Craftsman 486.24516 User Manual

Operators Manual8H.P.CHIPPER VAC SYSTEMModel No. 486.24516CAUTION:Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operatin

• Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart using eight 5/16" x 3/4“ truss head screws, 5/16" lock washers, and 5/16 hex nuts as

Assemble a spacer tube onto each end of the axle as shown in figure 8.Assemble a 1" flat washer, a wheel (valve stem facing out), and another 1&q

Lower the front of the cart and lock it to the tongue with the latch lock lever.Place a side panel down onto the cart, fitting it inside the front pan

Assemble a 1/4" hex nut and then a 1/4" flat washer onto each end of a tie rod. Insert the rod ends through the upper holes in the sides of

Assemble a short tie strap to the rear door using one 1/4“ X 1-1/4" hex bolt, two 1/4" flat washers, one 1/4" lock washer and one 1/4&q

• Assemble the hose adapter (nozzle) to the front of the impeller housing, securing it with the three knobs. Make sure that the switch actuator bracke

• Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if:a. Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, to help prevent binding.b. Your tractor has

• Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim cutout, if necessary, to aliow tilting of adapte

FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECKFOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK• Cut out two templates and

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEMRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System.Compare the illustration below with your

TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY...2SAFETY RULES...

BEFORE STARTING• Your Chipper Vac System engine is shipped without oil or gasoline. Service the engine with oil and gas as instructed in the separate

USING THE CHIPPER CHUTE• Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3" in diameter may be fed Into the chipper chute as shown in figure

MAINTENANCECUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.MAINTENANCE SCHED

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSSHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES• Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug.• Remove the access

TROUBLESHOOTING *PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIONEngine fails to start1. Spark plug wire disconnected. ?. Safety switch not contacted.3. F

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 CART BODYREF.NO.PARTNO. QTY. DESCRIPTIONREF,NO.PARTNO. QTY DESCRIPTION123985 2 Cart Body1963917 1Tongue Weldment Ass&

REPAIR PARTS FOR l№ODEL 486.24516 CHIPPER VAC SYSTEMTOTRACTOR26

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 CHIPPER VAC SYSTEMREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY. DESCRIPTIONREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTION1 24080 1 Engine Base37 43178 44 Nut, He

REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24516 VAC SYSTEM IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLYREF.NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTIONREF,NO.PARTNO.QTY.DESCRIPTION1629-0241A 1Harness, Wi

ACAUTION: Do not operate your tractor and Chipper Vac System on a slope in excess of 10 degrees. Be sure of your tractor's towing and braking cap

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 t

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A WARNINGTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURYRead Owner's Manual and all safety labels on machine before starting and using machine. Do Not remove top cover o

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and serv

HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTSSHOWN FULL SIZE

ATTENTION! Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly.CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE IN CART CARTONRef. Qty. DescriptionRef. Qt

CARTON CONTENTS {Cart Carton)Ref. DescriptionRef.Qty.Description1 1 Wheel Support6 1 Hose2 1Rear Tongue 7 1Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket3 1 Front Ton

ASSEMBLYThis unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL, After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.TOOLS