Sears Blower 45 04071 User Guide

OWNers  
MANuAl  
Model No.  
45-04071  
5.5 HP MOW-N-VAC  
CAUTION:  
Read Rules for  
Safe Operation  
and Instructions  
Carefully  
safety  
Assembly  
Operating  
Maintenance  
repair Parts  
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FORM NO. 40510 (4/25/07)  
PRINTED IN USA  
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CArTON CONTeNTs (NOT sHOWN Full sIZe)  
1. Tailgate  
2. Cart Body (2)  
ꢀ. Cart Cover  
11. Wheel Support  
12. Tailgate Guide (2)  
1ꢀ. Axle  
21. Hitch Bracket  
22. Latch Lock Lever  
2ꢀ. Tailgate Rope  
4. Engine  
5. Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket  
6. Front Panel  
7. Mower Adapter  
8. Hose  
9. Wheel (2)  
14. Tarp Strap, 25"  
15. Rear Tongue  
16. Front Tongue  
17. Latch Stand Bracket  
18. Hitch Plate  
24. Deflector w/ Elbow  
25. Hose Adapter  
26. Top Support Angle  
27. Front Support Tube  
28. Lower Support Rod (ꢀ)  
29. Brace (2)  
19. Adapter Bracket  
20. Hose Hanger Rod  
10. Hose Clamp (2)  
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CArTON CONTeNTs  
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HArDWAre PACK  
reF. QTY. DesCrIPTION  
reF. QTY. DesCrIPTION  
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Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 4"  
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8" x ꢀ"  
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4"  
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8" x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4"  
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x ꢀ/4" (self thread)  
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4"  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x ꢀ/4"  
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Lock Nut, 1/4"  
Lock Nut, 5/16"  
Flat Washer  
Spacer  
Washer, 7/16" Std.  
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20 Washer, 1/4" Std.  
Nylon Washer  
14 Washer, 5/16" Std.  
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Hose Clip  
Mounting Bracket  
Tarp Strap  
Hitch Pin  
"S" Hook  
Angle Bracket  
Spring  
Plastic Wing Nut  
Mounting Strap  
Axle Clip  
2ꢀ Hex Bolt, 1/4" x ꢀ/4"  
12 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x ꢀ/4"  
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Slotted Head Bolt, 10-ꢀ2 x 5/8"  
Lock Nut, 1/2"  
Nylock Nut, ꢀ/8"  
Hair Cotter Pin, ꢀ/ꢀ2"  
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"  
Nylock Nut, 10-ꢀ2  
JJ  
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15 Nylock Nut, 5/16"  
ꢀꢀ Nylock Nut, 1/4"  
OPTIONAl ACCessOrY  
MODel NO. 45-0253  
12 FT. reMOTe HOse KIT  
TheRemoteHoseKit,Model45-025ꢀ,provides  
12' x 5" diameter hose to clean around shrubs,  
patios, window wells and other areas not  
accessible to the tractor.  
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5. Position the tailgate reinforcement bracket on outside  
of cart as shown in figure 2. Assemble to the bottom of  
the cart body using four 5/16" x ꢀ/4" truss head bolts  
and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten. See figure 2.  
6. Position the tailgate guides on the inside of the cart  
bodies with guide channels to the front as shown in  
figure 2. Assemble using four 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts and  
1/4" nylock nuts. Do not tighten.  
7. At this time, with the cart body halves pulled together,  
tighten the four truss head bolts assembled in step 5  
and then tighten the four hex bolts assembled in step 6.  
Do not tighten the two hex bolts that were assembled  
in step 4.  
AsseMBlY INsTruCTIONs  
TOOls reQuIreD FOr AsseMBlY  
(2) ꢀ/4" Wrench  
(2) 9/16" Wrench  
(2) 1/2" Wrench  
(2) 7/16" Wrench  
(1) Screwdriver  
(1) Pliers  
spray adhesive is recommended for easier  
assembly!  
