Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 486.24516 Craftsman
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Operators Manual L CRRFTSHRN" 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. • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co.
WARRANTY ............................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 6 CARTON CONTENTS ...............................
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.
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.
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.
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ATTENTION! Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly. CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE IN CART CARTON Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty.
10 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Carton) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description 1 1 Wheel Support 6 1 Hose 2 1 Rear Tongue 7 1 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 3 1 Front Tongue 8 1 Axle 4 1 Hose Hanger Rod Assembly 9 1 Latch Stand Bracket 5 2 Cart Bodies 10 2 Wheels CARTON CONTENTS (Vac Carton) 17 / 12 Ref.
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 (1) Pliers (1) 3/8&.
• 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.
• 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.
Lower the front of the cart and lock it to the tongue with the latch lock lever. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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. HOSE ADAPTER (NOZZLE) KNOB 1 FIGURE 24 SW_CH ACTUATOR SAFETY BRACKET SW_CH_ • Place a hose c_amp onto the end of the hose.
• 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.
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.
FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK 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.
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.
BEFORE 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.
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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenanceschedule and the maintenance procedures listedin this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ "_ "_.
SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES • 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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start Loss of power; operation erratic. Engine overheats Too much vibration Unit does not discharge Rate of discharge when chipping slows considerably, or composition of discharged material changes.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 CART BODY 11 13 14 / 11 10 @ REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 I 14 6 9 PART NO. 23985 62458 23507 24497 23488 46272 43093 43601 44678 43014 43866 1509-69 43177 43178 43814 43086 43083 43088 QTY.
REPAIR PAFITS FOR I_ODEL 486.24516 CHIPPER VAC SYSTEM 4 39 72 28 3O 66 6O 38 37 61 59 4O 12_ 45 ADAPTER #62468 8. 44 _4o &-13 .ft54 2O 70 21 14 16 53 9 7 42_ TRACTOR 13 26.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 CHIPPER VAC SYSTEM REF, NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 VAC SYSTEM IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY Q I REF, PART NO. NO. 1 _29-0241A! 2 63933 3 24633 4 43182 5 710-0772 6 710-1268 7 43063 8 712-0421 9 43064 10 43086 11 Z19-0330A 12 725-1700 13 725-3166 14 726-0272 QTY. DESCRIPTION REF PART NO.
(D i II I I 10° 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.
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