Summary of Contents for Agri-Fab MOW-N-VAC 45-0541
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45-0541 MOW-N-VAC IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without oil. Add oil before starting the engine. IMPORTANT: The wheel bearings are not prelubricated. Fill the wheel hubs with grease after assembling the wheels to the axle. IMPORTANT: Check engine air filter prior to each use. Follow the maintenance schedule on page 18 of this manual.
SAFETY 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 •...
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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.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS The Remote Hose Kit, Model 45-0253, provides 12' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs, patios, window wells and other areas not accessible to the tractor.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or • Assemble the rear tongue to the wheel support by OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for sliding the axle through the holes in the tongue and proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. wheel support as shown in figure 2.
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• Assemble an axle clip, a wheel and a 5/8" washer onto • Place the cart bed braces and the cart tray onto each end of the axle. Assemble a second 5/8" washer the wheel support. Secure latch stand bracket onto each end of the axle if space allows.
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• Attach the plastic elbow to the top of the engine • Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose. Push housing using four 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (self tapping) the hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten the and nylon washers.
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CART COVER ASSEMBLY Place the front support rod on the outside and the • lower support rod on the inside of the top angle support. Attach using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. TIGHTEN nut only until flush with end of bolt.
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• Attach the braces to the front support tube using • With the rope hanging down loosely, check if the two 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 1/4" flanged nuts. cover fits down freely around the rear of the cart tray. TIGHTEN.
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ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER TO THE MOWER DECK NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware • Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check package will be needed for your particular fit up. for fit of cutout as shown in figure 20. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as •...
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• 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 22. template and drill three 9/32"...
OPERATION KNOW YOUR MOW-N-VAC Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Mow-N-Vac. Compare the illustration below with your Mow-N-Vac to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. BOOT THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL FUEL SHUT-OFF ON/OFF SWITCH LATCH LOCK LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL Controls speed of engine.
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HOW TO START YOUR MOW-N-VAC HOW TO USE YOUR MOW-N-VAC 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.
STA-BIL® • Make a thorough visual check of the Mow-N-Vac is the only approved fuel stabilizer for use in Agri-Fab for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. equipment. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING THE IMPELLER REMOVING THE IMPELLER WARNING: Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before working on 3/8" x 2" the engine or the impeller housing assembly. HEX BOLTS REMOVE • Remove the outer impeller housing assembly. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 3. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so 3.
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 45-0541 REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 48791 Cart Tray 25875 Cart Bed Brace 65518 Rope, 36" 25910 Axle Clip 43012 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 47189 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 24386 Latch Stand Plate 47810 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 43182...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0541 See page 24 ADAPTER #62468...
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0541 REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 27144 Top Support Angle 43088 Washer, 1/4" Std. 25874 Front Support Tube 1543-69 Nylon Washer 25876 Brace 43081 Washer, 5/16" Std. 49873 Lower Support Rod 1509-90 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"...
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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 45-0541 2 12 REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 43791 Hose Adapter 24958 Hose Hanger Bracket 27884 Housing Assembly, Inner 46584 Hex Nut, Whizlock 5/16-18 24633 Housing Assembly, Outer 43081 Washer, 5/16" Std. 43182 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT 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.
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