Craftsman CHIP-N-VAC 486.24717 manual

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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. ,, Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck an[...]

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

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    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 p[...]

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    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 c[...]

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    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. / The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 provides a 12' x 5" diameter[...]

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    A -J B / / / j ........ K ..... J SHOWN FULL SIZE C D E I---:--:---_ F G H i N _.._ - .............. _ / 0 / p S Q R r ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... _=.<_j U NOT[...]

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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 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Axle Latch Stand Bracket Wheels 1 3 11 6 12 7 , 5 m _ /_ s 13 CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton) RER QT_ 1 1[...]

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

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    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 assembly [...]

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    • 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. % % 3/8" x 3" HEX BOLT TONGUE (FRONT) / j÷ 318" [...]

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    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. See fig[...]

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    • 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. Assemble door to rear of cartby resting bottom of door on door supports and pushing top of door in a[...]

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    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. Push hose onto hose adapter (nozzle). Tight[...]

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    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. ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TOTHE MOWER DECK NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware pac[...]

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

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    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. • Check t[...]

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    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. For best performance, [...]

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    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. 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 be[...]

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    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. Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outsid[...]

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    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. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Safety switch not contacted. 3. Fuel tank empty, or sta[...]

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    NOTES Cal11-866-576-8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp 21 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE[...]

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    NOTES 22 Cal11-866-576-8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp DO NOT RETURN TO STORE[...]

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    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 43093 2 8 43601 4 9 44678 2 10 43014 2 11 43866 9 12 47189 9 13 43814 12 14 41076 2 DESCRIPTION Cart Body Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Wheel[...]

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    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.__ 14 8 16 2 / 35 38 ® 13 ADAPTER #62468 31 30 36 12 51 24 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE[...]

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    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 Hanger Bracket 31 44850 4 43182 14 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" 32 23540 5 43840 2 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" 33 43866 6 43085 4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-1[...]

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    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. 1 Harness, Wire 15 1 Housing Ass'y. inner 16 1 Housing Ass'y. Outer 17 12 Bo[...]

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    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. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually t[...]

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