1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
TAILGATE GUIDE  
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After  
assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and  
engine oil recommendations.  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
5/16" x 3/4"  
TRUSS HEAD BOLT  
CAuTION  
DO NOT leAVeTHe MOW-N-VAC uNATTeNDeD  
DurING AsseMBlY. A FAllING MOW-N-VAC  
CAN CAuse PersONAl INJurY! PAY ClOse  
ATTeNTION TO THe sTABIlITY OF THe MOW-  
N-VAC. AsseMBle ON A sMOOTH, leVel  
surFACe.  
TAILGATE  
REINFORCEMENT  
BRACKET  
5/16" NYLOCK NUT  
1. Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from the  
carton. Be sure the carton is empty before discarding.  
2. Lay out all the parts as shown in the carton contents.  
ꢀ. Position cart body halves upright on a smooth level  
surface such as a garage floor or a paved driveway.See  
figure 1.  
FIGure 2  
4. Assemble halves together using two 1/4" x ꢀ/4" hex  
bolts and 1/4" nylock nuts as shown in figure 1. Do not  
tighten.  
8. Remove the bottom two pre-assembled bolts in the  
tailgatereinforcementbracket.Assemblea5/16"washer  
andspacerontotheboltandreassembleittothetailgate  
reinforcement bracket. See figure 3.  
1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT  
1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
PRE-ASSEMBLED BOLT  
SPACER  
5/16" WASHER  
TAILGATE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET  
FIGure 1  
FIGure 3  
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9. Assemble the front panel over the opposite end of the  
cart using four 1/4" x ꢀ/4" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock  
nuts as shown in figure 4. Leave two holes open in the  
bottom of the panel as shown in figure 4. With the cart  
body halves pulled together, tighten the two bolts in the  
bottom of the front panel, then tighten the bolt in each  
side.  
11. Turn the latch stand bracket so that the aligning tab is  
at the rear (bottom) of the bracket. Assemble the latch  
stand bracket to the cart using four 1/4" x ꢀ/4" hex bolts  
and 1/4" nylock nuts. Tighten. See figure 6.  
LATCH STAND BRACKET  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
At this time tighten the two bolts on the bottom of the  
cart which were assembled in step 4.  
LEAVE HOLES OPEN FOR  
1/4" x 3/4"  
LATCH STAND BRACKET  
HEX BOLT  
1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
ALIGNING TAB  
AT BOTTOM  
1/4" HEX NUT  
FIGure 6  
1/4" NYLOCK NUT  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
FIGure 4  
12. Assemble two 1/4" x ꢀ/4" hex bolts and 1/4" nylock  
nuts to the two rear corners of the cart. Tighten. See  
figure 7.  
10. Assemble the wheel support to the cart using eight  
5/16" x ꢀ/4" truss head bolts and 5/16" nylock nuts as  
shown in figure 5. Heads of bolts go on the inside of  
cart. Tighten.  
5/16" x 3/4"  
TRUSS HEAD BOLT  
WHEEL  
SUPPORT  
5/16"  
NYLOCK  
NUT  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
1/4" NYLOCK  
NUT  
FIGure 5  
FIGure 7  
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1ꢀ. Insert the latch lock lever into the rear tongue as shown  
in figure 8A. Secure it in place using the 5/16" x 4" hex  
bolt and 5/16" nylock nut.  
IMPOrTANT: Make sure drawbar tongue is securely  
locked to the latch stand bracket by the latch lock lever.  
14. Attach the spring to the hole in the rear tongue and  
the lower hole in the latch lock lever as shown in figure  
8B.  
17. Assemble a flat washer, a wheel with the valve stem  
facing out, another flat washer and an axle clip onto  
the axle as shown in figure 10. Secure the wheel on  
the axle with a cotter pin, spreading the ends. Repeat  
on other end of axle.  
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LATCH  
LOCK  
5/16" LOCK NUT  
LEVER  
WHEEL  
AXLE  
FLAT  
WASHER  
AXLE  
CLIP  
5/16" x 4"  
HEX BOLT  
FLAT  
WASHER  
COTTER PIN  
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SPRING  
FIGure 10  
FIGure 8  
18. Assemble the hitch bracket to the front tongue using two  
3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 11.  
