Craftsman 48624505 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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MOW-N-VAC

Model No. 486.24505

CAUTION:

• Before using this product, read this manual and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 2

SAFETY RULES .................................................... 3,4

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ......................... 5,6

CARTON CONTENTS .............................................. 6

ASSEMBLY ................ _.......... !,.....!.._. .............. _........ 7

OPERATION ........................................................ ;.. 18

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 19

STORAGE ............................................................... 20

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 20

PARTS ................................................................ 23-25

SLOPE GUIDE ........................................................ 27

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page

LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY: ON

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Mow-N-Vac is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge. If this Mow-N-Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes_ this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of

purchase.

This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, includingthe failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179

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 Mow-N-Vac.

REMOTE HOSE KIT - Model No. 486.24508

The model number and serial numbers will be found on a

decal attached to the Mow-N-Vac. You should record bnth the serial number and the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24505

Any power equ pment car_ cause injury if Operated improper y or f 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 operating and

service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of this power

vacuum. Failure to comply with the instructions in this

manual may result in personal injury.

• Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safe

operation rules before using this equipment.

• Never allow children under 16 to operate this Mow-N-

Vac. Children 16 years and older should only operate under close parental supervision.

• Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without

proper instructions.

• Do not allow passengers to ride on this equipment or on

the towing vehicle-.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-

larly small children. Also keep area clear of pets,

• Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank

indoors, or when engine is running, or while engine is

hot. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. Engine and muffler get hot. Do not touch! To avoid fire

hazard, keep clean of debris and other accumulations, Never store Mow-N-Vac with fuel in tank. Allow engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure, Do not change engine governor settings.

Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of these parts could

create a fire hazard.

Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark

plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. Keep throttle control lever in stop

position.

If the Mow-N-Vac should become blocked with debris at

any point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to a complete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent

accidental starting. If you strike a foreign object, or if your Mow-N-Vac

should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine immediately, disconnect the spark plug wire and move

the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps.

a. Inspect for damage. b. Repair or replace anydamaged parts.

c. Check for loose partsand tightento assure

continuedsafe operation.

• Check all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help

insure safe operation.

• Check vinyl hard top boot frequently for wear. Replace if

worn or damaged.

• Never operate Mow-N-Vac unless deck adapter, hose,

hose adapter (nozzle), elbow, boot and top cover are properly attached in their place.

• Do not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of

cart while engine is running.

• Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing out of

Mow-N-Vac inlet and discharge areas. There are ROTATING BLADES inside these openings.

• Never attempt to change hose adapter (nozzle) or to : install remote hose attachment when engine is running.

• Keep shields and guards (e.g. hose adapter [nozzle] and

elbow) in place and securely attached.

• Always wear safety glasses or other suitable eye

protection when operating or maintaining this equipment.

• Do not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while

engine is running.

• Do not operate this equipment while intoxicated or while

taking drugs or medication that impairs the senses and

reactions.

• When using this equipment, start with the vehicle transmission in first (low) gear and then gradually

increase speed only as conditions permit.

• Operate this equipment at reduced speed on rough

terrain, along creeks and ditches and on slopes to

prevent tipping or loss of control. Do not drive too close

to a creek or ditch.

Vehicle braking and stability are affected by the addition of this equipment. Do not fill the Mow-N-Vac to its full capacity without checking the capability of the towing

vehicle to safely pull and stop with the Mow-N-Vac attached.

Before operating on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe

operation on slopes. Also refer to the SLOPE GUIDE_n page 27 of this owner's manual. Do not operate on slopes in excess of 10 degrees. STAY OFF STEEP

SLOPES.

• Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this

manual.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, it mean--Attentlont!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

This Mow-N-Vae was built to be operated according to the rulea for safe operation In this

DANGER: operator can result In serious Injury. This unit is capable of amputating fingers and hands

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the

and throwing objects Fa ure to observe the following safety Instructions could result In serious injury or death.

DO NOT REMOVE TOP COVER OR ATTEMPTTO EMPTY CONTENTS OF CART WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF EXHAUST DISCHARGE

AREA WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING,

EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN WHEN OPERATING VACUUM.

DO NOT REMOVE NOZZLE OR HOSE WHILE ENGINE IS

MUFFLER & ADJACENT AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ° F

RUNNING

WARNING

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near unimproved forest-covered, or

grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system isequipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable Local or state

laws (ifany). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of Califomia the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at you nearest engine authorized service center.

