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Craftsman CHIP-N-VAC 486.24517 manual

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  • Page 1

    Operator's Manual CRRFr$14RN ° 6.5 HP CHIP-N-VAC Model No. 486.24517 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 // i_I // // // // // / // / / / CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Mai[...]

  • Page 2

    WARRANTY ................................................................ 2 SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 6 CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. 7 ASSEMBLY ...............................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    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 perso[...]

  • Page 4

    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, va[...]

  • Page 5

    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, t t i The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 provides a 15' x 5" diamet[...]

  • Page 6

    SHOWN FULL SiZE N / / .W NOT SHOWN FULL SiZE EE X Y Z BB J AA / See page 13 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.) FF / GG Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description Cart Vac Cart Vac A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R 3 -- Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3" S 10 9 Nylock Nut, 5/16" -- 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1[...]

  • Page 7

    ....... 1 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body 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 Body 10 2 Wheels 10 1 2 3 lO 11 12 6 , 13 7 14 CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton) [...]

  • Page 8

    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 (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrench (2) 9/18" Wrenches (2) 3/4" Wrenches (only if figure 23 on page 12 is used) 3. Fit the tailgate reinfor[...]

  • Page 9

    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. 5/16" x 3/4" TRUSS HEAD BOLT WHEEL SUPPORT 5/16" NYLOCK _ NUT . FIGURE 4 , To prevent accidental tipping during the following a[...]

  • Page 10

    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. 3/8" x 3" _ HEX BOLT % _ _ o TONGUE (FRONT) /÷ 3/8" NYLOCK NUT BL[...]

  • Page 11

    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. 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. Tighten. Se[...]

  • Page 12

    25. Assemble a short tarp strap to rear door using one 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, two 1/4" flatwashers andone 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 cartby resting bottom of door on door supports and pushing top of door in[...]

  • Page 13

    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. See figure 19. HOSE ADAPTER (NOZZLE) KNOB 1 FIGURE 19 ACTUATOR BRACKET 34. Place a hose clamp onto one end of hose. Push hose onto hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten [...]

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    ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TOTHE MOWER DECK Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: See Figure 23. Key Qty. Description A B C D E F G H I J K 2 4 2 3 4 3 12 5 1 1 1 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&qu[...]

  • Page 15

    , 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. NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge wheels on mower deck DECK ADAPTER ,/ I MOWER DECK Curl on deck may be located outside of adapter o[...]

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    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 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 ob[...]

  • Page 17

    NOTES 17[...]

  • Page 18

    BEFORE STARTING HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N=VAC 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 tire[...]

  • Page 19

    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 perfo[...]

  • Page 20

    CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. dates as you complete regular service. _ _,,,_¢_ "/" Service Dates Check for loose fasteners X Check soft vinyl boot X Check tire pressure X Check engine oi! level X Lubricate X Clean X X Maintain engine per instructi[...]

  • Page 21

    SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES 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 o[...]

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    PROBLEM Engine fails to start Loss of power; operation erratic. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION 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. Spark plug wire loose 2. Unit running on CHOKE. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24517 CART BODY 12 / / 11 11 lO 6 8 ', 18 i; • i ; 28 / @ J 26 24 ..... ® 17 16 / I I i @//- 12 20 22 " REEl PART NO. NO. 1 23985 2 62458 3 23507 4 24497 5 24897 6 46272 7 43093 8 43601 9 44678 10 43014 11 43866 12 47189 13 43814 14 46980 QTY. 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 9 9 12 2 REE PART DESCRIPTION NO[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24517 CHIP-N-VAC 23 25 26 28 4 39 40 22 58 20 I J i 34 ADAPTER #62468 8. 44 40 49 35 347 45 13-6 46 F 47 13 54 5O 2O 21 53 19 32_ i 43 .......... Q"--'_ TO 42 _ 12 14 TRACTOR 58 16 2 / 38 13 24[...]

  • Page 25

    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24517 CHIP=N=VAC RER PART QTY. DESCRIPTION RER PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24080 24078 63226 43182 43063 43085 731-1617 43064 63375 781-0635 728-3001 43012 47189 1213120280E1 681-0068 63227 46420 43792 43793 24678 24679 23836 64244 [...]

  • Page 26

    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24517 CHIP=N=VAC IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY RER NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 @ PART NO. 329-0241A 63993 24633 43182 710-0772 710-1268 43063 712-0421 47810 43086 719-0330A 725-1700 725-3166 726-0272 QTY. 1 1 1 12 4 2 3 3 12 4 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Harness, Wire Housing Ass'y. Inner Housing Ass'y. Outer Bolt,[...]

  • Page 27

    SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE | | _ A CORNER OF A BUiLDiNG | | | | _ OR A FENCE POST | | | | | | |_ | | |_ | | | _1 | | | | | | | | | | CAUTION: Do not operate your tractor and Chip-N-Vac on a slope in excess of 10 degrees. Be sure of your tractor's towing and braking capabilities before operating on a slope. Avoi[...]

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    Your Home For repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door o[...]