TONGUE  
(FRONT)  
15. To prevent accidental tipping during the following  
assemblyprocedures,lowerthecarttorestupsidedown  
on its top flanges, so that the wheel support is facing  
up. See figure 9.  
16. Lay the drawbar tongue onto the Wheel Support and  
the Latch Stand Bracket. Assemble the axle through  
the wheel support and the tongue. See figure 9.  
3/8" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
HITCH  
BRACKET  
AXLE  
3/8" NYLOCK  
NUT  
REAR  
TONGUE  
FIGure 11  
LATCH STAND  
BRACKET  
FIGure 9  
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19. Flip the cart over so that it rests on its wheels.  
20. Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue  
using three ꢀ/8" x ꢀ" hex bolts and ꢀ/8" hex lock nuts.  
See figure 12.  
HINT: For easier assembly, support the rear tongue with  
a block of wood.  
24. Assemble the engine to the tongue using two ꢀ/8" x ꢀ"  
hex bolts in the rear holes, two ꢀ/8" x 1" hex bolts in the  
front holes and four 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 14.  
HINT:Usecautionwhenassemblingenginetotongue.Have  
another person assist you if you are having difficulty.  
HINT: For easier assembly, support the tongue with a block  
of wood.  
21. Assemble the hitch pin to the hitch bracket and tongue,  
securing it with the 1/8" hair cotter pin. See figure 12.  
HITCH PIN  
3/8" x 3"  
HEX BOLT  
TONGUE  
(FRONT)  
3/8" x 1"  
HEX BOLT  
3/8" x 3"  
HEX BOLT  
3/8" HEX  
LOCK NUT  
BLOCK  
1/8" HAIR  
COTTER PIN  
3/8" NYLOCK NUT  
FIGure 12  
FIGure 14  
22. Attach the plastic elbow to the top of the engine housing  
using four 5/16" x ꢀ/4" hex bolts (self tapping) and nylon  
washers. See figure 13.  
HINT: Push in on hex bolts as you tighten to form threads.  
2ꢀ. Connect the hose adapter to the engine housing by  
fastening three wing nuts to the pre-assembled bolts  
in the engine housing. See figure 13.  
25. Place the hose hanger rod down into the hose hanger  
bracket on the impeller housing assembly. See figure  
15.  
HOSE HANGER ROD  
NYLON WASHER  
5/16" X 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
(SELF TAP)  
WING NUT  
FIGure 13  
FIGure 15  
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26. Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose. Push the  
hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle).Tighten the hose  
clampontothehoseandhoseadapter.Donotcollapse  
the hose adapter when tightening the clamp. See  
figure 16.  
29. Assemble the hitch plate to the tractor hitch if:  
a. Your tractor has a square (straight) hitch frame,  
to help prevent binding.  
b. Your tractor has a lightweight hitch frame that  
needs reinforcement for towing.  
27. The remaining hose clamp will be used later to fasten  
the hose to the deck adapter.  
Use a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, a 7/16" flat washer and a  
1/2" lock nut. See figure 18.  
1/2" x 1-1/2"  
HEX BOLT  
HOSE ADAPTER  
(NOZZLE)  
ATTACH  
TRACTOR HITCH  
MOW-N-VAC  
FRAME (SQUARE)  
HERE  
CLAMP  
HOSE  
HITCH  
PLATE  
7/16" FLAT WASHER  
1/2" LOCK NUT  
TRACTOR HITCH  
FRAME (TAPERED)  
FIGure 18  
FIGure 16  
28. Loopthe25"tarpstrapunderthehose.Fastenthehooks  
to the hose hanger rod. See figure 17.  
HOSE HANGER ROD  
25" TARP  
STRAP  
FIGure 17  
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ꢀ. Slide the last lower support rod through outer edge of  
the cart cover. The bend in the rod must face in the  
direction shown in figure 21.  
