™ owners manual Model No. 45-04071 5.5 HP MOW-N-VAC CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Safety Assembly Operating Maintenance Repair Parts the fastest way to purchase parts www.speedepart.com PRINTED IN USA FORM NO.
SAFETY RULES Remember, 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. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to assemble or operate this equipment.
CARTON CONTENTS (NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE) 1. Tailgate 2. Cart Body (2) 3. Cart Cover 4. Engine 5. Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 6. Front Panel 7. Mower Adapter 8. Hose 9. Wheel (2) 10. Hose Clamp (2) 11. Wheel Support 12. Tailgate Guide (2) 13. Axle 14. Tarp Strap, 25" 15. Rear Tongue 16. Front Tongue 17. Latch Stand Bracket 18. Hitch Plate 19. Adapter Bracket 20. Hose Hanger Rod 1 21. Hitch Bracket 22. Latch Lock Lever 23. Tailgate Rope 24. Deflector w/ Elbow 25. Hose Adapter 26. Top Support Angle 27.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside of cart as shown in figure 2. Assemble to the bottom of the cart body using four 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten. See figure 2. 6. Position the tailgate guides on the inside of the cart bodies with guide channels to the front as shown in figure 2. Assemble using four 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts. Do not tighten. 7.
9. Assemble the front panel over the opposite end of the cart using four 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts as shown in figure 4. Leave two holes open in the bottom of the panel as shown in figure 4. With the cart body halves pulled together, tighten the two bolts in the bottom of the front panel, then tighten the bolt in each side. 11. Turn the latch stand bracket so that the aligning tab is at the rear (bottom) of the bracket.
IMPORTANT: Make sure drawbar tongue is securely locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever. 13. Insert the latch lock lever into the rear tongue as shown in figure 8A. Secure it in place using the 5/16" x 4" hex bolt and 5/16" nylock nut. 14. Attach the spring to the hole in the rear tongue and the lower hole in the latch lock lever as shown in figure 8B. 17.
19. Flip the cart over so that it rests on its wheels. 20. Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 12. HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with a block of wood. 21. Assemble the hitch pin to the hitch bracket and tongue, securing it with the 1/8" hair cotter pin. See figure 12. 24.
26. Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose. Push the hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten the hose clamp onto the hose and hose adapter. Do not collapse the hose adapter when tightening the clamp. See figure 16. 27. The remaining hose clamp will be used later to fasten the hose to the deck adapter. 29. Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: a. Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, to help prevent binding. b.
ASSEMBLING CART COVER 3. Slide the last lower support rod through outer edge of the cart cover. The bend in the rod must face in the direction shown in figure 21. 1. Slide the front support tube through the double loops located near the front of the cart cover. See figure 19. DOUBLE LOOPS CART COVER SUPPORT ROD BEND FRONT SUPPORT TUBE CART COVER FIGURE 21 FIGURE 19 PERFORM STEPS 4-6 IF YOU ARE USING SPRAY ADHESIVE (RECOMMENDED). IF YOU ARE NOT USING SPRAY ADHESIVE, SKIP TO STEP 7 ON PAGE 12. 4.
7. Secure front support tube to top angle support using two 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 23. 9. Attach the second lower support rod to the outside and the third lower support rod to the inside of the top angle support using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET. See figure 25. NOTE: Cart bag not shown for clarity. NOTE: Cart bag not shown for clarity.
. Slide each end of the rope through the holes in the tailgate shown in figure 28. 14. Tie a knot in the end of each side of the rope to secure the rope in place. Keep knot loose. See figure 28. HINT: Knot may need to be moved up or down in rope to secure tailgate. See step 18 for more information. 15. Slide tailgate into tailgate guides. 16. Attach clips to 3rd lower support rod and fasten them to the tailgate using two #10 x 5/8" slotted head bolts and #10 nuts. See figure 28. 17.
STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING, look in the fold-out sheets to find the template for your mower deck. If written instructions are printed on the template, follow those instructions instead of the instructions in this manual. ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER TO THE MOWER DECK 5. 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.
7. 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 32. 8. 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 33. 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 32. 9.
OPERATION 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. BOOT 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. THROTTLE CONTROL Controls speed of engine. CHOKE CONTROL Adjust to allow cold starting.
HOW TO START YOUR VAC SYSTEM TO EMPTY THE CART • Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake. • Shut off the Vac engine. • Loosen the draw string and pull the boot back from the elbow. • Remove the tailgate and fold up bag as shown below. • Use the rope from the tailgate to secure bag in upright position. Refer to illustration below. • Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the cart back. • Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/or leaves out of the cart.
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 t a e c s e e ea y s e for ter ver efor E Be Af B Service Dates Check for loose fasteners X Check cover X Check tire pressure X Check engine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
STORAGE • • • • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. 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. It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
CART REPAIR PARTS FOR 45-04071 5.
REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 45-04071 5.5 HP MOW-N-VAC REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO. 1 23912 2 2 24906 3 4 QTY.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-04071 SOFT TOP MOW-N-VAC 6 4 4 2 16 42 18 38 15 37 39 12 3 43 18 18 4 3 18 27 19 19 25 7 25 1 19 13 42 ADAPTER #62468 20 13 25 8 27 36 21 12 25 42 25 13 27 25 32 31 5 12 27 25 8 47 34 8 31 33 13 8 40 34 44 9 11 17 31 27 13 46 45 47 23 28 41 27 25 14 23 26 30 29 12 35 13 22 TO TRACTOR
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-04071 SOFT TOP MOW-N-VAC REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO. 1 25836 1 2 25740 3 Top Support Angle 26 23540 1 Hitch Plate 1 Front Support Tube 27 1543-69 9 Nylon Washer 25876 2 Brace 28 43351 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" 4 49864 3 Lower Support Rod 29 43262 1 Lock Nut, 1/2-13 5 43840 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" 30 43352 1 Flat Washer, 7/16" 6 49865 1 Cart Cover 31 43081 12 Washer, 5/16" Std.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-04071 SOFT TOP MOW-N-VAC IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 2 11 2 18 2 10 5 4 9 52 9 16 3 24 17 78 4 10 8 24 20 6 15 12 19 4 21 22 15 13 16 14 16 1 23 REF. NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO.
(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and Vac. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual. SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST FOLD A L O NG DO TTED L INE , R E P RESEN TING A 1 0 D E G REE S LOPE CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATEYOUR TRACTOR AND CART ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES.
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