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Operator's lianual
PROFESSIONAL CHIP-=N-=VAC
liodel No. 486.24717
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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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 26633 (08/13/08)
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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WARRANTY...............................................................2
SAFETY RULES
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART..............................6
CARTON CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
STORAGE................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS
REPAIR PARTS LISTS..................................23,25,26
SLOPE GUIDE.........................................................27
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
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Rear Cover
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WARRAN
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY
Two Years on Powered Tractor Attachment
When operated and maintained according to aii suppiied instructions, if this Powered Attachment faiis due to a defect in
materiai or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, caii 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
This warranty appiies for only one year from the date of purchase if this Powered Attachment is ever used for commerciai
or rentai purposes.
During the first year of purchase, there wiii be no charge for warranty service in your home. For your convenience, in
home warranty service wiii stiii be avaiiabie after the first year of purchase, but a trip charge wiii appiy. This charge wiii be
waived if you transport the tractor to an authorized Craftsman drop-off iocation. For the nearest authorized iocation, caii
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in materiai and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that become worn during normai use, inciuding but not iimited to blades, spark plugs, air cieaners,
be its, and oii fiiters.
• Standard maintenance servicing, oii changes, or tune-ups.
• Tire repiacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as naiis, thorns, stumps, or giass.
• Tire or wheei repiacement or repair resuiting from normai wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, inciuding but not iimited to damage caused by improper transportation,
impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negiigence, inciuding but not iimited to, eiectricai and mechanicai damage
caused by improper storage, faiiure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oii, faiiure to keep the deck dear of
flammabie debris, or faiiure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manuai.
• Engine (fuei system) cieaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (staie). In general,
fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Normai deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product iabel repiacement.
This warranty appiies oniy whiie this product is within the United States.
This warranty gives you specific iegai rights, and you may aiso have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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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.
SAFETY
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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 personal injury. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
Read this operating and service instruction manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of this
power vacuum.
Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safe operation
rules before using this equipment.
Never allow children under 16 to operate this Chipper 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, particularly
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 Chipper 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 Chipper 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 the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object, or if your
ChipperVac 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 any damaged parts.
c. Check for loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe 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 Chipper Vac unless deck adapter, hose, hose
adapter (nozzle), discharge chute (elbow), chipper chute 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.
Never attempt to change hose adapter (nozzle) or to install
remote hose attachment when engine is running.
Keep all shields and guards (e.g. chipper chute, discharge
chute (elbow) and hose adapter (nozzle) in place and securely
attached.
Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing out of inlet and
discharge area. There are ROTATING BLADES inside these
openings.
Always wear safety glasses or other suitable eye protection
when operating or maintaining this equipment.
Wear protective gloves when feeding material into the chipper
chute. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
Keep face and body clear of the chipperchute to avoid accidental
bounce back of any material.
When feeding material into this equipment, be extremely careful
that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects
are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine
could result.
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 Chipper Vac to its full capacity
without checking the capability of the towing vehicle to safely
pull and stop with the Chipper 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 on 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 outlined in this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety
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is involved.
DANGER: This ChipperVac was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This unit is capable of amputating fingers and hands and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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A WARNING
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, vac inlet, and discharge
area. There are ROTATING BLADES inside these openings.
Wear approved safety glasses and gloves. Avoid loose fitting clothes.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
Keep all shields and guards (e.g. upper chipper chute extension, discharge chute, nozzle
assembly) in place and securely attached.
Check discharge boot frequently for wear. Replace if worn or damaged.
If unit becomes clogged or jammed, shut off engine right away. Do Not attempt to clear
clog or Jam with engine running.
Muffler and engine get hot and can cause burns. Do Not Touch. To avoid a fire hazard,
keep leaves, grass and other combustible debris off hot muffler and engine.
Do Not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzle or optional Hose Kit with engine running.
Do Not operate unit unless nozzle or optional Hose Kit is secured in place.
Do Not fill gas tank while engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes
before refueling.
A WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internai combustion engine and shouid not be used on or near unimproved forest-covered, or
grass-covered iand uniess the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting appiicabie iocai or state
iaws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it shouid be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by iaw (Section 4442 of the Caiifornia Pubiic Resources Code). Other
states may have simiiar iaws. Fédérai iaws appiy on fédérai iands. A spark arrester muffler is avaiiabie at your nearest
engine authorized service center.
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT
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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The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509
provides a 12' X 5" diameter hose to clean
around shrubs, patios, window wells and other
areas not accessible to the tractor.
