Operator's IVlanuai CRnFTSMRH ° ROFESSIONAL VAC DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 IVlodei No. 486.24707 CAUTION: ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO.
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3 ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 5 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 6 CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 9 OPERATION .................................................................. 18 MAINTENANCE ..............................................
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand 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. Read this operating and service instruction manual carefully.
TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY = o 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 Yard Vac System. \ \ / \ \ /t \ 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.
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This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OiL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Screwdriver (!) Pliers (2) 7/1 6" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrench (2) 9/1 6" Wrenches (2) 3/4" Wrenches (only if figure 12 on page 12 is used) REMOVAL • Attach the hitch bracket to the front tongue using two 3/8" x 1" bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 2.
Assemble anaxleclip,a wheelanda 5/8"washeronto eachendoftheaxle.Assemble a second5/8"washer ontoeachendoftheaxleifspaceallows.Secureboth wheelsinplaceusingtwocotterpins.Seefigure4. WHEEL FLAT WASHER \ Place the cart bed braces and the cart tray onto the wheel support. Secure latch stand bracket underneath the tongue's latch lock lever. See figure 6. Assemble the cart tray and cart bed braces to the wheel support using eight 5/16" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.
Attach the engine mounting plate to the tongues using two 3/8" x 3" hex bolts in the back holes, two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts in the front holes and four 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 7. Place the hose hanger rod down into the hose hanger bracket on the impeller housing assembly. See figure 9. \ \\\ HINT: \ \ For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with a block of wood. HOSE HANGER ROD \ \ \ \ \ 3/8" x 1" HEX BOLT 3/8" × 3" HEX BOLT 6 i i 3/8" NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 9 FIGURE 7 * Attach the plasti
Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Fasten the hooks to the hose hanger rod. See figure 11. CART COVER ASSEMBLY • HOSE HANGER ROD \ Slide the front support tube through the double loops at the front of the cart cover. See figure 13. DOUBLE LOOPS 25" TARP STRAP FRONT SUPPORT TUBE FIGURE 11 CART COVER FIGURE 13 Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, to help prevent binding.
Slide the second lower support rod (bent ends) through the sleeve along the bottom of the cart cover. Slide an end of the rope onto the end of the rod as it approaches each gap in the sleeve. The bend in the rod must face in the direction shown in figure 15. Place the top support angle inside the cart cover. Push the long plastic strip stitched to the bottom of the cover onto three welded bolts in the top support angle.
Securefrontsupporttubetotopsupportangle usingtwo1/4"x 1-1/4"hexboltsand1/4"locknuts. TIGHTEN. Do not over tighten and collapse support tube. See figure 18. NOTE: Cart bag not shown for clarity. / / • • Assemble a 1/4" x 3/4" bolt and 1/4" lock nut to each end of the second lower support rod. TIGHTEN, then back nut off 1/2 turn. See figure 20. Attach the lower support rod to the outside of the top support angle using two 1/4" flanged nuts. TIGHTEN. See figure 20. NOTE: Cart bag not shown for clarity.
• Place the assembled cart cover on top of the cart, fitting the welded bolts in the top support angle down into the holes in the cart. Assemble five 1/4" flanged nuts onto the welded bolts. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 22. Attach the braces to the top support angle and cart using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts, 1/4" washers and 1/4" flanged nuts. TIGHTEN. See figure 22. TIGHTEN the nuts on the welded bolts.
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. ASSEMBLING THE #62468 TOTHE MOWER DECK DECK ADAPTER Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 26. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction.
• Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" nylock nuts. See figure 28. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as shims. See figure 28. With deck adapter positioned correctly over the discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top of the deck adapter. See figure 29.
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. CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEVER LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the tongue. Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for dumping. BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the fabric top, directing discharged material into the cart.
HOW TO STARTYOUR VAC SYSTEM WARNING: Never start or run the engine without all covers being properly attached to the blower housing and cart. • Check oil and gas in Vac engine. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking.) Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
CUSTOMER • RESPONSiBiLiTiES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MA,=TE=A=OE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check cover Check tire pressure ch_ _ng!n_ oi! !ev_t Lubricate Clean !_,_'__P_./'I", ee;Ze_Y /,/_/,_/_°/_ '>" X X X _ X X X Service Dates Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
• • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. TO USE THE CART WITHOUT THE VAC SYSTEM Remove bolts holding frame to cart and store bag and frame in a safe place. If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL VAC 5 / jl 15 / • 9 27 \ 4 i I 7 \ 16 \ 18 , I r I I I I / 22 \ 11 i 2O 18 \ / I I " / © 6 26 / 14 23 / 24 22 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. 1 48791 1 2 43088 DESCRiPTiON REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON Cart Tray 15 25875 2 Cart Bed Brace 4 Washer, 1/4" Std.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL VAC 37 42 3 \27 43 10 / 4 42 ADAPTER #62468 17 20 21 12 8 40 J _3334 41 27 28 ....... 14 30 ......
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 1 66075 1 2 25874 1 3 25876 4 VAC REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON Top Support Angle Assembly 24 43574 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" Front Support Tube 25 43088 8 Washer, 1/4" Std.
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL VAC REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. NO. PART NO. QTY.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION LINE SLO ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES & HILL, MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to 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.
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