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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODEL NUMBER:
486.245071
SERIAL NUMBER:
__________________
DATE OF PURCHASE:
__________________
The model number and serial numbers will be found on
a decal attached to the Yard Vac.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
WARRANTY
STORAGE AND OPTIONAL USE .................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
SLOPE GUIDE ..............................................................27
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........................22,24,26
REPAIR PARTS LIST................................................23,25
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...................BACK COVER
SAFETY RULES ..............................................................3
ACCESSORIES ...............................................................5
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ....................................6
CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................8
ASSEMBLY ......................................................................9
OPERATION ..................................................................18
MAINTENANCE ............................................................20
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERED TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in
material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your
nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only
while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
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Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
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Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by impacting objects
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that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage
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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 manual.
Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general,
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fuel should be used
within 30 days
of its purchase date.
Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with the equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the
United States.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE,
SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
