Craftsman 486.24707 Operator's Manual
Craftsman 486.24707 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 486.24707 Operator's Manual

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ROFESSIONAL
VAC
IVlodei No. 486.24707
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
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40784 (08/13/08)

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  • Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40784 (08/13/08)
  • Page 2 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®.
  • 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 If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object, or if your attempting to assemble or operate this equipment.
  • 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.
  • 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 Yard Vac System.
  • Page 6 .... NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE \\\\ (© REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON QTY. DESCRiPTiON Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4" Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" Nylock Nut, 1/2-13 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" Nylon Washer Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Washer, 1/4"...
  • Page 7 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Washer, 5/16" Standard Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Nylon Washer Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Tarp Strap Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Angle Bracket Washer, 1/4" Standard "S"...
  • Page 8 REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Latch Stand Bracket Cart Tray Cover Lower Support Rod Tarp Strap (25") Engine Hose Adapter Hose Hanger Rod Latch Stand Plate Rope Front Tongue Top Support Angle Deck Adapter Rear Tongue Cart Bed Brace Elbow w/Deflector Axle Hose Clamp...
  • Page 9 This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OiL. After Attach the hitch bracket to the front tongue using two assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel 3/8" x 1" bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 2. and engine oil recommendations. Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue using three 3/8"...
  • Page 10: Cart Tray

    Assemble a naxleclip, a wheel a nda 5/8"washer o nto Place the cart bed braces and the cart tray onto eachendoftheaxle. A ssemble a second 5/8"washer the wheel support. Secure latch stand bracket ontoeachendoftheaxleifspace allows. Secure both underneath the tongue's latch lock lever. See figure 6. wheels inplaceusing twocotterpins.
  • Page 11: Engine

    Attach the engine mounting plate to the tongues Place the hose hanger rod down into the hose hanger using two 3/8" x 3" hex bolts in the back holes, two bracket on the impeller housing assembly. See figure 3/8" x 1" hex bolts in the front holes and four 3/8" nylock nuts.
  • Page 12 CART COVER ASSEMBLY Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Fasten the hooks to the hose hanger rod. See figure 11. • Slide the front support tube through the double loops at the front of the cart cover. See figure 13. HOSE HANGER ROD DOUBLE LOOPS 25"...
  • Page 13: Rope

    Slide the second lower support rod (bent ends) Place the top support angle inside the cart cover. through the sleeve along the bottom of the cart cover. Push the long plastic strip stitched to the bottom of Slide an end of the rope onto the end of the rod as it the cover onto three welded bolts in the top support approaches each gap in the sleeve.
  • Page 14 Secure frontsupport t ubetotopsupport a ngle • Assemble a 1/4" x 3/4" bolt and 1/4" lock nut to each using two1/4"x 1-1/4" hexboltsand1/4"locknuts. end of the second lower support rod. TIGHTEN, then TIGHTEN. Do not over tighten and collapse support back nut off 1/2 turn.
  • Page 15 • Place the assembled cart cover on top of the cart, With the rope hanging down loosely', check if the fitting the welded bolts in the top support angle down cover fits down freely around the rear of the cart tray. If the cover needs to extend farther to the rear, loosen into the holes in the cart.
  • Page 16 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 #62468 DECK ADAPTER Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 26.
  • Page 17: Hose Clamp

    • Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two With deck adapter positioned correctly over the 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a nylock nuts. See figure 28. template and drill three 9/32"...
  • Page 18 KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System. Compare the illustration below with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE LATCH LOCK LEVER CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the fabric top,...
  • Page 19 HOW TO STARTYOUR VAC SYSTEM HOW TO USE YOUR VAC SYSTEM CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability WARNING: Never start or run the engine may be affected with the addition of an without all covers being properly attached to accessory or an attachment. Be aware of the blower housing and cart.
  • Page 20: Wheel

    CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MA,=TE=A=OE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you !_,_'__P_./'I", ee;Ze_Y Service Dates complete regular service. /,/_/,_/_°/_ '>" Check for loose fasteners Check cover Check tire pressure _ng!n_ oi! !ev_t Lubricate Clean...
  • Page 21 TO USE THE CART WITHOUT THE VAC SYSTEM • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage Remove bolts holding frame to cart and store bag instructions. and frame in a safe place. If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent CAUTION:...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL • " / © Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE...
  • Page 23: Wheel Support

    REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON Cart Bed Brace 48791 Cart Tray 25875 43088 Washer, 1/4" Std. 25910 Axle Clip 43012 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 47189 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 24386 Latch Stand Plate 47810...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL ADAPTER #62468 _3334 28 ..30 .._ "_" 29+_+_ TRACTOR Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE...
  • Page 25: Hose

    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 66075 Top Support Angle Assembly 43574 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" 25874 Front Support Tube 43088 Washer, 1/4" Std. 25876 Brace 23540 Hitch Plate 49873 Lower Support Rod 1543-69...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.24707 PROFESSIONAL REF. PART QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART QTY. DESCRiPTiON 629-0241A 725-3166 Harness, Wire Snap Mount Switch 24634 726-0272 Clamp Housing Assembly, Inner 24633 731-1613 Switch Cover Housing Assembly, Outer 43182 24958 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hose Hanger Bracket 40320 Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 27 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT LINE 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 &...
  • Page 28 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com 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 owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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