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Page 1: ...mbLy Operation Maintenance Parts iMPORTANT READ TH_S FIRST For Missing Parts or AssembUy Questions PUease Call 866 576 8388 Mon Fri 7 am 5 pm CST FAX 217 728 2032 or e maiU info aqd fab com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 U S A WWW SEARS COM CRAFTSMAN PRINTED iN U S A FORM NO 49636 2 05 ...

Page 2: ...t not limited to damage caused by impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanica damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s ...

Page 3: ...ect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug Atiow the machine to stop and take the following steps a Inspect for damage b Repair or replace any damaged parts c Check for loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation _ Check al bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help insure safe operation Check top cover frequently for wear Replace if worn or damaged Ne...

Page 4: ...th engine running Muffler and engine get hot and can cause burns Do NotTouch To avoid a fire hazard keep _eaves grass and other combustible debris off hot muffler and engine Do Not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzme or optionam Hose Kit with engine running Do Not operate unit unless nozzle or optionam Hose Kit is secured in prance Do Not fill gas tank whime engine is running AHow engine to coo...

Page 5: ...AND VAC SYSTEM f h _ k t The Hand Wand Attachment Model 486 24509 provides a 12 x 5 diameter hose to clean around shrubs patios window wens and other areas not accessible to the tractor The model and serial numbers wil be found on a decal attached to the engine base You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference MODEL NUMBER SERIAL N...

Page 6: ...O SHOWN FULL SIZE i i J C J i i i i i i i D J U V __ _1 _ Y FI X J Z _JJ AA NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE CC 3 J 6 ...

Page 7: ...2 P 4 R 1 S 4 T 35 U 2 V 16 W 5 X 1 Y 2 Z 1 Description Flat Washer 1 4 Nylon Washer Flat Washer 7 16 Flat Washer 1 Nylock Nut 1 4 Hex Nut 1 4 SEMS Nylock Nut 5 16 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 Nylock Nut 1 2 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 1 2 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 CONTENTS OF SMALL DECK ADAPTER HARDWARE PACKAGE Net aft parts in this bag wifl be used Refo i Qty Description E 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 F 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 4 ...

Page 8: ... 1 Engine 11 2 Hose Clamps 12 1 Tailgate 13 2 Cart Bodies 14 2 Wheels 15 1 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 16 1 Wheel Support 17 1 18 1 19 1 2O 1 21 1 22 1 23 1 24 1 25 1 26 2 27 1 28 1 29 2 3O 1 31 2 32 2 33 2 Latch Stand Bracket Front Panel Axle Front Tongue Rear Tongue Hose Hanger Bracket Hitch Plate Hitch Pin Rubber Strap Tailgate Guide Front Tube Support Bracket R H Front Tube Support Bracket ...

Page 9: ...el surface Assemble cart body halves together using three 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 ny ock nuts as shown in figure 1 Do not tighten yet 1 4 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 1 4 NYLOCK NUT J FIGURE 1 Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket around the end of the cart body Fasten it to the top flanges of the cart body using two 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts Do not tighten yet See figure 2 Fasten the tailgat...

Page 10: ... the cart bed Make only finger tight at this time See figure 5 LATCH STAND 1 4 NYLOCK BRACKET NUT rear 1 4 FLAT 1 4 x 3 4 HEX BOLT FIGURE 5 10 Place the rear tongue onto the wheel support and the latch stand bracket Assemble the axle through the wheel support and the tongue Fasten the axle to the wheel support using two 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts See Figure 6 iMPORTANT Make sure the...

Page 11: ... LH Front Tube Support Bracket Tighten a l loose bolts and nuts 1 4 NYLOCK NUT R H FRONT TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET FIGURE 10 o Release the latch lock lever and titt the cart bed back See figure 9 Assemble the front panel to the cart sliding the bottom lip of the panel between the cart and the latch stand bracket Secure with six 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 nylock nuts Leave the upper holes on the sides ...

Page 12: ...pport tubes making sure that the zippered flap is at rear of cart 2 Pull the front of the cover down over the front support tubes and hook the cover s plastic channel under the cart s front flange 3 Pul the sides of the cover down and hook the cover s plastic channel under the cart s side flanges 4 Swing the rear flap up onto the top of the cover Starting at the top secure the cover to the rear su...

Page 13: ...K NUT Remove the hex bolts lock washers and hex lock nuts from the two holes in the impeller housing as shown in figure 16 Assemble the hose hanger bracket to the two holes using the bolts lock washers and lock nuts which you removed HOSE USETHESE HOLES FIGURE 16 USE PRE ASSEMBLED BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND NYLOCK HUTS Assemble the elbow to the impeller housing using four 5 16 x 3 4 thread forming bol...

