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45-0540
CHIP-N-VAC
IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without oil. Add oil before
starting the engine.
IMPORTANT: The wheel bearings are not pre-lubricated. Fill the
wheel hubs with grease after assembling the wheels to the axle.
IMPORTANT: Hose extension kit #65640 may be required for rear
engine tractors and zero turn tractors.
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FORM NO 28409 01/03/18

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  • Page 1 45-0540 CHIP-N-VAC IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without oil. Add oil before starting the engine. IMPORTANT: The wheel bearings are not pre-lubricated. Fill the wheel hubs with grease after assembling the wheels to the axle. IMPORTANT: Hose extension kit #65640 may be required for rear engine tractors and zero turn tractors.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............3,4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....... 15 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ......5,10 STORAGE ..............15 CARTON CONTENTS ..........6 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........16 ASSEMBLY ..............7 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS ....17,18,20 OPERATION .............. 12 REPAIR PARTS LISTS ........17,19,20 MAINTENANCE ............

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    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 attempting • If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object, or if your to assemble or operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 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. 46564 M117554 199682 46565 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 is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state...

  • Page 5: Full Size Hardware Chart

    HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE See page 10 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.) REF. PART DESCRIPTION REF. PART DESCRIPTION 46938 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 3-1/4" 47810 Nylock Hex Nut, 5/16" 43087 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 1-1/4" 47189 Nylock Hex Nut, 1/4" 1509-90 Bolt, Hex 1/4"...

  • Page 6: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 23507 Wheel Support ----- Rear Tongue w/Latch 24497 Latch Stand Bracket 27863 Front Tongue 24897 Axle 27264 Hitch Bracket 49974 Hose Hanger Rod 43830 Deck Adapter ----- Engine/Base Assembly 23560 Adapter Bracket 46420...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After 3. Attach the latch stand bracket (turned as shown) assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel using four 1/4" nylock nuts and two 1/4" washers. and engine oil recommendations. Install the washers as shims underneath the latch stand bracket, on the two rear studs. See figure 2.
  • Page 8 9. Secure the hitch pin to the hitch bracket and tongue 5. Assemble a spacer tube, a 1" flat washer, a wheel with the hair cotter pin. See figure 6. (valve stem facing out), and another 1" flat washer onto the axle as shown in figure 4. Secure the wheel with a cotter pin, spreading the ends of the pin. Repeat on other end of axle.
  • Page 9 11. Assemble the elbow to the impeller housing using 14. Place a hose clamp onto one end of hose. Push hose four 5/16" x 3/4" self tapping hex bolts and four nylon onto hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten hose clamp onto washers.
  • Page 10 BEFORE PROCEEDING, look in the fold-out sheets to find the template for STOP your mower deck. If written instructions are printed on the template, follow those instructions instead of the instructions in this manual. ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) NOTE: Not all of the hardware will be used for any one particular fit up.
  • Page 11 5. Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check 7. Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two for fit of cutout as shown in figure 14. Trim cutout, if 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as nylock nuts. See figure 16. close as possible for best vacuum suction. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16"...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N-VAC BEFORE STARTING CAUTION: 1. Your Chip-N-Vac engine is shipped without oil or Vehicle braking and stability gasoline. Service the Chip-N-Vac engine with oil and may be affected with the addition of an gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. accessory or an attachment.
  • Page 13 USING THE CHIPPER CHUTE 1. Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to 2" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute as shown in figure 19. 2. Be sure to wear eye protection and gloves when feeding material into the chipper chute. 4.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    2. Check the soft vinyl boot (on front of hard top) for to prevent ethanol related fuel problems. STA-BIL® wear. Replace if worn or damaged. is the only approved fuel stabilizer for use in Agri-Fab equipment. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service 3.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES NYLOCK NUTS 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away from the spark plug. 2. Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock ACCESS nuts. See figure 20. PLATE 3. Locate one of the chipper blades in the access plate opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Safety switch not contacted. 2. Correctly install hose adapter nozzle. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 4.
  • Page 17 PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0540 CART BODY REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 23985 Cart Body 27863 Tongue (Front) 62458 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 24614 Latch Lock Lever 23507 Wheel Support 27264 Hitch Bracket 24497 Latch Stand Bracket 49932 Clevis Pin, 1/2"...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0540 CHIP-N-VAC 39 40 ADAPTER #62468...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0540 CHIP-N-VAC REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 27883 Engine Base HA21362 Nut, Hex Nylock 3/8-16 27882 Brace, Housing 43866 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8" 24958 Hose Hanger Bracket 43661 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1"...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0540 CHIP-N-VAC IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY For removing impeller assembly. Must be ordered separately. REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 24633 Housing Ass'y. Outer 710-0772 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 x 2" 63993 Housing Ass'y. Inner 43182 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4"...

  • Page 21: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) Use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor and Chip-N-Vac. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual.
  • Page 22 NOTES...
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  • Page 24 Agri-Fab, Inc. Unauthorized uses and/or reproductions of this manual will subject such unauthorized user to civil and criminal penalties as provided by the United States Copyright Laws.

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