Craftsman 486.24717 manual Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Blades, Nylock Nuts Access Plate

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SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADES

Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away from the spark plug.

Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See figure 30.

Locate one of the chipper blades in the access plate opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand. Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside of the blade and a 1/2" wrench on the

impeller assembly',inside the housing. Remove the other blade in the same manner.

Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make

certain to remove an equal amount from each blade. Reassemble in reverse order.

NOTE: Make certain the blades are reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the access plate opening.

Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.

NYLOCK NUTS

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ACCESS

PLATE

FIGURE 30

If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust. Store unit in a clean, dry area.

Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help

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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

 

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Contents Do not Return to Store CRnFTSMRHAssembly Repair Parts Lists WarrantySafety Rules Storage Full Size Hardware Chart Carton Contents Repair Parts IllustrationsDo not Return to Store To Avoid Serious iNJURY Serial Number Date of Purchase Model NumberQTY XyZAACart VAC RER Description QTY DescriptionAssembling the Cart Body Removal of Parts from CartonsWheel Axle Flat Washer Truss Head Bolt WheelNylock NUT Bracket 1/4 Nylock NUTAssembling VAC Parts HEX Bolt Flat WasherLoosen 4 bolts 1/4 turn each Flat WASHERf AssemblyStrap X 1-1/4Assembling the Deck Adapter #62468 Tothe Mower Deck Contents of Hardware Pack for Deck AdapterNylock Nuts Deck Adapter Mower DeckUse existing holes or drill 5/16 diameter hole or holes Adapter BracketBefore Starting HOW to Stop Your CHIP-N=VACHOW to Startyour CHIP-N=VAC HOW to USE Your CHIP-N=VACUsing the Chipper Chute Before Each USE CleaningCheck Tire Pressure Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Blades Nylock Nuts Access PlatePossible Causes ProblemCorrective Action Cal11-866-576-8388formissingpartsorassemblyhelp Do not Returnto Store 27.20 REE DescriptionAdapter #62468 Repair Parts for Model 486.24717 Professional CHIP-N-VACDESCRiPTiON QTYQTY.DESCRiPTiON Description QTY IMPELLER Housing AssemblyOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX LineMY-HOME