This unit isshipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL.. After assembly, see Separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

SHOWNFULLSIZE

HARDWARE PACKAGE (Mow-N-Vac Carton) Additional hardware packages shown on pages 6 and 14.

Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty.

A 38

B 2 C 9

D 1

E 9

F 1 G 36

H 1

I 28

J 1

K 2 L 3

M 2 N 3

0 4

P 2

Hex Nuts, 1/4.20 Thread Q 5 Hex Lock Nuts, 5/16-18 Thread R 4 Hex Lock Nuts, 3/8-16 Thread S 5 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-13 Thread T 1

Lock Washers 3/8" I.D. U 28 Lock Washer, 5/16" I.D. V 2 Lock Washers, 1/4" I.D. W 2

Washer, 7/16" Std. X 5 Flat Washers 1/4" I.D. Y 2

Flat Washer, 5/16" Std. Z 1 Nylon Washers, 21/64" (Small) AA 1

Steel Flat Washers 1-1/2" O.D. BB 1

Nylon Washers, 1-1/2" O.D. (Large) CC 2 Hex Bolts, 3/8" x 3-1/4" DD 1

Hex Bolts, 1/4-20 x 2-3/4" EE 2 Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" FF 1

Description

Hex Bolts, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.0" Hex Bolts, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolts, 1/4-20 x 3/4"

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

Clamps, for Cart Panels Door Supports

Hitch Plate Stop Angle

Hairpin Cotter Door Latch Hitch Pin

Tie Straps (Short) Tie Strap

•SHOWN FULI;;SI;[IE _

.IB ,_._. e Not Shown Full Size

HARDWARE PACKAGE (Cart Body Carton)

CARTON CONTENTS

_t_, • ,_,f ,_

D E

_ Description'

Sit. TrussHd. Bolt,5/16" x 3/4" Lg.

4 2

2 2

HexBolt,1/4"x 1/2" Hox Bolt,1/4"x 1-3/4"

HexNut, 1/4-20Thread(SEMS) HexNut,5/16-18 Thread(SEMS)

FlatWasher, 1" CotterPin, 1/8"x 1-1/2' Lg.

HubCap SpacerTube,2" Lg.

Bag contains extra 1/4" x 1/2" bolts and 1/4" nuts

CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton)

_/9 _0 _/1

_ 13 14\_ 15_ i_

(_ARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton)

Ref. Qty. Description

2 3 4 5

6 7

8 9

Corner Cap

Latoh Lock Assembly

Latch Stand Bracket

Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket

Front Panel

Wheel Support

Axle

Cart Body

Wheel

Ref. Qty. Description

1 Front Panel

2 Side Panels (Left & Right)

1 Rear Door

1 Hose

2 Hose Clamps

1 Cross Brace

1 Hose Hanger Assembly

1 Hitch Bracket

1 Elbow

1 Hose Adapter (Nozzle)

1 Adapter Bracket

1 Deck Adapter

1 Poly Hard Top

1 Engine Base Assemb|y

1 Tongue, Rear Section 1 Tongue, Front Section

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) 9/16" Wrenches

(2) 3/4" Wrenches (only if figure 24 on page 14 is used)

• Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside

of cart as shown in figure 2. Fasten to the bottom of the cart body using six 5/16" x 3/4" slotted head

screws and 5/16" hex nuts (SEMS). Do not tighten. See figure 2.

• Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the sides of the cart body using four 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts and

1/4" hex nuts (SEMS) as shown in figure 2. Do not

tighten.

1/4" HEX NUT

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from the Carton. Be sure the carton is empty before :

discarding.

• Lay out all the parts as shown in the carton contents.

Keep contents of hardware packages separated.

ASSEMBLY OF PARTS IN CART BODY CARTON

• Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level

surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway. See figure 1.

CAUTION: Do not leave the cart unat-

tended in upright position during assembly. A falling cart can cause personal injury! Pay

• Assemble halves together using three 1/4" x 1/2" hex

close attention to the stability of the cart while it remains in an upright position. For best stability, assemble on a smooth level surface.

bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS) as shown in figure 1.

Do not tighten.

