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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 501885 Includes Deck Adapter #62468 5-H.P. MOW-N-VAC CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Safety Carefully Assembly Operating Maintenance Repair Parts PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO 48462 (3/02)
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. •...
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. •...
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE See page 13 for the Deck Adapter hardware package. (Contents not included here.) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description Cart Vac Cart Vac Bolt, Hex 3/8"...
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton) Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description Wheel Support Hose Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket Rear Tongue Front Tongue Axle Latch Stand Bracket Hose Hanger Rod Assembly Cart Body Wheels CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton) Ref.
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLY This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After 3. Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket over the end of assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel the cart bed. Position the two door support brackets and engine oil recommendations.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7. Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart 10. Position the rear tongue on the wheel support and the latch stand bracket. Assemble the axle through using eight 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" the wheel support and the tongue.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 13. Flip the cart over so that it rests on its wheels. ASSEMBLING VAC PARTS 14. Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue 17. Release the latch lock lever and tilt the cart bed back. using three 3/8"...
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 20. Place a side panel on top of the cart bed flange, inside 23. Assemble a door latch at each end of the cross brace the lip of the front panel. Fasten the side panel to the using a 5/16"...
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 25. Assemble a short tarp strap to rear door using one 29. Remove the hex bolts, lock washers and hex lock 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolt, two 1/4" flat washers, one 1/4" nuts from the two holes in the impeller housing shown lock washer and one 1/4"...
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 33. Assemble the hose adapter (nozzle) to the front of 36. Place the hose hanger rod assembly into the hose hanger bracket on the impeller housing assembly. the impeller housing and secure with the three knobs. See figure 21.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ASSEMBLING THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: CAUTION: Mower deflector must be See Figure 23. replaced when Mow-N-Vac deck adapter is removed. Do Not operate mower Qty.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4. Position the adapter over the deck opening, and 6. Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 25. Trim 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" lock cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, nuts.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK 1. Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as 1.
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING HOW TO USE YOUR MOW-N-VAC 1. Your Mow-N-Vac engine is shipped without oil or CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability gasoline. Service the Mow-N-Vac engine with oil and gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment.
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check soft vinyl boot Check tire pressure Check engine oil level...
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 501885 CART BODY REF. PART REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 23985 Cart Body 43088 Washer, Flat 1/4" 62458 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 63917 Tongue Weldment Ass'y. (Rear)
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 501885 MOW-N- VAC 39 40 10,11 ADAPTER #62468 TRACTOR www.mymowerparts.com...
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 501885 MOW-N- VAC REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 24080 Engine Base 44790 Poly Rear Door 24078 Brace, Housing 43790 Strap, Tarp 25" 63226 Hose Hanger Bracket Ass'y.
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For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 501885 MOW-N-VAC IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 629-0241A Harness, Wire 725-3166 Snap Mount Switch 24634 Housing Ass'y. Inner 726-0272 Clamp 24633 Housing Ass'y.
For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 Mow-N-Vac. Refer also to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual. www.mymowerparts.com...
If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of AGRI-FAB, Inc. at P.O. BOX 903, SULLIVAN, ILLINOIS 61951. The return of a product or part to ®...
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