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  • Page 1

    Operators Manual CRAFI".SHAN+ I H.P. SOFT TOP SYSTEM AND CART Model No. 486.24504 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!! For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Please Call 217-728[...]

  • Page 2

    WARRANTY ............................................................... 2 SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 3 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ................... 5 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 6 CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 8 ASSEMBLY .....................[...]

  • Page 3

    Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user doesnot understand howto operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment. • Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per[...]

  • Page 4

    TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY • Read Owner's Manual and all safety labels on machine before starting and using machine. • Do Not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart while engine is running. • Do Not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while engine is running. • Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing out of c[...]

  • Page 5

    These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and Vac System. I The Hand Wand Attachment, Model 486.24509 provides a 15' x 5" diameter hose to clean[...]

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    A jT jU I I SHOWN FULL SIZE N J W J X Y I BB _J J CC NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE DD EE J 6[...]

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    ATTENTION! Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly. Ref. Qty. Description CONTENTS OF LARGE VAC HARDWARE PACKAGE A 3 Bolt, Hex 3/8" x 3" B 2 Shoulder Bolt C 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4" D 2 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 1-3/4" E 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4" H 25 Bolt, Hex 1/4" x 5/8" J 4 He[...]

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    jl 3 _18 19 6 J 10 J 11 22 _ 29 25 J 31 j21 33 CARTON CONTENTS Ref. Qty. Description 1 1 Cover 2 2 Top Connecting Tube 3 2 Support Tube, R.H. 4 2 Support Tube, L.H. 5 1 Elbow (Discharge Chute) 6 2 Deck Adapter 7 1 Hose 8 1 Hose Hanger Rod Assembly 9 1 Hose Adapter (Nozzle) 10 1 Engine 11 2 Hose Clamps 12 1 Tailgate 13 2 Cart Bodies 14 2 Wheels 15 1[...]

  • Page 9

    This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel andengine oil recommendations. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) Screwdriver (1) Pliers (1) 3/8" Wrench (2) 7/16" Wrenches (2) 1/2" Wrenches (2) 9/16" Wrenches (1) 3/4" Wrench - (2) if hitch plate in fig. 21 is used REMOVA[...]

  • Page 10

    • Pull the cartbody halves together. • Tightenthe four truss head bolts. Tightenthe six hex bolts in the sides of the cart. Tightenthe three hex bolts in the bottom of the cart, keeping the bottom aligned. Assemble the wheel support to the bottom of the cart using eight 5/16" x 3/4"truss head bolts and5/16" (SEMS) hex nuts as sho[...]

  • Page 11

    Assemble a spacer tube ontoeach end of the axle as shown in figure 7. Assemble a 1"flatwasher, a wheel (valve stem facing out), andanother 1"flatwasher onto the axle as shown in figure 7. Secure the wheel witha 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin, spreading the ends so thata hub cap wilt fit over the pin. Assemble the hub cap by pressing i[...]

  • Page 12

    Assemble the reduced ends of the R.H. support tubes into the ends of the L.H. support tubes. Fasten the tubes together using two 1/4" x 1"curved head bolts, inserted from the top,andtwo 1/4" (SEMS) hex nuts. See figure 11. 1/4" x 1" CURVED HEAD BOLT "_ I / 1/4" HEX NUT (SEMS) SUPPORT TUBE L.H. SUPPORT TUBE R.H. FI[...]

  • Page 13

    • Assemble a plastic wheel to each engine mount bracket using a 3/8" shoulder bolt and 3/8" hex lock nut. See Figure 14. 3/8"SHOULDER FIGURE 14 Attach the vac tongue to your tractor's draw bar for easier mounting of the engine base assembly. Align the engine base with the tongue's welded angles. Tilt the engine base back [...]

  • Page 14

    • Place the hose hanger rod assembly down into the hose hanger bracket on the impeller housing assem- bly. See figure 18. • Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Fasten the hooks to the hose hanger rod assembly. See figure 20. HOSE HANGER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 18 © HOSE HANGER ASSEMBLY 25" TARP STRAP FIGURE20 © • Place a hose clamp [...]

  • Page 15

    ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER TO THE MOWER DECK NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware package will be used for any one particular fit up. • Remove the mower discharge deflector from your mower deck. Save the deflector and hardware for remounting deflector. CAUTION: Mower deflector must be replaced when Vac System deck adapt[...]

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    • Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" hex lock nuts. See figure 25. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra washers have been furnished as shims. See figure 25. I (2) _16" [...]

  • Page 17

    FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 46" DECK Tape 46" template onto deck adapter. Mark and then cut out adapter. Fasten the angle bracket and the mounting bracket to the mower deck as shown in figure 34. Use two 5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" lock nuts. The bolt heads go on inside of mo[...]

  • Page 18

    KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System. Compare the illustration below with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. LATCH LOCK LEVER BOOT REAR FLAP CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the[...]

  • Page 19

    HOW TO START YOUR VAC SYSTEM _, ARNING: Never start or run the engine without all covers being properly attached to the blower housing and cart. • Check oil and gas in Vac engine. • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. • Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking.) • Move throttle control lever on [...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _e_&_ _,o_ e Fill in dates as you ,_ e_-_e_ complete regular service. _'___f Check for loose fasteners X Check cover X Check tire pressure X Check enqine oil level X Lubricate X Clean X X Mainta[...]

  • Page 21

    • Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat metal parts withlight oil or silicone to prevent rust. • Store unit in a clean, dry area. It is important to prevent gum deposits fromforming in essential fuel syste[...]

  • Page 22

    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24504 CART BODY 11 8 10 8 5 9 i 13 17 27 19 16 12 32 / 12 / 23 24 --_ REF. NO. ) ) i PART NO. 24096 62457 23487 24497 24984 43594 43093 43601 48637 43014 43866 46978 1509-69 HA20186 43814 23490 46980 QTY. REF. PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Cart Body 18 43088 Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket 19 64551 Wheel Support 20 64[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24504 VAC SYSTEM IMPELLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY REF NO. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 629-0241A 1 Harness, Wire 2 24634 1 Housing Ass'y. Inner 3 24633 1 Housing Ass'y. Outer 4 43182 10 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" 5 710-0772 3 Bolt, Hex 5/16-24 x 2" 6 710-1268 2 Screw, Self Tap #10-16 x 3/8" 7 43063 3 Bolt, [...]

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    REPAIR pARTS FOR MODEL 486.24504 VAC SYSTEM j_ f J 23 45 22 j 18 ADAPTER #62466 8_ 27 12_ 32 13 / J 27 13 12 / 4O J S 27 37 39 9 19 19 14 16 24[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24504 VAC SYSTEM REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 PART NO. 734-0973 24957 24956 43182 43063 43085 738-0373 43064 63375 781-0635 728-3001 43012 43013 12_1 _0158-E1 222261 63227 46420 43792 43793 48634 64647 64648 48640 43790 43088 23540 1543-69 43351 43262 4335[...]

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    O e= 'o e- e= o O • -, e= ;'_== _ o_ == _.=o 0 ._.._o .E_o_ ,0.,., ,m =1 ,,,c ,- e- _o, _ _ "r-E5 _ _ 0 _o-_ | 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 [...]

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    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E sM Anyt,me, day or n,ght (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & R[...]