OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 502493 552493 Includes Deck Adapter #62468 CHIP-N-VAC CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES........................................................ 3,4 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART............................ 5,13 CARTON CONTENTS.................................................. 6 ASSEMBLY................................................................... 7 OPERATION............................................................... 16 MAINTENANCE......................................................... 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS................................ 19 STORAGE..
SAFETY 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.
WARNING 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.
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE A B C D E F G L I O N K H M J V U Q P R W T S NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE Y X Z AA BB EE DD CC GG See page 13 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.) Ref. Qty. Cart Vac A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R 3 -2 ----9 -12 -2 --4 -9 2 -1 -2 2 6 14 20 4 -6 36 3 1 -2 38 -- Description Ref. Qty.
1 3 4 2 7 6 5 8 9 10 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton) Ref. Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 Description Ref. Wheel Support Rear Tongue Front Tongue Hose Hanger Rod Assembly Cart Body 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 Qty. 1 1 1 1 2 3 Description Hose Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Axle Latch Stand Bracket Wheels 4 5 7 6 12 9 8 13 14 10 11 CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton) Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Qty.
ASSEMBLY This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. 3. 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 four 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2. 4.
7. Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts as shown in figure 4. Heads of bolts go on the inside of cart. Tighten. 10. 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.
ASSEMBLING VAC PARTS 13. Flip the cart over so that it rests on its wheels. 14. Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 8. HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with a block of wood. 17. Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed back. See figure 10. 18. 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.
23. Assemble a door latch at each end of the cross brace using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a 5/16" nylock nut. Place the nylon washer between the door latch and cross brace. Tighten so that latch is snug but will still rotate. See figure 13. 20. Place a side panel on top of the cart bed flange, inside the lip of the front panel. Fasten the side panel to the front panel using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts.
25. Assemble a short tarp strap to rear door using one 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, two 1/4" flat washers and one 1/4" nylock nut. Assemble an "S" hook through loose end of strap. See figure 15. Repeat on other side of door. 26. Assemble door to rear of cart by resting bottom of door on door supports and pushing top of door in against cross brace. Secure top of door using door latches on each side. See figure 15. 27. Hook both the tarp straps onto the 1/4" x 1" hex bolts in the sides of the cart. See figure 15.
HINT: Tip the cart bed back for easier access in the next paragraph. 37. 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 21. 38. Insert the tamper plug into the end of the chipper chute assembly. 33. Assemble the hose adapter (nozzle) to the front of the impeller housing and secure with the three knobs. Make sure that the switch actuator bracket contacts the switch on the housing.
ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: See Figure 23. Key Qty. A B C D E F G H I J K 2 4 2 3 4 3 12 5 1 1 1 CAUTION: Mower deflector must be replaced when Mow-N-Vac deck adapter is removed. Do Not operate mower unless adapter or deflector is in place and properly mounted. Description Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Nylock Nut, 5/16" Nylock Nut, 1/4" Flat Steel Washer, 1/4" Std.
4. Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 25. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction. 6. Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" nylock nuts. See figure 27. 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.
FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK 1. Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as shown in figure 29. 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. 1. Tape 46" template onto deck adapter. Mark and then cut out adapter . 2.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N-VAC BEFORE STARTING CAUTION: 1. Your Chip-N-Vac engine is shipped without oil or gasoline. Service the Chip-N-Vac engine with oil and gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. 2. Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure all covers (rear door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck adapter are properly attached. 3. Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 lbs). Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment.
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.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. se e e n h u h us aso orag c a ac e st e s e e e y for ter ver efor E Be Af B Service Dates Check for loose fasteners X Check soft vinyl boot X Check tire pressure X Check engine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES NYLOCK NUTS 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away from the spark plug. 2. Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See figure 33. 3. 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. 4. Remove the other blade in the same manner.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Safety switch not contacted. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 4. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped). 5. Faulty spark plug. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Correctly install hose adapter nozzle. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 4. Open fuel shut-off valve. 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Loss of power; operation erratic. 1. Spark plug wire loose 2.
PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 502493/552493 CART BODY 12 A 2 11 A 13 1 11 13 12 23 28 11 1 15 28 3 4 5 6 8 8 10 9 12 20 27 7 22 18 5 14 19 28 17 16 25 21 24 26 24 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 23985 62458 23507 24497 24897 46272 43093 43601 44678 43014 43866 47189 43814 46980 QTY. 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 9 9 12 2 DESCRIPTION Cart Body Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Wheel Support Latch Stand Bracket Axle, Wheel 1" Dia. Wheel w/Tire, 15 x 6.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 502493/552493 CHIP-N-VAC 60 26 25 55,56,57,11 27 23 24 12 35 17 59 35 12 35 12 4 28 39 40 22 B 58 20 36 20 35 30 31 13 33 35 21 40 16 B 53 35 9 33 13 6 52 15 3 35 13 37 19 4 13 A 2 8 29 10,11 1 2 8 4 58 18 A 19 8 4 ADAPTER #62468 8 40 49 12 45 13 44 58 14A 14B 51 13 13 34 13 38 35 13 40 35 44 40 13 47 8 44 46 44 5 12 40 35 8 54 41 32 47 43 50 40 35 42 13 12 48 13 22 TO TRACTOR
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 502493/552493 CHIP-N-VAC REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 24080 1 2 24078 2 3 63226 1 4 43182 14 5 43063 2 6 43085 4 7 8 43064 15 9 63375 1 10 781-0635 1 11 728-3001 3 12 43012 22 13 47189 46 14A 75201554811 1 14B 1213120114B8 1 15 24097 1 16 49974 1 17 46420 1 18 43792 1 19 43793 2 20 24678 2 21 24679 1 22 23836 1 23 64244 1 24 43882 8 25 43910 8 26 24798 4 27 48133 1 REF. NO. Engine Base Brace, Housing Hose Hanger Bracket Ass'y. (Ref.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 502493/552493 CHIP-N-VAC IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 2 28 27 23 11 18 10 56 5 4 9 18 16 3 4 24 17 78 9 10 8 25 26 20 6 15 12 4 19 16 14 21 15 13 22 11 16 23 24 REF. NO. PART NO. 1 629-0241A 2 63993 3 24633 4 43182 5 710-0772 6 710-1268 7 43063 8 712-0421 9 47810 10 43086 11 719-0330A 12 725-1700 13 725-3166 14 726-0272 QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 12 4 2 3 3 12 4 1 1 1 1 Harness, Wire Housing Ass'y. Inner Housing Ass'y.
DEGRE E SLO PE 25 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 slope. CAUTION: Do not operate your tractor and Chip-N-Vac on a FOLD A LONG DOTTE D LINE , REPR ESENT ING A 10 OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.
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