Craftsman 48624717 Owner’s Manual

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PROFESSIONAL CHIP-N-VAC

Model No. 486.24717

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 26633 (08/13/08)

WARRANTY ................................................................ 2

SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 3

FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 6

CARTON CONTENTS ................................................. 7

ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 8

OPERATION .............................................................. 16

MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................... 19

STORAGE ................................................................. 19

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

REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS ................. 23,24,26

REPAIR PARTS LISTS .................................... 23,25,26

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................... Rear Cover

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Powered Tractor Attachment

When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Powered Attachment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

This warranty applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this Powered Attachment is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

During the first year of purchase, there will be no charge for warranty service in your home. For your convenience, in- home warranty service will still be available after the first year of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if you transport the tractor to an authorized Craftsman drop-off location. For the nearest authorized location, call

1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears wii[ NOT pay for:

• Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups. Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by improper transportation, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual.

Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). in general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.

Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.

This warranty applies only while this product is within 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., 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.

• Read and follow all instructions inthis 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 coot 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 chipper chute toavoid 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 (hilt) 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

is involved.

DANGER: This Chipper Vac 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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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.

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE

iS RUNNING.

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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 is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

In the State of California 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 attester muffler is available at your nearest

engine authorized service center.

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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 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

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24717

reference.

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See page 14 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.)

REF. QTY.

CART VAC A 3 -- B -- 1 C 2 --

D -- 4

E -- 2

F -- 6 G -- 14 H 9 20

I -- 4

J 12 -- K = 6

L 2 36 M = 3 N = 1 O 4 =

P 9 40

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iHex iHex iHex iHex iHex

Hex iHex iHex Bolt, 1/4" x 5/8"

iHex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" Thread Forming

Truss Head Bolt, 5/16"x 3/4" iNylon Washer,

Flat Washer, 1/4" Flat Washer, 5/16" Flat Washer, 7/16" Flat Washer, 1"

iNylock Nut, 1/4"

DESCRiPTiON

Bolt, 3/8" x 3" Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4"

Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4" Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4" Bolt, 1/4"x 1"

Bolt, 5/16"x 3/4"

Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"

REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON

CART VAC

Q 12 9 Nylock Nut, 5/16" R -- 1 Nylock Nut, 1/2" S 5 -- Nylock Nut, 3/8"

T 1 -- Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8" U 2 -- Cotter Pin, 1/8"x 1-1/2"

V 2 -- Hub Cap

W 2 -- Spacer Tube

X 2 -- Door Support Y -- 1 Hitch Plate

Z -- 3 Knob AA -- 2 Door Latch BB 1 -- Hitch Pin

CC -- 1 Tarp Strap, 25"

DD -- 4 Tarp Strap (Less Hooks) EE -- 4 "S" Hooks

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CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton)

REF.

2 1

3 1

4 1

5 2

QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 Wheel Support

Rear Tongue Front Tongue

Hose Hanger Rod Cart Body

REF. QTY, DESCRIPTION

6 1 Hose 7 8 9

Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket

Axle

Latch Stand Bracket

Wheels

CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton)

RER QT_

1 1 2 2 3 1 4 1 5 2 6 1 7 1

Front Panel

Side Panels

Rear Door

Cross Brace Hose Clamp

Adapter Bracket Deck Adapter

DESCRIPTION

RER QT_

8 1

9 1 10 1 11 1 12 1 13 1

DESCRIPTION

i Poly Hard Top

Hitch Bracket Hose Adapter (Nozzle)

Elbow

i Engine Base Assembly

Chipper Chute w/Tamper Plug

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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 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 bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.

• Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the sides of the cart body using four 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and

1/4" nylock nuts as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten

yet.

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTONS

Remove the hardware packs and all loose 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

Place 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 unattended in upright position during assembly. A falling

cart can cause personal injury! Pay close attention to the stability of the cart while it remains in an upright position. For best stability,

assemble on a smooth level surface.

Assemble cart body halves together using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts as shown in figure

1. Do not tighten yet.

1/4" x 5/8" HEX BOLT

1/4" NYLOCK NUT

1/4" x 5/8"

HEX BOLT

/ 5116"x 314"TRUSS

-_' HEAD BOLT

DOOR SUPPORT

t TAILGATE /

5116"NYLOCKNUT BRACKET

FIGURE 2

Pull the cart body halves together. Tighten the four truss head bolts in figure 2. Tighten the four hex bolts in figure 2. Tighten the three hex bolts in figure 1, keeping the bottom aligned and pulled together. Carefully flip the cart end for end so that it rests on the tailgate reinforcement bracket. See figure 3.

REINFORCEMENT

FIGURE 1 8

1/4" NYLOCK NUT

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.

5/16" x 3/4"

TRUSS HEAD BOLT

* 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.

WHEEL

SUPPORT

5/16"

NYLOCK _

NUT

FIGURE 4

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.

AXLE

FIGURE 6

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.

TONGUE

LATCH STAND

BRACKET 1/4" NYLOCK NUT

(Tab at rear) /

FIGURE 5

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1/4" FLAT

1/4" x 5/8" HEX BOLT

1" FLAT \

WASHER

HUBCAP

FIGURE 7

SPACER TUBE

WHEEL

AXLE

1" FLAT

WASHER

COTTER PIN

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