AsseMBlING CArT COVer  
1. Slide the front support tube through the double loops  
located near the front of the cart cover. See figure 19.  
DOUBLE LOOPS  
CART COVER  
SUPPORT ROD  
BEND  
FRONT  
SUPPORT  
TUBE  
CART COVER  
FIGure 21  
FIGure 19  
PerFOrM sTePs 4-6 IF YOu Are usING sPrAY  
ADHesIVe (reCOMMeNDeD). IFYOu Are NOT usING  
sPrAY ADHesIVe, sKIP TO sTeP 7 ON PAGe 12.  
4. Applysprayadhesivetothesideofthetopsupportangle  
shown in grey. Follow directions on spray adhesive for  
proper application. See figure 22.  
5. Once the spray adhesive is tacky to touch, place top  
support angle inside of cart cover and fold the edges of  
thecoverontosideofsupportanglewithsprayadhesive.  
See figure 22.  
2. Slide two of the lower support rods through the center  
loops located in the top of the cart cover as shown in  
figure 20.  
6. Wait until adhesive dries, securing support angle in  
place, before continuing to step 7.  
CENTER LOOP  
TOP SUPPORT  
ANGLE  
CENTER LOOP  
CART  
BAG  
SPRAY  
ADHESIVE  
SUPPORT  
RODS  
CART COVER  
FOLD EDGES  
FIGure 20  
FIGure 22  
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7. Secure front support tube to top angle support using  
two 1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. DO NOT  
TIGHTeNYeT. See figure 23.  
9. Attach the second lower support rod to the outside and  
the third lower support rod to the inside of the top angle  
support using two 1/4" x ꢀ/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock  
nuts. DO NOT TIGHTeNYeT. See figure 25.  
NOTe: Cart bag not shown for clarity.  
NOTe: Cart bag not shown for clarity.  
2ND ROD  
1/4" LOCK  
NUT  
1/4" LOCK NUT  
1/4" x 1-1/4" HEX BOLT  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
3RD ROD  
FIGure 23  
FIGure 25  
10. Attach the braces to the front support tube using two  
1/4" x 1-1/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. DO NOT  
TIGHTeNYeT. See figure 26.  
8. Attachthelowersupportrodclosesttofrontsupporttube  
to the outside of the top angle support using two 1/4"  
x ꢀ/4" hex bolts and 1/4" lock nuts. DO NOT TIGHTeN  
YeT. See figure 24.  
NOTe: Cart bag not shown for clarity.  
NOTe: Cart bag not shown for clarity.  
1/4" LOCK  
NUT  
1/4" x 1-1/4"  
HEX BOLT  
1/4" LOCK NUT  
1/4" x 3/4" HEX BOLT  
FIGure 24  
FIGure 26  
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1ꢀ. Slide each end of the rope through the holes in the  
tailgate shown in figure 28.  
Whileperformingtheassemblyoperations  
instep11,makesurethecartbagisbetween  
the top angle support and the cart.  
14. Tie a knot in the end of each side of the rope to secure  
the rope in place. Keep knot loose. See figure 28.  
HINT: Knot may need to be moved up or down in rope to  
secure tailgate. See step 18 for more information.  
15. Slide tailgate into tailgate guides.  
16. Attach clips to ꢀrd lower support rod and fasten them  
to the tailgate using two #10 x 5/8" slotted head bolts  
and #10 nuts. See figure 28.  
11. Place the top angle support and cart bag ontop of the  
cart as shown in figure 27. Then, using a screwdriver  
or other sharp object, poke holes through the cart bag  
for the bolts that will be assembled in step 12.  
17. TIGHTeN all bolts assembled in steps 7 through 12.  
18. Secure tailgate rope around the bolts shown in figure  
28. If rope does not keep tailgate held down or rope  
is too short to secure around bolts, move the knot up  
the end of the rope to loosen or down to tighten. Once  
knot is in desired location, tighten the knot to secure it  
in place.  