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the engine base.
You should record both the serial number and the
date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future
reference.
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MODEL NUMBER: 486.24717
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
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HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
SHOWN FULL SIZE
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See page 14 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.)
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
CART VAC CART VAC
A 3
B
C 2
D
G — 14 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 3/4" w 2 —
H 9 20 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 5/8" X 2
K
M
N — 1 Flat Washer, 7/16" DD — 4
0
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E
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F
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1
J 12
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L 2 36 Flat Washer, 1/4" BB 1
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4
P 9 40 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
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Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 3"
1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" X 1-1/4" R
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Hex Bolt, 3/8" X 1-1/4"
4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 1-1/4"
2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 1"
6 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 3/4" V 2
4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 3/4" Thread Forming Y
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Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
6 Nylon Washer, AA
3 Flat Washer, 5/16" CC
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Flat Washer, 1" EE
Q
S
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12 9 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
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5
1
2
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—
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1 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
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Nylock Nut, 3/8"
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Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
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Cotter Pin, 1/8" X 1-1/2"
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Hub Cap
Spacer Tube
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Door Support
1 Hitch Plate
3 Knob
2 Door Latch
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Hitch Pin
1 Tarp Strap, 25"
Tarp Strap (Less Hooks)
4
"S" Hooks
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CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton)
REF. OTY. DESCRIPTION REF. OTY. DESCRIPTION
1 1 Wheel Support 6 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
Rear Tongue
Front Tongue
Hose Hanger Rod
7
8 1
9 1 Latch Stand Bracket
5 2 Cart Body 10 2
Hose
Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket
1
Axle
Wheels
REF. OTY. DESCRIPTION REF. OTY. DESCRIPTION
1 1 Front Panel 8 1 Poly Hard Top
2 2
Side Panels
3 1 Rear Door 10 1
4 1
5 2
Cross Brace
Hose Clamp
9 1 Hitch Bracket
Hose Adapter (Nozzle)
11 1 Elbow
12 1
Engine Base Assembly
6 1 Adapter Bracket 13 1 Chipper Chute w/Tamper Plug
7 1 Deck Adapter
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ASSEMBLY
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After
assembly, see separate engine manuai for proper fuel
and engine oii recommendations.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Piiers
(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)
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTONS
• Remove the hardware packs and aii ioose parts from
the cartons.
• Lay out and identify parts shown in carton contents.
• Lay out and identify parts in the hardware packs. Keep
contents of each hardware package separate.
ASSEMBLING THE CART BODY
• Pi ace cart body haives upright on a smooth ievei
surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway.
See figure 1.
Fit the taiigate reinforcement bracket over the end of
the cart bed. Position the two door support brackets
on the bottom of the reinforcement bracket as shown
in figure 2. Fasten the reinforcement bracket and the
door supports to the bottom of the cart using four
5/16" X 3/4" truss head boits and 5/16" nyiock nuts.
Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.
Fasten the taiigate reinforcement bracket to the sides
of the cart body using four 1/4" x 5/8" hex boits and
1/4" nyiock nuts as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten
yet.
CAUTION: Do not ieave the cart unattended
in upright position during assembiy. A faiiing
cart can cause personai injury! Pay close
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attention to the stabiiity of the cart whiie it
remains in an upright position. For best stabiiity,
assemble on a smooth level surface.
Assemble cart body halves together using three 1/4" x
5/8" hex boits and 1/4" nyiock nuts as shown in figure
1. Do not tighten yet.
Puii the cart body haives together.
Tighten the four truss head boits in figure 2.
Tighten the four hex boits in figure 2.
Tighten the three hex boits in figure 1, keeping the
bottom aiigned and pulied together.
Carefuiiy flip the cart end for end so that it rests on
the taiigate reinforcement bracket. See figure 3.
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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.
• Position the rear tongue on the wheel support and the
latch stand bracket. Assemble the axle through the
wheel support and the tongue. See figure 6.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the tongue is securely locked
to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever.
To prevent accidental tipping during the following
assembly procedures, lower the cart to rest upside
down, with the wheel support facing up, as shown In
figure 5.
Align the latch stand bracket so that the tab Is at the
rear. Fasten the bracket to the rear set of holes at the
front of the cart using two 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, 1/4"
flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts. Use the 1/4" flat
washers as shims between the bracket and the cart
bed. Make finger tight. See figure 5.
Assemble a spacer tube onto each end of the axle as
shown in figure 7.
