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condi...

Page 20: ... impeller 3 Mow N Vac cart is full CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill tank with clean fresh fuel 4 Open fuel shut off valve 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 1 Connect and tighten spl rk plug wire 2 Move choke lever to OFF position 3 Clean fuel line filltank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Adjust carburetor 6...

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Page 23: ...el Support Latch Stand Bracket Ass y Latch Lock Axle Wheel 1 Dia Cap Front Corner Wheel 15 6 00 x 8 00 REF PART NO NO 10 43093 11 43601 12 44678 13 43014 14 43175 15 1509 69 16 46978 17 143814 18 _46980 QTY DESCRIPTION 2 Cotter Pin 1 8 Dia x 1 1 2 4 Washer Flat 1 2 Spacer Tube 1 1 4 O D x 2 Lg 2 Hub Cap 25 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 27 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Thread SEMS 14 Sit Truss H...

Page 24: ...MODEL 486 24505 MOW N VAC 31 82 20 31 57 62 63 64 65 65 2O 51 80 39 41 62 67 41 30 63 64 20 57 24 3 42 48 47 14 49 47 21 27 ADAPTER KIT 62468 46 73 77 39 q 75 81 J 53 36 _ ss _ 54 _ TO TRACTOR 24 ...

Page 25: ...e Adapter Nozzle 65 43910 21 1 6 O D Hose 66 44840 2 2 Hose Clamp 6 Dia 67 43661 2 1 Side Panel R H 69 1543 69 3 1 Front Panel 70 63025 1 1 Side Panel L H 71 63026 1 1 Poly Hard Top 72 46938 3 Available only with item no 81 73 43081 12 1 Tie Strap 25 LB 74 43830 1 1 Hitch Pin 75 23560 1 5 Clamp Cart Ext 76 23825 1 1 Hitch Plate 77 23826 1 9 Lock Washer 3 8 ID 78 23827 1 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 2 3 4 LB G...

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Page 27: ...lace for future reference Use thle gulde to determlne If e slope Is safe for the operstlon of your tractor and Mow N Vec Refer also to the Instructlons In your vehlcle owners manuel r OQ lu u _ OmWZ i W _ IZ in w_ wO u CO OZ_ _ p o 0 I o 27 ...

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