Craftsman 486.24515 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
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 parts from
the carton. Be sure the carton is empty before
discarding.
• Lay out all the parts 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.
A
CAUTION: Do not leave the cart unat­
tended 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 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.
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.
FIGURE 2
• At this time, with the cart body halves pulled together,
tighten the six slotted 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.
FIGURE 3