ThisunitisshippedWITHOUTGASOLINEorOIL. After assembly,seeseparateenginemanualforproperfuel andengineoilrecommendations.

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

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTONS

Remove the hardware packs and all loose parts from the cartons.

Lay out and identify parts shown in carton contents.

Lay out and identify parts in the hardware packs. Keep contents of each hardware package separate for easier assembly.

ASSEMBLING THE VAC SYSTEM

Place 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 unattended in upright position during assembly. A 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 cart body halves together using three 1/4"

x5/8" hex bolts and 1/4" (SEMS) hex nuts as shown in figure 1. Do not tighten yet.

1/4" x 5/8" HEX BOLT

1/4" (SEMS) HEX NUT

FIGURE 1

Fit the tailgate reinforcement bracket around the end of the cart body.

Fasten the tailgate reinforcement bracket to the bottom of the cart body using four 5/16" x 3/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" (SEMS) hex nuts as shown in figure 2. Do not tighten yet.

5116"x 3/4" TRUSS HEAD BOLT

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REINFORCEMENT

_16"(SEMS)BRACKET

HEXNUT

FIGURE 2

Assemble the L.H. Rear Tube Support Bracket to the top flange of the cart using a 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolt and 1/4" SEMS hex nut. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.

Fasten a Tailgate Guide to the Tube Support Bracket and the side of the cart using three 1/4" x 5/8" hex bolts, a 5/16" washer and three 1/4" SEMS hex nuts. Place the washer on the bottom hole between the Tailgate Guide and the side of the cart. Do not tighten yet. See figure 3.

Repeat for other side of cart.

 

L.H. REAR TUBE

5/16" STD

SUPPORT BRACKET

WASHER

1/4" (SEMS)

1/4" x 5/8"

 

HEX NUT

HEX BOLT

1/4" (SEMS)

 

 

HEX NUT X

 

TAILGATE GUIDE

 

 

114"x 5/8"

 

 

BOLT

FIGURE 3

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Craftsman 486.24504 operating instructions Tools Required for Assembly, Assembling the VAC System

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