12. Attachthetopanglesupportandbracestothecartusing  
seven 1/4" x ꢀ/4" hex bolts, fourteen 5/16" washers (one  
placed on each side) and seven 1/4" nylock nuts. DO  
NOT TIGHTeNYeT. See figure 27.  
NOTe: Cart bag not shown for clarity.  
NOTe: Cart bag not shown for clarity.  
1/4" x 1"  
1/4" x 3/4"  
HEX BOLT  
HEX BOLT  
#10-32 x 5/8"  
TRUSS BOLT  
1/4"  
WASHER  
CLIP  
#10-32  
NYLOCK  
NUT  
KNOT  
ROPE  
1/4"  
WASHER  
SECURE  
ROPE  
1/4"  
NYLOCK  
NUT  
FIGure 28  
FIGure 27  
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BeFOre PrOCeeDING, look in the fold-out sheets to find the template for  
your mower deck.If written instructions are printed on the template, follow those  
instructions instead of the instructions in this manual.  
sTOP  
5. Position the adapter over the deck opening, and check  
AsseMBlING THe #62468 DeCK ADAPTer  
TO THe MOWer DeCK  
for fit of cutout as shown in figure 30. Trim cutout, if  
necessary, to allow tilting of adapter, keeping the fit as  
close as possible for best vacuum suction.  
NOTe: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware  
package will be used for any one particular fit up.  
NOTE: Make sure adapter clears gauge  
wheels on mower deck  
1. Removethemowerdischargedeflectorfromyourmower  
deck. Save the deflector and hardware for remounting  
deflector.  
DECK ADAPTER  
MOWER DECK  
CAuTION: Mower deflector must be  
replaced when Vac System deck adapter  
is removed. Do Not operate mower unless  
adapterordeflectorisinplaceandproperly  
mounted.  
Curl on deck may be located outside of adapter  
or inside depending on deck opening design  
2. Identify and cut out the template for your brand and  
size mower deck. If there is no template included for  
your deck size, you can make your own template by  
marking around a piece of cardboard held against the  
edge of the deck's discharge opening.  
FIGure 30  
6. Holding the adapter bracket and the deck adapter  
together, position the deck adapter on the mower deck.  
Keeping the edge of deck adapter as close as possible  
to the offset in the adapter bracket, see if the slot in the  
adapter bracket can be aligned with one or two of the  
deflectorholesinyourmowerdeck’sdischargeopening.  
If the bracket can not be located correctly using existing  
holes, it will be necessary to drill one or two 5/16"  
diameter holes in the deck. See figure 31.  
ꢀ. FOllOW THe INsTruCTIONs PrINTeD ON THe  
TeMPlATe. Iftherearenoinstructions,usethefollowing  
instructions as a general guide.  
4. Tape the template to the face of the adapter, about  
1/2" from front and 1/4" down from top for deeper decks.  
For shallow decks, position template low enough that  
adapterwillnotextendbelowbottomofdeck.Markoutline  
of template on face of adapter using white crayon, nail  
or scriber. Drill a starting hole inside the outline, then  
use a saber saw or key hole saw to cut out the opening.  
See figure 29.  
Use existing holes or drill 5/16"  
diameter hole or holes.  
ADAPTER BRACKET  
1/4" DOWN  
IMPORTANT:  
Keep cut-off as close to  
the top edge as possible.  
DECK ADAPTER  
MOWER DECK  
Keep edge of adapter as close  
as possible to offset in bracket  
1/2" FROM FRONT  
FIGure 29  
FIGure 31  
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7. 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 32.  
8. Withdeckadapterpositionedcorrectlyoverthedischarge  
opening, use the adapter bracket as a template and  
drill three 9/ꢀ2" diameter holes in the top of the deck  
adapter. See figure 33.  
NOTe: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" flat washers  
to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra  
washers have been furnished as shims. See figure 32.  
9. Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 1" bolts,  
nylon washers, 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" nylock nuts.  
