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Craftsman 486.25012 Operator's Manual

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VAC
Model No. 486.25012
DO NOT RETURN
TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
IMPORTANT!
The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added
before starting the engine. See Engine Maintenance
on page 20 of
this manual for instructions.
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. 42482 (05/09/12)

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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. 42482 (05/09/12)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...... BACK PAGE ASSEMBLY ..............CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
  • Page 3 Anypower equipment cancauseinjuryifoperated improperly o r iftheuserdoesnotunderstand howtooperate the equipment. Exercise c aution at alltimeswhenusing 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. Failure Yard Vac should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine to comply with these instructions may result in personal immediately, disconnect spark plug wire and move the wire...
  • 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 wereavailable w hentheunitwaspurchased. Theyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretail o utlets and service centers. MostSearsstores canorderrepair partsforyouwhenyouprovide themodel n umbers o fyourtractorand Yard VacSystem. The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 provides a 12' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs, patios, window wells and other areas not accessible to the tractor.
  • Page 6 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 47407 HA21362 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4" Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 712-3083 43574 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" Nylock Nut, 1/2-13 1543-69 43351 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, Nylon Washer 1509-90 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 7 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1509-90 43081 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Washer, 5/16" Std. 43840 1543-69 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Nylon Washer 44850 43661 Tarp Strap Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" 23826 43080 Carriage Bolt, 5/16"x 3/4"...
  • Page 8 REF. PART NO. REF. PART NO. QTY, DESCRiPTiON QTY, DESCRiPTiON 48791 24497 Latch Stand Bracket Cart Tray 40343 Cart Cover 49873 Lower Support Rod 41310 43790 Tarp Strap, 25" Engine 43791 49974 Hose Adapter Hose Hanger Rod 65518 24386 Latch Stand Plate Rope, 36"...

  • Page 9: Carton Contents

    Thisunitis shipped WITHOUT GASOUNE 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 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 Attach theengine mounting platetothetongues Place the hose hanger rod down into the hose hanger using two3/8"x 3"hexboltsin thebackholes, t wo bracket on the impeller housing assembly. See figure 3/8"x 1"hexboltsinthefrontholes andfour3/8" nylock nuts. S eefigure7. HINT: Foreasier assembly, support t hereartongue with a blockofwood.
  • Page 12 • Loopthe25"tarpstrapunder t he hose. F asten the CART COVER ASSEMBLY hooks tothe hosehanger r od.Seefigure11. Slide the front support tube through the double loops at the front of the cart cover. See figure 13. HOSE HANGER R OD DOUBLE LOOPS 25"...
  • Page 13 Slidethesecond lower support r od(bent e nds) Place thetopsupport a ngleinside thecartcover. through thesleeve alongthebottom ofthecartcover. Foldthebottom ofthecoveraround thetopsupport Slidea looped endofthe ropeontotherodas it angle. I nserttwoplastic plugsasshown infigure17 enters eachgapinthesleeve. Thebendinthe rod tosecure thecovertotheendsofthetopsupport mustfaceinthedirection shown infigure15. angle. BOTTOM OF CART COVER ROPE LOWER...
  • 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 • Placetheassembled c artcoverontopofthecart, With the rope hanging down loosely', check if the aligning theboltsinthetopsupport a nglewiththe cover fits down freely around the rear of the cart tray. holesinthecart.Assemble f ive1/4"flanged nutsonto If the cover needs to extend farther to the rear, loosen thebolts.
  • 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 27.

  • Page 17: Operation

    • Assemble t headapter b racket t othedeckusing two With deck adapter positioned correctly over the 5/16" x 1-1/4" hexbolts,5/16" flatwashers and5/16" discharge opening, use the adapter bracket as a nylock nuts. S eefigure 29. template and drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top of the deck adapter.
  • 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. THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE FUEL SHUT-OFF ON/OFF SWITCH LATCH LOCK LEVER 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: Maintenance

    CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MA,NTENANOE 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: The muffler and adjacent areas...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486.25012 VAC • © /®® 27 28_...

  • Page 23: Repai R Parts

    REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.25012 VAC REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 48791 Cart Tray 47189 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 65518 Rope, 36" 47810 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 43012 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" R19212016 Washer, 5/8" 24386 Latch Stand Plate 43010 Cotter Pin...
  • Page 24 REPAIR pARTS FOR _ODP-L _o,.,..ADAPTER #62468...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.25012 VAC REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 27144 Top Support Angle 43574 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" 25874 Front Support Tube 43088 Washer, 1/4" Std. 25876 Brace 1543-69 Nylon Washer 49873 Lower Support Rod 43081 Washer, 5/16"...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.25012 VAC REF. PART REF. PART QTY. DESCRiPTiON QTY. DESCRiPTiON 629-0241A 725-1700 Switch Cover Harness, Wire 24634 725-3166 Housing Assembly, Inner Snap Mount Switch 24633 726-0272 Housing Assembly, Outer Clamp 43182 731-1613 Switch Cover Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 47600 24958 Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1"...
  • 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 Ilame el nt_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.com ® Registered Trademark / Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries...