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Craftsman 486.24515 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 486.24515 Operator's Manual

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Owner's Manual
I:RRFTSMRN"
8H.P.
CHIPPER VAC
Model No. 486.24515
..:.
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.
PRINTED
IN U.$,A.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual I:RRFTSMRN" 8H.P. CHIPPER VAC Model No. 486.24515 ..:. CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PRINTED IN U.$,A. • Safety •...
  • Page 2 For one year from the date of purchase,when this Chipper Vac is maintainedand lubricated accordingto the operating and maintenanceinstructions inthe owner'smanual, Searswillrepairany defectin materialor workmanshipfree ofcharge. If this Chipper Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes,this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 3 • Wear protective gloves when feeding chipper chute. Avoid • Keep face and body clear of the chipper chute to avoid accidental • When feeding material into this equipment, careful that pieces of metal, rocks bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not incJuded.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 HARDWARE PACKAGE (ChipperVac Carton) Ref. Qty. Description Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 3" Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 2-3/4" Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Bolt, Hex 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 1" Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4"...

  • Page 6: Carton Contents

    Front Panel Side Panel (R.H.) Side Panel (L.H.) Rear door Cross Brace Poly Hard Top Deck Adapter Elbow Chipper Chute w/Tamper Plug Hose Adapter (Nozzle) Engine Base Assembly • 1 Hose Hanger Rod Assembly Hose Hanger Bracket Hose Hose Clamp...
  • Page 7 Lay out atl the pars as shown in the carton contents, Keep contents of hardware packages separated. ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER • Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway.
  • Page 8 Assemble the front panel over the end of the cart using six 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS) as shown in figure 4. Leave two holes open in the bottom of the panel as shown in figure 4. With the cart body halves pulledtogether, tighten the four bolts in the bottom of the front panel, then tighten the bolt in each side.
  • Page 9 • Assemble the front tongue over the top of the rear tongue using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and 3/8" hex lock nuts. See figure 8. (3)3/8" x 3" TONGUE _,/HEX (REAR) WASHERS _'-_-.-. (3) 3/8" HEX LOCK NUTS FIGURE 8 •...
  • Page 10 • Set the cart right side up on its wheels and place a corner cap over each front corner of the cart as shown in figure 13. CORNER FIGURE 13 Positionthe right side panel on top of the cart bed flange and the front comer cap.
  • Page 11 Install thepolyhard topoverthefrontandsidepanels. Fasten u sing fourteen 1 /4" x3/4"hexbolts, 1 /4" flat washers, 1/4" lockwashers a nd1/4"hexnuts.See figure 17. Assemble the five clamps onto the cart flanges, placing one in f_ont center and two on each side, positioned approximately 12" from each end. Use a 3/8"...
  • Page 12 5/16" x 3/4" SELF TAPPING SCREWS FIGURE 21 Mount the chipper chute assembly onto the three weld bolts located on the back side of the blower housing assembly. Fasten with three 5/16" bell washers (cupped side against chute assembly) and three 5/16"...
  • Page 13 • Assemble thehose adapter (nozzle) to the front of the housing and secure with the three knobs, that the switch actuator bracket contacts the switch on the housing. See figure HOSEAOAPTER (NOZZLE) /_F--"-'o SWITCH ACTUATOR BRACKET FIGURE 24 Place one hose clamp over end of hose and push hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle).
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY OF THE DECK ADAPTER (#62468) TO THE MOWER DECK Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter: See Figure 28. Qty. Description Hex Bolts, 5/16" x 1" Hex Bolts, 1/4" x 3/4" Carriage Bolts, 5/16" x 3/4" Hex Lock Nuts, 5/16-18 Thread Hex Lock Nuts, 1/4-20 Thread Fiat Steel Washers, Flat Washers, 5/16"...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim cutout, if necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction. NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge wheels on mower deck Curl on deck may be located outside of adapter or inside depending...
  • Page 16 FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as shown in figure 34. Tape smaller one on top and larger one on the side and bottom. After they are in place, carefully mark around the templates, then cut out adapter to obtain correct opening.
  • Page 17 CHIPPER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Chipper Vac. Compare the illustration below with your Chipper Vac to familiarize yourselfwith the various controlsand their locations. HARD TOP BOOT Connects the plastic elbow to the hard top, directing discharged material into the cart.
  • Page 18 Service the Chipper Vac engine with oil and gas as instructed in the separate engine manual. • Inspect the Chipper Vac to make sure all covers (rear door, hard top boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck adapter are property attached.
  • Page 19 (becomes stnngy, etc.) or if the rate of discharge slows down consider- ably, it is likelythat the chipper blades are dull and need to be sharpened or replaced. Refer to the Service and Adjustments section, on page 21.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    BEFORE EACH CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS • Make a thorough visual check of the Chipper Vac for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts. CHECK SOFT VINYL BOOT •...

  • Page 21: Storage

    Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • If stohng in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust. • Store unit in a clean, dry area. CHIPPER FIGURE 38 LOCK NUTS...
  • Page 22 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing and discharge chute (elbow). 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodgedobject. cart is full. 3. Empty cart. Sharpen or replace chipper blades. with proper oil.
  • Page 23 23507 Wheel Support 23297 Latch Stand Bracket 62455 Ass'y, Latch Lock 23488 Axle, Wheel 1" Dia. 23484 Cap, Front Corner 46272 Wheel, 15/6.00 x 8.00 FOR MODEL 486.24515 REF. PART QTY. 43093 Bracket 43601 44678 43014 43175 1509-69 46978 43814...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 35,36 ADAPTER #62468 _s'r FOR MODEL 486,24515 CHIPPER 18,19,20,14 11':...
  • Page 25 44792 Screen lable only with Item no. 35) (Av= 43882 Rivet, 3/16" 43910 Washer, Fiat 3/16" 23842 Boot Mounting Strap 46480 Hard top Boot FOR MODEL 486.24515 REF. PART 44790 43790 44849 44850 43884 23478 2354O 43012 43661 43088 1509-90...
  • Page 26 Bolt, Hex 5/1 6-1 8 x 1-1/4" 43262 Nut, Hex Lock 1/2-1 3 Thd. 712-0421 Knob 43064 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 712-3010 Nut, Hex Lock 5/1 6-1 8 Thd. FOR MODEL 486.24515 IMPELLER HOUSING REF. PART IQTY 723-0438 725-1700 725-3166 726-0272...
  • Page 27 Clevis Pin 711-0833B i Screw, Flat Head 5/16-34 x 1" 710-1054 44738 Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-24 Thd. 715-0166 Pin, Roll - Spring Blade-Flail 719-0329 43086 Washer, Lock 5/16" Spring 742-0544 Blade-Chipper 781-0735 Clip, Retaining Pin FOR MODEL 486.24515 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY CHIPPER...
  • Page 28 NOTES...
  • Page 29 NOTES...
  • Page 31 Avoid any sudden turns or maneuvers while on a slope. _co..=, o _ _.u,. n ,._ , --< o. AFE.CE Post °°°*°e*eo, 10 ° Do not operate your tractor and Chipper Vac on a :3" <'_ "11 (D...