Nylon washers should be against the inside of the deck  
adapter. See figure 33.  
(2) 5/16" NYLOCK  
NUTS  
DECK ADAPTER  
(3) 1/4" NYLOCK  
(2) 5/16" FLAT  
WASHERS  
NUTS  
ADAPTER  
BRACKET  
ADAPTER BRACKET  
5/16" flat washers  
(3) NYLON  
WASHERS  
used as needed for  
shims to adjust for  
HEX BOLT  
5/16" x 1-1/4"  
variations in decks.  
(3) 1/4" STEEL WASHERS  
(3) 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLTS  
FIGure 32  
FIGure 33  
10. Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the round  
opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp.  
GO DIreCTlYTO OPerATION INsTruCTIONs ON  
PAGe 16.  
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OPerATION  
KNOWYOur 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.  
BOOT  
CHOKE  
CONTROL  
THROTTLE  
LATCH LOCK LEVER  
CONTROL  
lATCHlOCKleVer Locksthecartbeddowntothetongue.  
THrOTTle CONTrOl Controls speed of engine.  
Releases to allow cart to be tipped back for dumping.  
CHOKe CONTrOl Adjust to allow cold starting.  
BOOT Connectstheplasticelbowtothefabrictop, directing  
discharged material into the cart.  
CAuTION: Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanol  
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and  
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel  
system of an engine while in storage.  
BeFOre sTArTING  
YourVacSystemengineisshippedwithoutoilorgasoline.  
Service the engine with oil and gas as instructed in the  
separate engine manual.  
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied  
before storage for ꢀ0 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the  
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.  
Use fresh fuel next season. See  
Inspect the Vac System to make sure all covers (rear  
door, vinyl boot, elbow, hose adapter, hose and deck  
adapter are properly attached.  
Check tires for proper inflation (printed on tire).  
STORAGE Instructions for additional information.  
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank  
or permanent damage may occur.  
HOW TO sTOPYOur VAC sYsTeM  
To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to the  
OFF position.  
WArNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with  
the engine running, or while the engine is  
hot. Do not smoke while filling tank.  
Disconnect spark plug wire from plug to prevent  
accidental starting while equipment is unattended or  
is being worked on.  
CAuTION: The muffler and adjacent areas  
are hot!  
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TO eMPTY THe CArT  
HOW TO sTArTYOur VAC sYsTeM  
Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake.  
Shut off the Vac engine.  
Loosen the draw string and pull the boot back from the  
elbow.  
WArNING: Never start or run the engine  
without all covers being properly attached to  
the blower housing and cart.  
Remove the tailgate and fold up bag as shown below.  
Use the rope from the tailgate to secure bag in upright  
position. Refer to illustration below.  
Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the  
cart back.  
Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/or  
leaves out of the cart.  
After the cart is emptied, tip it forward and secure it  
to the tongue with the latch lock lever. Fold down bag  
and install the tailgate. Secure tailgate in place with the  
rope.  
Check oil and gas in Vac engine.  
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.  
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position.  
(A warm engine may not require choking.)  
Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST  
position.  
Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowlyuntilengine  
reachesstartofcompressioncycle(ropewillpullslightly  
harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.  
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep  
a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do  
not let starter handle snap back against starter.  
Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until  
engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control  
gradually to RUN position.  
CAuTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure  
that no one is near the cart before releasing  
the latch lock lever.  
TO use THe CArT WITHOuT THe VAC sYsTeM  
HOW TO use YOur VAC sYsTeM  
Remove bolts holding frame to cart and store bag and  
frame in a safe place.  
Keep removed bolts, washers and nuts in a safe place  
with bag.  
Remove and store the four bolts and nuts which fasten  
the engine base to the tongue.  
CAuTION: Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymay  
be affected with the addition of an accessory  
or an attachment. Be aware of changing  
conditions on slopes.  
Slide the engine off the tongue and store in a safe  
storage area.  
Inspect theVac to make sure the cover, rear door, boot,  
elbow, hose adapter (nozzle), hose and deck adapter  
are properly attached.  
