Craftsman 486.25013 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualModel No's. 486.25013CHIP-N-VAC®PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42486 (05/08/12)Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 6017

10FIGURE 8• Flipthecartoversothatitrestsonitswheels.• Assemblethefronttongueontopofthereartongueusingthree3/8"x3"

11FIGURE 11• Placeasidepanelontopofthecartbedange,inside the lip of the front panel. Fasten the side panel tothefrontpanelusingthree

12• Assembleashorttarpstraptoreardoorusingone1/4"x1-1/4"hexbolt,two1/4"atwashersandone1/4"nylocknut.A

13• Assemblethehoseadapter(nozzle)tothefrontofthe impeller housing and secure with the three knobs. Make sure that the switch actuator brac

14ASSEMBLINGTHEDECKADAPTER(#62468)TOTHEMOWERDECKContents of Hardware Pack for Deck Adapter:I JKA BDCHFGNOT SHOWN FULL SIZEE• Identifyyourm

15FIGURE 24• Holdingtheadapterbracketandthedeckadaptertogether, position the deck adapter on the mower deck.Keepingtheedgeofdeckadapter

16FIGURE 28• Aftercartisemptied,securecarttotonguewithlatchand reattach the rear door and the vinyl boot.HOW TO USE YOUR CHIP-N-VACBEFORE S

17USING 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gure29

18MAINTENANCEService Dates Check for loose fasteners X Check soft vinyl boot X Check tire pressure X Check engine oil level X Lubricat

19STORAGE• Ifstoringinanunventilatedormetalstorageshed,coatmetal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust.• Storeunitinaclean,

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

20TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark

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23PARTSREF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 23985 2 Cart Body2 62458 1 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket3 23507 1 Wheel Support4 24497 1 Latch Stand Brack

2442 43 32 41 TO TRACTOR 26 24 25 27 23 4 39 40 812 35 13 21 20 28 33 13 33 35 34 1313 13 36 35 31 35 13 1 2 2 3 4 4 6 8 8 8 914 1617 19 19 18 29 30

25REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 24080 1 Engine Base2 24078 2 Brace, Housing3 24958 1 Hose Hanger Bracket4 43182 14 Bolt,Hex5/16-18x3/4"

26REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.25013 CHIP-N-VACIMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLYREF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 629-0241A 1 Harness, Wire2 63993 1 HousingAss

27WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than

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3SAFETYAnypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.Exercisecaution a

4 WARNING• ReadOwner'sManualandallsafetylabelsonmachinebeforestartingandusingmachine.• DoNotremovetopcoverorattemptto

5The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 providesa12'x5"diameterhosetocleanaround shrubs, patios, window wells and other areas no

6HARDWAREPACKAGECONTENTSSeepage14fortheDeckAdapterhardwarepackage.(Contentsnotincludedhere.)K PH RM L I J G F E D C B A UVWZAAXBBYCCDDEE

7CARTON CONTENTS (Mow-N-Vac Carton)CARTON CONTENTS (Cart Body Carton)3 1 2 4 8 12117 9 5 10136 10 5 8 1 72346 9 REF. PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION1 23507

8ASSEMBLYFIGURE 3FIGURE 1This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil reco

9FIGURE 4• Topreventaccidentaltippingduringthefollowingassembly procedures, lower the cart to rest upside down, with the wheel support facing