Assemble a 1" flat washer, a wheel (valve stem facing
out), and another 1" flat washer onto the axle as
shown in figure 7. 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
1" FLAT
WASHER
1"FLAT
WASHER
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HUB CAP
FIGURE?
COTTER PIN
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Flip the cart over so that it 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.
Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed back.
See figure 10.
Assemble the front panel to the cart bed, sliding
the bottom lip of the panel in between the cart bed
and the latch stand bracket. Fasten the panel to the
bottom and sides of the cart bed using six 1/4" x 5/8"
hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts. Tighten. See figure 10.
Tighten the two bolts that you assembled to the latch
stand bracket in figure 5.
• Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue using
two 3/8" X 1-1/4" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.
Tighten. See figure 9.
• Secure the hitch pin to the hitch bracket and tongue
with the hair cotter pin. See figure 9.
FIGURE 10
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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 figure 11.
Repeat on other side.
Assemble a door latch at each end of the cross brace
using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt, a nylon washer and a
5/16" nylock nut. Place the nylon washer between the
door latch and cross brace. Tighten so that latch is
snug but will still rotate. See figure 13.
Screw a 1/4" nylock nut onto a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt until
it is about 1/4" from the bolt head. Insert the bolt into
the hole shown in the side of the cart in figure 12.
Fasten the bolt to the cart using a 1/4" nylock nut.
Tighten so that the nut is one or two threads past the
end of the bolt. Repeat on the other side.
Assemble the cross brace to the top rear holes in the
side panels using four 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4"
nylock nuts. See figure 12.
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" X 5/8"
HEX BOLT
Install the poly hard top using fourteen 1/4" x 3/4"
hex bolts and 1/4" flat washers on the outside and
fourteen 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts on the
inside. Tighten. See figure 14.
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 12
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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 cart by resting bottom of
door on door supports and pushing top of door in
against cross brace. Secure top of door using door
latches on each side. See figure 15.
Hook both the tarp straps onto the 1/4" x 1" hex bolts
in the sides of the cart. See figure 15.
DOOR LATCH
Assemble the elbow to the impeller housing using four
5/16" X 3/4" thread forming hex bolts and four nylon
washers. Push while turning to help start the bolts into
the unthreaded holes. Tighten. See figure 17.
To center the elbow with the opening in the hard top:
a. Push the vinyl boot back inside the opening.
b. Loosen by approximately 1/4 turn each, the four
bolts that you assembled in figure 17.
c. Push against the elbow to center it with the sides
of the opening.
d. Retighten the four bolts that you loosened.
Pull the vinyl boot onto the end of the elbow.
1/4" X 1-1/4" HEX BOLT
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1/4" FLAT WASHER
,^^4^TARP STRAP (SHORT)
DOOR
1/4" NYLOCK NUT
SUPPORTS
1/4" X 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 15
Attach the engine/impeller housing assembly to the
upper holes in the angles welded to the tongue. Use
four 5/16" X 3/4" hex bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts.
Tighten. See figure 16.
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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.
HINT: Tip the cart bed back for easier access In the next
paragraph.
*. Attach the chipper chute assembly to the weld bolts
on the back side of the Impeller housing using three
5/16" flat washers and 5/16" Nylock nuts. Tighten.
See figure 20.
• Insert the tamper plug Into the end of the chipper
chute assembly.
Place a hose clamp onto one end of hose. Push hose
onto hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten hose clamp onto
hose and hose adapter. Do not collapse hose adapter
when tightening clamp. See figure 19
Place the hose hanger rod Into the hose hanger bracket
on the Impeller housing assembly. See figure 19.
Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Hook to the
hose hanger rod. See figure 19.
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 Chip-N-Vac.
Use a 1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, a 7/16" flat washer and a
1/2" nylock nut. See figure 21.
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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)
TO THE MOWER DECK
NOTE: Not all of the parts In the deck adapter hardware
package will be needed for your particular fit up.
Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter:
Key Qty. Description
A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" X 1-1/4"
B 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" X 3/4"
C 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
D 3 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
E 5 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
F 6 Flat Steel Washer, 1/4" Std.
G 12 Flat Washer, 5/16" Std.
H 5 Nylon Washer
1 1 Mounting Strap
J 1 Angle Bracket
K 1 Mounting Bracket
Remove the mower discharge deflector from your
mower deck. Save the deflector and hardware for
remounting deflector.
