Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 486.24717 Craftsman
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Operator's IVlanuai CRnFTSMRH ° PROFESSIONAL CHIP-N-VAC Model No. 486.24717 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
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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1 _9 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton) REF. 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 2 QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 Wheel Support REF. QTY, DESCRIPTION 6 1 Hose 10 Rear Tongue Front Tongue Hose Hanger Rod Cart Body 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 2 Ta.
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) 7/16.
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.
• Flip the cartover so thatit rests on its wheels. ASSEMBLING VAC PARTS • 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.
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. Fasten the side panel to the cart bed flange using two 1/4"x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts.
• 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.
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. See figure 18. HOSE ADAPTER (NOZZLE) KNOB 1 FIGURE 18 SWITCH ACTUATOR BRACKET • Place a hose clamp onto one end of hose.
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.
Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 24. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction.
BEFORE STARTING HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N=VAC • 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. • Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure all covers (rear door, vinyl 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 29. 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 maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service.
SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES • Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away from the spark plug. Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See figure 30. Locate one of the chipper blades in the access plate opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand.
PROBLEM 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION 1.
NOTES Cal11-866-576-8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp 21 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
NOTES 22 Cal11-866-576-8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 CART BODY 8 2 6 / 1 12 J 11 11 / 11 13 18 14 4 / / 27. 20 17 16 22 24 lg REE PART NO. QT_ 1 23985 2 2 62458 1 3 23507Y 1 4 24497Y 1 5 24897 1 6 46272 2 7 4309.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 PROFESSIONAL CHIP-N-VAC 23 4 39 40 22 28 _ 8 25 26 27 52,53,54,55 I I e_ 13 ' 13 34 24 20 21 40 c_ -@ 13 5O 9 18 19 35 12 15.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 PROFESSIONAL CHIP=N=VAC REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 1 24080 1 Engine Base 29 43790 2 24078 2 Brace, Housing 30 44849 3 24958 1 Hose H.
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 PROFESSIONAL CHIP=N=VAC iMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY @ REF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 629-0241A 63993 24633 43182 710-0772 710-1268 43063 712-0421 47810 43086 719-0330B 725-1700 725-3166 726-0272 QTY. DESCRIPTION REF.
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT FOLD ALONG LINE SLc ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. & WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.
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