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Page 1: ... or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 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 40784 08 13 08 ...

Page 2: ...ne ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear accident or improper operation or maintenance Repairs necessary because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by improper transportation impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speed...

Page 3: ...re away from the spark plug Allow 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 all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help insure safe operation Check top cover frequently for wear Replace if worn or damaged Never operate Yard Vac unless deck adapter...

Page 4: ...ther combustible debris off hot muffler and engine Do Not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzle or optional Hose Kit with engine running Do Not operate unit unless nozzle or optional Hose Kit is secured in place Do Not fill gas tank while engine is running Allow engine to coot at least 2 minutes before refueling WARNING I_ HAZARDOUS ROTATING BLADES INSIDE KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ALL IOPENINGS DO NOT...

Page 5: ...res can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and Yard Vac System t 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 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help 5 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 6: ...lt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Self Tapping Truss Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lock Nut 1 4 20 Flanged Nut 1 4 20 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 RER M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y QTY DESCRiPTiON 9 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 1 Nylock Nut 1 2 13 4 Nylon Washer 6 Washer 1 4 4 Washer 5 8 1 Washer 7 16 2 Cotter Pin 1 Hair Cotter Pin 3 Wing Nut 5 16 18 1 Spring 1 Hitch Pin 2 Axle Clip 2 Plug 6 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing par...

Page 7: ...Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 I 5 Nylon Washer C 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 J 2 Tarp Strap D 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 K 1 Angle Bracket E 6 Washer 1 4 Standard L 2 S Hook F 3 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 M 1 Mounting Strap G 5 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 N 1 Mounting Bracket Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help 7 DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 8: ...1 Wheel Support 1 Hose 1 Hitch Plate 2 Brace REF 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 QTY 2 2 DESCRIPTION Latch Stand Bracket Lower Support Rod Tarp Strap 25 Hose Hanger Rod Latch Stand Plate Top Support Angle Deck Adapter Cart Bed Brace Axle Front Support Tube Latch Lock Lever Hitch Bracket Front Support Rod Adapter Bracket 8 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETU...

Page 9: ...nst side of rear tongue See figure 1A Attach the spring to the hole in the latch lock lever and the hole in the tongue See figure 1B Attach the hitch bracket to the front tongue using two 3 8 x 1 bolts and 3 8 nylock nuts See figure 2 Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue using three 3 8 x 3 hex bolts and 3 8 nylock nuts See figure 2 Install the hitch pin and the hair cotter pin in t...

Page 10: ...shers and 1 4 nylock nuts Tighten nuts after all bolts are in place See figure 5 Place the cart bed braces and the cart tray onto the wheel support Secure latch stand bracket underneath the tongue s latch lock lever See figure 6 Assemble the cart tray and cart bed braces to the wheel support using eight 5 16 truss head bolts and 5 16 nylock nuts Tighten nuts after all bolts are in place See figure...

Page 11: ...4 hex bolts self tapping and nylon washers See figure 8 HINT Push in on hex bolts as you tighten to form threads Connect the hose adapter to the engine housing by fastening three wing nuts to the pre assembled bolts in the engine housing See figure 8 Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose Push the hose onto the hose adapter nozzle Tighten the hose clamp onto the hose and hose adapter Do not c...

Page 12: ...tch frame that needs reinforcement for towing Use a 1 2 x 1 1 2 hex bolt a 7 16 flat washer and a 1 2 nylock nut See figure 12 1 2 x 1 1 2 HEX BOLT _ TRACTOR HITCH FRAME S_ IUARE ATTACH MOW N VAC HERE 7 16 FLAT WASHERJ_ J 1 2 NYLOCK NUT HITCH PLATE TRACTOR HITCH FRAME TAPERED _ _J _ _ _ J _ _ _ FIGURE 12 12 Slide the front support rod straight ends through the front sleeve located in the top of th...

Page 13: ...ee welded bolts in the top support angle Attach the two short plastic strips to the top support angle using two plastic plugs as shown in figure 17 BOTTOM OF CART COVER 3END ROPE LOWER SUPPORT BOTTOM SLEEVE FIGURE 15 Locate the plastic strips that are stitched to the bottom of the cart cover Cut seven slits in the cover fabric that align with the holes in the plastic strips See figure 16 PLASTIC P...

Page 14: ...T ROD STRAIGHT LOCK NUT 114 x 314 HEX BOLT FIGURE 19 14 LOWER SUPPORT ROD BENT Assemble a 1 4 x 3 4 bolt and 1 4 lock nut to each end of the second lower support rod TIGHTEN then back nut off 1 2 turn See figure 20 Attach the lower support rod to the outside of the top support angle using two 1 4 flanged nuts TIGHTEN See figure 20 NOTE Cart bag not shown for clarity LOWER SUPPORT ROD BENT _ 114 FL...