CAUTION: Mower deflector must be
replaced when Chip-N-Vac deck adapter
Is removed. Do Not operate mower
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Identify your mower deck (see fold outs) and cut
out the correct discharge opening template for your
mower deck size. If there Is no template for your deck
size you can make your own template by marking
around a piece of cardboard held against the edge of
the discharge opening.
Tape the template to the face of the adapter, locating
template approximately 1/2" from front and 1/4" down
from top of adapter. Keep as close to top as possible.
See figure 23. Mark outline of template on face of
adapter using white crayon, nail or scriber. Drill a
starting hole Inside the outline, then use a saber saw
or key hole saw to cut out the opening. See figure 23.
unless adapter or deflector Is In place and
properly mounted.
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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 aiiow tiiting of adapter, keeping the fit as
cióse as possible for best vacuum suction.
• Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two
5/16" X 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16"
nylock nuts. See figure 26.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat
washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck
surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as
shims. See figure 26.
Holding the adapter bracket and the deck adapter
together, position the deck adapter on the mower
deck. Keeping the edge of deck adapter as close as
possible to the offset in the adapter bracket, see if the
slot in the adapter bracket can be aligned with one
or two of the deflector holes in your mower deck's
discharge opening. If the bracket can not be located
correctly using existing holes, it will be necessary to
drill one or two 5/16" diameter holes in the deck. See
figure 25.
Use existing holes or drill 5/16"
diameter hole or holes.
With deck adapter positioned correctly over the
discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a
template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top
of the deck adapter. See figure 27.
Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 3/4"
bolts, nylon washers, 1/4" fiat washers and 1/4" lock
nuts. Nylon washers should be against the inside of
the deck adapter. See figure 27.
as possible to offset in bracket
FIGURE 25
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FIGURE 27
Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the
round opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp. GO
DIRECTLY TO THE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
ON PAGE 16.
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OPERATION
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BEFORE STARTING
Your Chip-N-Vac engine is shipped without oii or
gasoiine. Service the Chip-N-Vac engine with oii and
gas as instructed in the separate engine manuai.
Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure aii covers (rear
door, vinyi boot, eibow, hose adapter, hose and deck
adapter are properiy attached.
Check tires for proper inflation (12-14 ibs).
WARNING: Never fiii fuei tank indoors, or
with the engine running, or whiie the engine
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HOWTO STOP YOUR CHIP-N-VAC
• To stop engine, move the throttie controi iever to the
OFF position.
• Disconnect spark piug wire from piug to prevent ac
cidentai starting whiie equipment is unattended or is
being worked on.
is hot. Do not smoke whiie fiiiing tank.
HOWTO USE YOUR CHIP-N-VAC
CAUTION: Vehicie braking and stabiiity
may be affected with the addition of an
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Inspect the Chip-N-Vac to make sure aii covers (rear
door, vinyi boot, elbow, chipper chute with tamper
piug, hose adapter (nozzie), hose and deck adapter
are properiy attached.
Check tires for proper inflation (12-14 ibs).
Check oii and gas in Chip-N-Vac engine.
Begin operation at iow speed, adjusting forward speed
to match grass height and/or moisture condition to
prevent ciogging.
Do not attempt to vacuum up any materiai other
than vegetation found in a normai yard, such as iight
branches, ieaves, twigs, etc.
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accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on siopes.
WARNING: Shouid your Chip-N-Vac
become ciogged, shut off tractor and
Chip-N-Vac engines. Before attempting
to unciog, remove wire from spark piug to
prevent accidentai starting.
CAUTION: The muffler and adjacent
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HOWTO START YOUR CHIP-N-VAC
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Check oii and gas in Chip-N-Vac engine.
Attach spark piug wire to spark piug.
Move choke iever on engine to CHOKE position.
(A warm engine may not require choking.)
Move throttie controi iever on engine to FAST position.
Grasp starter handie and puii rope out siowiy untii
engine reaches start of compression cycie (rope wiii
puli siightiy harder at this point). Let the rope rewind
siowiy.
Puii rope with a rapid, continuous, fuli arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handie. Let rope rewind
siowiy. Do not iet starter handie snap back against
starter.
Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs untii
engine fires. When engine starts, move choke controi
graduaiiy to RUN position.
areas are hot!
WARNING: Never start or run the engine
without aii covers being properiy attached to
the biower housing and cart.
To empty cart, shut off tractor engine and set brake.
Shut off Chip-N-Vac engine.
Remove rear door from cart.
Reiease the iatch hoiding cart down to the tongue by
puiiing up on the iatch iever. See figure 28.
Using a rake or suitabie tooi, puii the grass ciippings
and/or ieaves out of cart.