1/4" x 1/2" HEX BOLT

_.J 114"x 1/2"

_'" _;:;__'"I-"_ 5/16 X 3/4"

._ SLOTTED BOLT

5/16" HEX TAILGATE NUT (SEMS) REINFORCEMENT

BRACKET

FIGURE 2

• At this fime, with the cart body halves pulled together, tighten the six slotted head screws assembled in

figure 2 and then tighten the four hex bolts assembled

in figure 2, Do not tighten the three hex bolts that

were assembled in figure 1.

• Carefully reverse the position of the cart so that it rests on the tailgate reinforcement bracket, as shown in figure 3.

FIGURE 1

1/4" HEX NUT (SEMS)

FIGURE 3

• Autimble the front p_melover the end of the cart using six 1/4" x 1/2' hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS) 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 four bolts In the bottom of the front panel, then tighten the

boltln each side.

At this time tighten the three bolts on the bottom of the cart which were assembled infigure 1.

• Assefnble the latch stand braCKet to tne cart uslng

four I/4' x I/2" hex bolts and I/4" hex nuts (SEMS). TIGHTEN. See figure 6.

LATCH STANDBRACKET

1/4" x 1/2' HEX BOLT

LEAVE HOLES OPEN FOR

LATCH STAND BRACKET

114"HEX NUT (SEMS)

1/4" x 1/2"

HEX BOLTS

1/4" HEX NUT (SEMS)

FIGURE 4

Assemble the wheel support to the bottomof the cart using eight 5/16" x 3/4" slotted head screws and

5/16" hex nuts (SEMS) as shown infigure 5. Heads of screws go to the inside of cart. Tighten.

SLO'I-rED SCREW

5/16" x 3/4"

1/4" HEX NUT (SEMS)

FIGURE6

To prevent accidental tipping during the following

assembly procedures, lower the cart to rest upside

down on the top flanges, so that the wheel support is facing up. Refer to figure 10 on page 9.

ASSEMBLY OF PARTS IN MOW-N-VAC CARTON

• Assemble the fronttongue over the top ofthe rear

•tongue using three 3/8" x 3-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock

washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 7.

WHEEL

SUPPORT

NUT(SEMS

FIGUI_E 5

_j.13/8" X 3-1/4" HEX BOLT

TONGUE (REAR) _ TONGUE

3/8" LOCK _

WASHER 3/8" HEX

FIGURE 7

LOCK NUT

• Assemble the hitch bracket to the drawbar tongue,

using two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hax nuts. Tighten. See figure 8.

3/8" x 1-1/4"

HEX BOLT _ HITCH BRACKET

3/8" LOC K'_(__F--_ WASHER _ ]lJ_ TONGUE

3/8" HEX._,,._ LOCK NUT

FIGURE 8

• Assemble the latch lock assembly to the tongue using two 1/4" x 2-3/4" hex bolts, two 1/4" lock washers and two 1/4" hex nuts. Fasten to the two front holes in the

forward grouping of four holes as shown in figure 9.

• Assemble the angle stop to the tongue using two 1/4" x 2-3/4" hex bolts, two 1/4" lock washers and two 1/4"

hex nuts. Fasten to the two front holes in the rear grouping of four holes as shown in figure 9.

Positibn the tongue 0_ _e bottom of the cart as shown in figure 10. Assemble the axle through the wheel supportand the tongue. Fasten the axle to

the wheel support using two 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS). Tighten.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the tongue issecurely locked

to the latch stand bracket by the latch lockassembly.

1/4" x 1-3/4" HEX BOLT

..,..I AXLE

/_ TONGUE

_ , _ (DRAW BAR)

"( ) /

FIGURE 10

114-20 x 2-3/4" HEX BOLT

ANGLE LATCH LOCK

ASS'Y.

_,' TONGUE

1/4" LOCK

WASHER

1/4" HEX

NUT

FIGURE 9

Assemble a spacer tube onto each end of the axle as shown in figure 11.

Assemble a fiat washer, a wheel (valve stem facing

out), and another flat washer onto the axle as shown in figure 11. Secure the wheel with a cotter

pin, spreading the ends so that a hub cap can fit over the pin. Assemble the hub cap by pressing it onto the flat washer. Repeat on other end of axle.

SPACER TUBE

WHEEL

FLAT

AXLE

WASHER

FLAT

HUB CAP

co'rrER PIN

WASHER

FIGURE _11

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