Operators Manual LCRRFTSHRN" I H.P. CHIPPER VAC SYSTEM Model No, 486.24516 • • • • • CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman www.searS.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S,A, Estates, IL 60179 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts U.S.A. FORM NO.
WARRANTY ............................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 6 CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 9 OPERATION ............................................................ 19 MAINTENANCE .......................................................
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 to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
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.
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. L ,,- \\ x, i II 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.
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ATTENTION! Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly. CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE IN CART CARTON Ref. Qty. A B D J M O P Q R X 3 2 2 9 14 11 14 5 2 4 Description Ref. Qty.
10 CARTON Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 CONTENTS Qty. 1 1 1 1 2 (Cart Carton) Description Wheel Support Rear Tongue Front Tongue Hose Hanger Rod Assembly Cart Bodies Ref. Qty. 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 1 2 Description Hose Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Axle Latch Stand Bracket Wheels / 17 12 CARTON CONTENTS Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Qty. 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 (Vac Carton) Description Front Panel Side Brackets Side Panels Dump Handle Prop Rod (Right) Prop Rod (Left) Rear Door Tie Rods Hose Clamps Ref.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. TOOLS REQUIRED • Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket over the end of the cart bed. Position the two door support brackets on the bottom of the reinforcement bracket as shown in figure 2. Fasten the reinforcement bracket and the door supports to the bottom of the cart using six 5/16" x 3/4" truss head screws, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet.
• Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head screws, 5/16" lock washers, and 5/16 hex nuts as shown in figure 4. Heads of screws go on the inside of cart. Tighten. Align the latch stand bracket so that the tab is at the rear. Fasten the bracket to the rear set of holes at the front of the cart using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers, 1/4" lock washers, and 1/4" hex nuts. Use the 1/4" flat washers as shims between the bracket and the cart bed.
• Assemble a spacer tube onto each end of the axle as shown in figure 8. Assemble a 1" flat washer, a wheel (valve stem facing out), and another 1" flat washer onto the axle as shown in figure 8. Secure the wheel with a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin, spreading the ends so that a hub cap will fit over the pin. Assemble the hub cap by pressing it onto the flat washer. Repeat on other end of axle.
Lower the front of the cart and lock it to the tongue with the latch lock lever. Assemble a 1/4" hex nut, 1/4" lock washer and 114" flat washer onto each end of a tie rod. Insert the rod Place a side panel down onto the cart, fitting it inside the front panel. Fasten the side panel to the front panel using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4" hex nuts. Fasten the side panel to the cart bed flange using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers, 114" lock washers and 1/4" hex nuts.
• Assemble a 1/4" hex nut and then a 1/4" flat washer onto each end of a tie rod. Insert the rod ends through the upper holes in the sides of the hardtop. Assemble another 1/4" flat washer and 1/4" hex nut onto each end of the tie rod. Adjust the hex nuts to make the distance between the sides approximately the same front to rear. Tighten the nuts. See figure 16. Assemble the three hinges to the front of the hard top using six 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers, 1/4" lock washers and 1/4" hex nuts.
• Assemble a short tie strap to the rear door using one 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, two 1/4" flat washers, one 1/4" lock washer and one 1/4" hex nut. Assemble an "S" hook through the loose end of the strap. See figure 20. Repeat on other side of door. Attach the door to the rear of the cart by resting the bottom of the door on the door supports and pushing the top in against the cross brace. Swivel the door latches down until they lock into the slots in the sides of the cart. See figure 20.
Assemble the bose adaptor (nozzle) to the front of the impeller housing, securing it with the three knobs. Make sure that the switch actuator bracket depresses the switch on the housing. See figure 24. • Place the hose hanger rod assembly down into the hose hanger bracket on the impeller housing assembly. See figure 26. Loop the rubber tie strap under the hose. Fasten the hooks to the hose hanger rod assembly. See figure 26.
• ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: a. Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, to help prevent binding. b. Your tractor has a lightweight hitch frame that needs reinforcing for towing the Mow-N-Vac. Use a 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 7/16" flat washer and a 1/2" hex lock nut. See figure 28. NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware package will be used for any one particular fit up.
• Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction. NOTE: Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" hex lock nuts. See figure 32. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface.
FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as shown in figure 34. 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. • Tape 46" template onto deck adapter. Mark and then cut out adapter.
KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System. Compare the illustration below with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. HARDTOPBOOT DOOR LATCH LATCH LOCK LEVER \ I HARDTOP BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the hard top, directing discharged material into the cart.
BEFORE • HOW TO USE YOUR STARTING Your Chipper Vac System engine is shipped without oil or gasoline. Service the engine with oil and gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. Inspect the Vac System to make sure all covers (rear door, hardtop boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck adapter are properly attached. Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 Ibs). • • HOW • TO STOP YOUR CHIPPER VAC • To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to the OFF position.
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 37. 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenancescheduleand the maintenanceprocedureslistedin thissection. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners _ "_ "_._'_.,,"_F _ _,,J_'_ Service Dates "_/" X Check soft vinyl boot X I Check tire pressure X Check engine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
SHARPENING BLADES OR REPLACING CHIPPER NYLOCK NUTS • • • • • Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug. Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See figure 38. 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 other blade in the same manner. Replace or sharpen blades.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. 2. 3. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. Safety switch not contacted. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped). 5. Faulty spark plug. 1, 2. 3, 4, 1. Spark plug wire loose 2. Unit running on CHOKE. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Move choke lever to OFF position. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. 4.
REPAIR PARTS 11 FOR MODEL 13 486.24516 CART BODY 14 / 11 1 I 14 6 9 \ 10 \ @ REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 23985 62458 23507 24497 23488 46272 43093 43601 44678 43014 43866 1509-69 43177 43178 43814 43086 43083 43088 QTY. 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 9 2 13 13 14 14 14 2 REF. NO, DESCRIPTION Cart Body Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Wheel Support Latch Stand Bracket Axle, Wheel 1" Dia. Wheel w/Tire, 15 x 6.00 Cotter Pin, 118" Dia.
REPAIR PAFITS FOR I_ODEL 486.24516 CHIPPER VAC SYSTEM 72 4 \ 39 66 6O 61 38 37 59 28 13 \ 2O 70 21 14 3O \ 53 9 7 ADAPTER 8. 4O #62468 44 _4o .
REPAIR PARTS REF, NO. PART NO. QTY. 1 2 3 24080 24078 63226 1 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 43182 43063 43085 43086 43064 63375 14 2 4 16 15 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 781-0635 1 728-3001 3 43012 8 43013 10 7520155481 1 222261 1 63227 1 46420 1 43792 1 43793 2 24608 2 24609 1 24610 2 63918 1 43882 43910 23842 46480 44790 43790 44849 44850 23540 43866 43661 43088 1509-90 8 8 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 3O 2 59 2 FOR MODEL 486.24516 DESCRIPTION CHIPPER REF. NO.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 VAC SYSTEM IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY Q I REF, NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 _29-0241A! 63933 24633 43182 710-0772 710-1268 43063 712-0421 43064 43086 Z19-0330A 725-1700 725-3166 726-0272 QTY. DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 12 3 2 3 Harness, Wire Housing Ass'y. Inner Housing Ass'y.
i (D II I I 10° E=CD o & CAUTION: Do not operate your tractor and Chipper Vac System on a slope in excess of 10 degrees. Be sure of your tractor's towing and braking capabilities before operating on a slope. Avoid any sudden turns or maneuvers while on a siope. 3_ m 0 ," 91 m '-t .--Q.
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