CAUTION: To avoid possibie injury, be
sure that no one is near the cart before
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After cart is emptied, secure cart to tongue with iatch
and reattach the rear door and the vinyi boot.
releasing the iatch.
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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, it is important to keep the
chipper blades sharp. If the composition of the
material being discharged changes (becomes
stringy, etc.) or if the rate of discharge slows down
considerably, it is likely that the chipper blades are dull
and need to be sharpened or replaced. Refer to the
Service and Adjustments section, on page 29.
WARNING: Do not attempt to feed any
material larger than 3" in diameter into the
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chipper chute. Personal injury or damage to
the machine could result.
DANGER: Keep hands out of chipper
chute. Rotating blades in impeller housing can
cause serious injury. Use the tamper plug to
help push material down into the chute.
FIGURE 29
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MAINTENANC
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. Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
Check soft vinyl boot X
Check tire pressure
Check engine oil level
Lubricate
Clean X X
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
X
X
X
X
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BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Make a thorough visual check of the Chip-N- Vac
for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
RetIghten any loose bolts and nuts.
CHECK VINYL BOOT
• Check the soft vinyl boot (on front of hard top) for
wear. Replace If worn or damaged.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
• Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire
pressure Is 12-14 Lbs.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as
Instructed In the separate engine manual.
LUBRICATION
• At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch,
latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue
pivots, with a light machine oil.
• At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel
bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease
or 20 weight oil.
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,
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lubricating or before performing any repairs
or maintenance.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
• Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil
as Instructed In the separate engine manual.
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually Indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual.
• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement Is
recommended at the start of each season. Check
the engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
CLEANING
• Make sure the cart, the side and front panels and
top are cleaned after each use. Grass clippings and
leaves left In the cart will mildew and cause damage If
not cleaned out.
• Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
Keep the cooling fins on the engine housing clean
to permit proper air circulation which Is essential to
engine performance and life. Be sure to remove all dirt
and debris from muffler area.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
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" alien wrench on
the outside of the blade and a 1/2" wrench on the
impeller assembly, inside the housing.
• Remove the other blade in the same manner.
• Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make
certain to remove an equal amount from each blade.
Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Make certain the blades are reassembled with
the sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the access
plate opening.
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Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
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STORAG
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If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat
metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust.
Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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TROUBLESHOOTIN
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start 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.
Loss of power;
operation erratic.
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Carburetor out of adjustment.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
Engine overheats
1. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
2. Engine oil level low.
Too much vibration
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Correctly install hose adapter nozzle.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Open fuel shut-off valve.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Adjust carburetor.*
6. Service air cleaner.*
1. Adjust carburetor.*
2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
Unit does not
discharge
1. Discharge chute (elbow)
clogged.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
Rate of discharge
2. Foreign object lodged in
impeller.
3. Chip-N-Vac cart is full.
Chipper blades dull. Sharpen or replace chipper blades.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
3. Empty cart.
when chipping
slows considerably,
or composition of
discharged material
changes.
‘Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 CART BODY
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REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 23985 2 Cart Body 15 43088 2 Washer, Flat 1/4"
2 62458 1 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 16 63917Y 1
3 23507Y 1 Wheel Support 17 63155Y 1
Tongue Weldment Ass'y. (Rear)
Tongue Weldment Ass'y. (Front)
4 24497Y 1 Latch Stand Bracket 18 24614 1 Latch Lock Lever
5 24897 1
6 46272 2
Axle, Wheel 1" Dia.