Page 15: ...t tray If the cover needs to extend farther to the rear loosen bolts a in figure 23 to slide the support rod rearward If the rear of the cover does not rest down freely around the rear of the cart tray loosen bolts b in figure 23 and tilt the front support tube rearward while sliding the bottom of the braces rearward FIGURE 22 114 x 314 HEX BOLT 1 4 WASHER BOLT B FIGURE 23 BOLT Allow the rope to h...

Page 16: ... using white crayon nail or scriber Drill a starting hole inside the outline then use a saber saw or key hole saw to cut out the opening See figure 25 1 4 DOWN IMPORTANT Keep cut off as close to the top edge as possible 1 2 FROM FRONT FIGURE 25 16 Position the adapter over the deck opening and check for fit of cutout as shown in figure 26 Trim cutout if necessary to allow tilting of adapter keepin...

Page 17: ...ter positioned correctly over the discharge opening use the adapter bracket as a template and drill three 9 32 diameter holes in the top of the deck adapter See figure 29 Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1 4 x 3 4 bolts nylon washers 1 4 flat washers and 1 4 nylock nuts Nylon washers should be against the inside of the deck adapter See figure 29 DECK ADAPTER _ 3 1 4 NYLOCK NUTS BRACKET WAS...

Page 18: ...onger Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until 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 fuel tank or permanent damage may occur WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors or with the engine running or while the engine is hot Do not smoke while filling tank ...

Page 19: ... hose adapter nozzle hose and deck adapter are properly attached Check tires for proper inflation 12 14 Ibs Check for oil and gas in Vac engine Begin operation at low speed adjusting forward speed to 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 WARNING S...

Page 20: ...bricating 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 oil is recommended for warm weather use For cold weather use refer to the engine manufacturer s Operating and Maintenance Manual Check oil le...

Page 21: ...ot contacted 3 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 4 Fuel shut off valve closed if so equipped 5 Faulty spark plug 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Unit running on CHOKE 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Carburetor out of adjustment 6 Dirty air cleaner 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly 2 Engine oil level low 1 Loose parts or damaged impeller 2 3 Vac Cart is full Discharge chut...

Page 22: ...REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486 24707 PROFESSIONAL VAC 5 jl 15 27 7 2O 9 16 i I I 6 i I 18 I r I I I I 18 4 11 22 26 14 23 24 22 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 23: ...ear Tongue 22 43001 9 24527Y 1 Wheel Support 23 HA21362 10 24497Y 1 Latch Stand Bracket 24 43343 11 25742Y 1 Front Tongue 25 43574 12 23475 1 Hitch Bracket 26 47407 13 25010 1 Latch Lock Lever 27 65518 14 HA20186 1 Spring QTY DESCRiPTiON 2 Cart Bed Brace 2 Axle Clip 4 Nylock Nut 1 4 20 9 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 4 Washer 5 8 2 1 2 5 1 3 1 1 Cotter Pin Hitch Pin Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 Hair...

Page 24: ...DEL 486 24707 PROFESSIONAL VAC 37 4 32 20 42 ADAPTER 62468 21 12 8 _3334 8 13 41 27 12 J 42 3 10 17 40 14 27 43 28 30 _ _ TO 29 _ _ TRACTOR 24 Call 1 866 576 8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE ...

Page 25: ...ort Tube 2 Brace 2 Lower Support Rod 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 REF PART NO QTY DESCRiPTiON NO 24 43574 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 25 43088 8 Washer 1 4 Std 26 23540 1 Hitch Plate 27 1543 69 9 Nylon Washer 28 43351 1 Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 29 712 3028 1 Nylock Nut 1 2 13 30 43352 1 Flat Washer 7 16 31 43081 12 Washer 5 16 Std 32 43830 1 Deck Adapter 33 23560 1 Deck Adapter Bracket 34 43080 2 Carriage ...

Page 26: ... Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 REF NO 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO 725 3166 726 0272 731 1613 24958 48848 43081 736 0247 QTY DESCRiPTiON 1 Snap Mount Switch 1 Clamp 1 Switch Cover 1 Hose Hanger Bracket 3 Nylock Jam Nut 5 16 18 4 Washer 5 16 Std 1 Washer 3 Wingnut 12 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 4 Lock Washer 5 16 4 Spacer 1 Switch Cover 2O 21 22 23 24 65428 44377 43003 49869 23477 1 1 1 1 1 Impeller Assembly Hex Bol...

Page 27: ...nt tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Braking may be affected by tractor attachment Reduce speed on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Com...

Page 28: ...ur Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar...

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