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Craftsman MONSTER 486.245071 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Model No. 486.245071
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
®
TM
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Parts
FORM NO. 40509 (09/19/07)
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  • Page 1 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. ® DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to 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.
  • Page 4 • 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. •...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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 Yard Vac System.

  • Page 6: Full Size Hardware Chart

    FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART (Cart) REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4" Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4" Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 2-5/16" Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Self-Tapping Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 7 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART (Adapter) REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Washer, 1/4" Standard Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE REF.

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Cart Tray Cover Engine Hose Adapter Rope Front Tongue Rear Tongue Elbow w/ Deflector Hose Clamp Wheel Wheel Support Hose Hitch Plate Brace CARTON CONTENTS REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Latch Stand Bracket Lower Support Rod Tarp Strap (25") Hose Hanger Rod Latch Stand Plate Top Support Angle...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    • Assemble latch lever to rear tongue using 5/16" x 4" hex bolt and 5/16" lock nut. Tighten nut until snug against side of rear tongue. See figure 1A. • Attach the spring to the hole in the latch lock lever and the hole in the tongue.
  • Page 10 • Secure latch stand bracket underneath the latch lock lever. See figure 5. • Assemble the cart tray, cart bed braces and wheel support together using eight 5/16" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts. Tighten nuts after all bolts are in place.
  • Page 11 • Attach the engine mounting plate to the tongues using two 3/8" x 3" hex bolts in the back holes, two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts in the front holes and four 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 9. HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with a block of wood.
  • Page 12 • Loop the 25" tarp strap under the hose. Fasten the hooks to the hose hanger rod. See figure 12. HOSE HANGER ROD 25" TARP STRAP FIGURE 12 • Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if: Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame, to help prevent binding.
  • Page 13 CART COvER ASSEMBLY • Slide the front support tube through the double loops located near the front of the cart cover. See figure 14. DOUBLE LOOPS FRONT SUPPORT TUBE FIGURE 14 • Slide the front (straight) support rod through the center loop (located in the top of the cart cover) closest to the front of the bag.
  • Page 14 • Attach the front (straight) support rod to the of the top angle support and a lower (bent) support rod to the inside using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. TIGHTEN, then back nut off until rods freely pivot.
  • Page 15 While performing the assembly operations in figure 21, make sure the cart bag is between the top angle support and the cart. • Place the top angle support and cart bag on top of the cart as shown in figure 21. Then, using a screwdriver or other sharp object, poke holes through the cart bag for the bolts that will be assembled.
  • Page 16 BEFORE PROCEEDING, look in the yellow fold-out sheet to find the template for Sears mower decks (look in the white fold-out sheets for additional decks). If STOP written instructions are printed on the template, follow those instructions instead of the instructions in this manual. ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER TO THE MOWER DECK NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware...
  • Page 17 • Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" nylock nuts. See figure 26. NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface.

  • Page 18: Operation

    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. CHOKE CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEvER Locks the cart bed down to the tongue.
  • Page 19 HOW TO START YOUR vAC SYSTEM WARNING: 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. •...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check cover Check tire pressure Check engine oil level Lubricate Clean Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.

  • Page 21: Storage And Optional Use

    • 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 with light oil or silicone to prevent rust. •...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.245071 MONSTER vAC...

  • Page 23: Repair Parts List

    REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.245071 MONSTER vAC REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 48791 Cart Tray 43088 Washer, 1/4" Std. 43012 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 24386 Latch Stand Plate 43814 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16-18 26008 Axle 48497 Wheel 65442 Rear Tongue 24527 Wheel Support 24497...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.245071 MONSTER vAC ADAPTER #62468 TRACTOR...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.245071 MONSTER vAC REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 25869 Top Support Angle 25874 Front Support Tube 25876 Brace 49873 Lower Support Rod 43840 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" 49874 Cart Cover 1263020127E1 Engine, 5.5 HP 47810 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 25873 Engine Mounting Base...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR 486.245071 MONSTER vAC REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 629-0241A Harness, Wire 24634 Housing Assembly, Inner 24633 Housing Assembly, Outer 43182 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 40320 Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1-1/4" 710-1268 Screw, Self Tap #10-16 x 3/8" 43063 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"...

  • Page 27: Slope Guide

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 28 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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