Wheel w/Tire, 15 x 6.00
19 23475 1 Hitch Bracket
20 43884 1 Hitch Pin
7 43093 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" Dia. X 1-1/2" 21 43343 1 Pin, Hair Cotter 1/8"
8 43601 4 Washer, Flat 1" 22 43087 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x1-1/4"
9 44678 2 Spacer Tube, 1-1/4" x 2" Lg. 23 23838 2 Door Support
10 43014 2 Hub Cap 24 HA21362 5 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16
11 43866 9 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8" 25 47407 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18x3-3/4"
12 47189 9 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 26 47408 1 Spring, Extension
13 43814 12 Truss Hd. Bolt, 5/16-18x3/4" 27 43574 3 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16x3"
14 41076 2 Spacer 28 47810 13 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 PROFESSIONAL CHiP-N-VAC
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ADAPTER #62468
51
41
32 43—
42"
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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
2 24078 2
Engine Base
Brace, Housing
3 24958 1 Hose Hanger Bracket 31 44850 4
4 43182 14 Boit, Hex 5/16-18x3/4" 32 23540 1
5 43840 2 Boit, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/4" 33 43866 20 Boit, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8"
6 43085 4 Boit, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2" 34 43661 2 Boit, Hex 1/4-20 X 1"
7 731-1617 1 Tamper, Piug 35 43088 44 Washer, 1/4" STD
8 47810 24 Nut, Nyiock 5/16-18 36 1509-90 4 Boit, Hex 1/4-20 X 1-1/4"
9 43791 1
Hose Adapter (Nozzie)
10 47630 4 Screw, Seif Tap 5/16-18 x 3/4" 38 24098 1 Bracket, Chute Reinforcement
11 712-0421 3 Knob (See Item #8, Page 24) 39 23789 2 Door Latch
12 43012 23 Boit, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4" 40 1543-69 9 Washer, Nyion 21/64"
13 47189 48 Nut, Nyiock 1/4-20 Thd. 41 43351 1 Boit, Hex 1/2-13x1-1/4"
14 40995 1
40998 1
Engine (49 State)
Engine (Caiifornia)
15 681-0068 1 Chute Assembly 44 43081 15 Washer, 5/16" STD
16 49974 1
Hose Hanger Rod
17 46420 1 Elbow 46 23560 1 Bracket, Deck Adapter
18 43792 1 Hose (6" X 84") 47 43080 2 Boit, Carr. 5/16" X 3/4"
19 43793 2 Hose Clamp 6" 48 23825 1 Mounting Strap
20 24678 2 Side Panei Cart Extension 49 23826 1 Angie Bracket
21 24679 1 Front Panei Cart Extension 50 1 Impeiier Housing Assembiy
22 23836 1
Cross Brace (See page 26)
23 64244 1 Hard Top Assembiy 51 62468 1 Deck Adapter Kit (Includes parts
(Inciudes 24,25,26,27) In box on page 24)
24 43882 4 Rivet, 3/16" 52 63376 1 Chipper Chute Assembiy (Upper)
25 43910 4 Washer, Fiat 3/16" 53 735-0249 1
26 24798 4 Boot Mounting Strap 54 781-0633 1
27 48133 1 Vinyi Boot (Hardtop) 55 728-3001 3 Rivet, Pop 5/32"
28 44790 1 Poiy Rear Door 26633 1
29 43790 1 Strap, Tarp 25"
30 44849 4 "S" Hook, #32
Strap, Tarp (Less Hooks)
Hitch Pi ate
37 23827 1 Mounting Bracket
42 712-3083 1 Nut, Nyiock 1/2-13
43 43352 1 Washer, Fiat 7/16"
45 43830 1 Adapter, Deck
Fiap, Chute (Inciuded in item 55)
Strap, Fiap (Inciuded in item 55)
Owner's Manuai
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24717 PROFESSIONAL CHiP-N-VAC
IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY
REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 629-0241A 1
2 63993 1
3 24633 1
4 43182 12 Boit, Hex 5/16-18x3/4" 18 24606 1 Spacer, Housing
5 710-0772 4 Boit, Hex 5/16-24x2" 19 736-0247 1 Fiat Washer, 13/32" x 1-1/4"
6 710-1268 2 Screw, Self Tap #10-16 x 3/8" 20 63924 1 Impeiier Assembiy
7 43063 3 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1" 21 710-1273 1 Boit, Hex 3/8-24 x 2-3/4"
8 712-0421 3 Knob 22 43003 1 Lockwasher, 3/8"
9 47810 14 Nut, Hex Nylock 5/16-18 23 629-0923 1
10 43086 4 Washer, Lock 5/16" Spring Type 24 44738 4 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-24 "Unitork"
11 719-0330B 1 Adapter, Mounting 25 710-1054 4 Screw, Fiat Hd. 5/16-24 x 1"
12 725-1700 1 Cover, Switch 26 742-0544 2
13 725-3166 1 Snap Mount Switch 27 781-0627 1 Cover, Chipper
14 726-0272 1 Ciamp
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Harness, Wire
Housing Ass'y. Inner
Housing Ass'y. Outer
15 731-1613 1 Cover, Switch
16 24958 1 Hose Hanger Bracket
17 48843 3 Nut, Nyiock Jam 5/16-18Thd.
Harness Adapter
Biade, Chipper
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT
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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 to
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prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Braking may be affected by
tractor attachment. Reduce speed on slopes.
1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.
2. Hoid page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
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