Craftsman 486.24515 Removal of Parts from Carton, Assembling the Chipper VAC, HEX NUT Sems

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This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)Screwdriver

(1)Pliers

(2)7/16" Wrenches

(2)1/2" Wrench

(2)9/16" Wrenches

(2)3/4" Wrenches (only if figure 24 on page 14 is used)

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

Remove the hardware pack and all loose pars from the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before discarding.

Lay out atl the pars as shown in the carton contents, Keep contents of hardware packages separated.

ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER VAC

Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway. See figure 1.

CAUTION: Do not leave the cart unat-

&falling cart can cause personal injury! Pay close attention to the stability of the cart while it remains in an upright position. For best stability, assemble on a smooth level surface.

Assemble halves together using three 1/4" x 1/2" hex

bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS) as shown in figure 1. Do not tighten.tended in upright position during assembly. A

1/4" x 1/2" HEX BOLT

1/4" HEX NUT (SEMS)

Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside of cart as shown in figure 2. Fasten to the bottom of the cart body using six 5/16" x 3/4" slotted head screws and 5/16" hex nuts (SEMS). Do not tighten. See figure 2.

Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the sides of the cart body using four 1/4" x 1/2" hex bolts and 1/4" hex nuts (SEMS) as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten.

1/4" HEX NUT

1/4" x 1/2"

. HEX BOLT

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5116"x 3/4"

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5/16" HEX

TAILGATE

NUT (SEMS)

REINFORCEMENT

 

BRACKET

FIGURE 2

At this time, with the cart body halves pulled together, tighten the sixslotted head screws assembled in

figure 2 and then tighten the four hex bolts assembled in figure 2. Do not tighten the three hex bolts that were assembled in figure 1.

Carefully reverse the position of the cart so that it

rests on the tailgate reinforcement bracket, as shown in figure 3.

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FIGURE 1

FIGURE 3

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Contents Irrftsmrn Limited Oneyear Warranty on Slopes To Avoid Serious Injury Hardware Package ChipperVac Carton Qty Description Not Shown Full Size GAELockwasher, 3/8 18 1 Hitch Bracket 19 1 Adapter Bracket Ref. Qty. Description Front PanelSide Panel L.H 15 2 Hose Clamp 16 1 Tongue RearHEX Bolt Removal of Parts from CartonAssembling the Chipper VAC HEX NUT SemsWheel Support Leave Holes Open forLatch Stand Bracket HEX BoltsFlat Spacer Tube WheelTWASHER HUB CAP CoI-rER PIN Brace HEX Bolt Lock WasherCross X 3/4Cross BRACE. Door ClampFront HE Bolt Door BracketNylon WasherWeldedangles Weld BoltsPIN HoseRubber TIE Strap HitchFrom Front Assembly of the Deck Adapter #62468 to the Mower DeckKey Qty. Description Not Shown Full SizeDeck Adapter Mower Deck Use existing holes or drill 5/16 diameter hole or holesAdapter Bracket 4- H£XLock NUT For 1990 and Newer Murray Tractors with a 38 or 40 DeckIylon Washer Mounting StrapKnow Your Chipper VAC Before Starting HOW to Stop Your Chipper VACHOW to Start Your Chipper VAC HOW to USE Your Chipper VACUsing the Chipper Chute Before Each USE Check for Loose Fasteners Check Soft Vinyl BootEngine Maintenance CleaningHEX Lock Nuts Sharpening or Replacing Chipper BladesChanges Slows considerably Or compositionofPart QTY Description 4121 Liable only With item no Hitch BracketDeflector, Exhaust not shown Av= liable only With item no43064 43262Nut, Hex Jam 5/16-18 Thd Blade-Chipper Washer, Lock 5/16 SpringClip, Retaining Pin Page Page Page SIGInAND Holdthis Level with a Verticaltree