Page 14: ...ose adapter Do not collapse the hose adapter when tightening the clamp See figure 19 The remaining hose clamp will be used later to fasten the hose to the deck adapter HOSE ADAPTER NOZZLE CLAMP HOSE FIGURE 19 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 a lightweight hitch frame that needs reinforcement...

Page 15: ...d for your deck size you can make your own template by marking around a piece of cardboard held against the edge of the deck s discharge opening FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON THE TEMPLATE If there are no instructions use the following instructions as a general guide Tape the template to the face of the adapter about 1 2 from front and 1 4 down from top for deeper decks For shallow decks posit...

Page 16: ...s and place on deck adapter as shown in figure 33 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 Bolt end of mounting strap to the 5 16 bolt on the mower deck The other end of the strap will bolt to a hole in the deck adapter which must be drilled Position the adapter on the de...

Page 17: ...in the deck adapter that will align with the holes in the angle bracket and the mounting bracket Assemble the deck adapter to both brackets using two 1 4 x 1 hex bolts 1 4 flat washers nylon washers and 1 4 nylock nuts See figure 28 I ANGLE BRACKET 1 NYLOCK NUT NYLON WASHER x MOUNTING 1 4 FLAT 114 x 1 LOCATE AND DRILL ROLES NYLON WASHER _ 114 FLAT WASHER _ 114 x1 NEX BOLT FIGURE 28 Assemble end of...

Page 18: ...d engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or ionger Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run untit the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See STORAGE instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuet tank or permanent damage may occur WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors or ...

Page 19: ...o match grass height and or moisture condition to prevent clogging Do not attempt to vacuum up any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard such as light branches leaves twigs etc CAUTION To avoid possible injury be sure that no one is near the cart before releasing the latch lock lever Remove the tailgate Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the cart back Using a rake o...

Page 20: ...park plug wire before cleaning lubricating or before performing any repairs or maintenance ENGINE MAINTENANCE Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE 30 grade oi is recommended for warm weather use For cold weather use refer to the engine manufacturer s Operating and...

Page 21: ...e loose 2 Unit running on CHOKE 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 6 2 Carburetor out of adjustment 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 1 Connect wire to spark plug 2 Correctly install hose adapter nozzle 3 Fil tank with clean fresh fuel 4 Open fuel shut off valve 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Move choke lever to OFF position 3 Clean rue li...

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Page 23: ... 20 x 3 4 31 Hex Nut 1 4 Ny ock 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 1 Spring Extension 12 Truss Hd Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 1 Cart Front Panel REFo NO 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 PART NO 47810 43088 64551 64531 25010 23548 43884 43343 23504 44950 43082 47407 43574 24960 24959 25539 QTY 13 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 3 1 3 1 1 2 DESCRIPTION Hex Nut 5 16 18 Nylock Washer Flat 1 4 Tongue Weldment Ass y Rea...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486 245041 SOFT TOP MOW N VAC f f 1 J I I 23 37 27 14 38 I 4O TRACTOR 12 32 _ 13 24 ...

Page 25: ...0 Nylock Engine B S 5 5 HP Deflector Muffler Hose Hanger Rod Ass y Elbow Hose 6 x 84 Hose Clamp 6 Top Connecting Tube Support Tube LH Support Tube R H Cart Cover Strap Tarp 25 Washer 1 4 STD Hitch Plate Washer Nylon 21 64 Bolt Hex 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 Nut Hex 1 2 13 Nylock Washer Flat 7 16 Washer 5 16 STD Adapter Deck RER NO 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 PART NO 23560 44326 23825 23...

Page 26: ...18 x 3 4 Boit Hex 5 16 24 x 2 Screw Self Tap 10 16 x 3 8 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 Knob Nut Nylock 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Spring Type Adapter Mounting Cover Switch RER NO 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 PART NO 725 3166 726 0272 731 1613 24958 48848 48591 736 0247 63924 710 1273 43003 629 0923 QTY 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Snap Mount Switch Clamp Cover Switch Hose Hanger Bracket Nut Nyiock J...

Page 27: ... VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNEFI OF A BUILDING _ OR A FENCE POST CAUTION Do not operate your tractor and Vac System on a slope in excess of 10 degrees Be sure of your tractor s towing and braking capabilities before operating on a slope Avoid any sudden turns or maneuvers while on a slope b 4 ...

Page 28: ... owner s manuals thatyou need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 388 PART ea m 11p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week wwwosearsocom partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 8855 7 a m 5 p m CST Mort Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SUoHOGAR s_ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour service...

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