Check tires for proper inflation (listed on tire).  
Check for oil and gas in Vac engine.  
Beginoperationatlowspeed,adjustingforwardspeedto  
matchgrassheightand/ormoistureconditiontoprevent  
clogging.  
CAuTION: The muffler and adjacent areas  
are hot!  
Do not attempt to vacuum up any material other than  
vegetationfoundinanormalyard,suchaslightbranches,  
leaves, twigs, etc.  
ROPE  
WArNING: ShouldyourVacSystembecome  
clogged, shut off tractor and Vac engines.  
Beforeattemptingtounclog,removewirefrom  
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.  
FIGure 34  
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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.  
Service Dates  
Check for loose fasteners  
Check cover  
Check tire pressure  
Check engine oil level  
Lubricate  
X
X
X
X
X
Clean  
X
X
Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.  
BeFOre eACH use  
WArNING: Always stop engine and  
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,  
lubricating or before performing any repairs  
or maintenance.  
CHeCK FOr lOOse FAsTeNers  
Make a thorough visual check of theVac System for any  
bolts and nuts which may have loosened.Retighten any  
loose bolts and nuts.  
eNGINe MAINTeNANCe  
CHeCK COVer  
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service  
classification SF or SG.Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade  
according to your expected operating temperature. SAE ꢀ0  
grade oil is recommended for warm weather use. For cold  
weather use refer to the engine manufacturer's Operating  
and Maintenance Manual.  
Check the cover, especially the front boot and the rear  
flap for wear. Replace cover if worn or damaged.  
CHeCK TIre Pressure  
Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire  
pressure is printed on tire.  
Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as  
instructed in the separate engine manual.  
CHeCK eNGINe OIl leVel  
Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as  
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal  
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely  
dustyconditions.Poorengineperformanceandooding  
usuallyindicatesthattheaircleanershouldbeserviced.  
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine  
manual.  
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset  
once a season. Spark plug replacement at the start of  
eachseasonisrecommended.Checktheenginemanual  
for correct plug type and gap specifications.  
instructed in the separate engine manual.  
luBrICATION  
At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch,  
latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue  
pivots, with a light machine oil.  
Atleastonceaseason,greaseoroilthewheelbearings.  
Use automotive wheel bearing type grease or 20 weight  
oil.  
CleANING  
Make sure the cart and top are cleaned after each use.  
Grass clippings and leaves left in the cart will mildew  
and cause damage if not cleaned out.  
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep  
the cooling fins on the engine housing clean to permit  
proper air circulation which is essential to engine  
performance and life. Be sure to remove all dirt and  
debris from muffler area.  
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sTOrAGe  
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.  
Store unit in a clean, dry area.  
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in  
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,  
fuel hose or tank during storage.Also, alcohol blended fuels  
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract  
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids  
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of  
an engine while in storage.  
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptied  
before storage of ꢀ0 days or longer. Follow the instructions  
in the engine’s Operating & Maintenance Manual.  
TrOuBlesHOOTING  
PrOBleM  
POssIBle CAuse(s)  
COrreCTIVe ACTION  
Engine fails to start  
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.  
2. Safety switch not contacted.  
ꢀ. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.  
4. Fuel shut-off valve closed  
(if so equipped).  
1. Connect wire to spark plug.  
2. Correctly install hose adapter nozzle.  
ꢀ. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.  
4. Open fuel shut-off valve.  
5. Faulty spark plug.  
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.  
Loss of power;  
operation erratic.  
1. Spark plug wire loose  
2. Unit running on CHOKE.  
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.  
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.  
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.  
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean  
fresh gasoline.  
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.  
4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain  
fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.  
5. Adjust carburetor.*  
5. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
6. Dirty air cleaner.  
6. Service air cleaner.*  
Engine overheats  
Too much vibration  
1. Carburetor not adjusted  
properly.  
2. Engine oil level low.  
1. Adjust carburetor.*  
2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.  
Loose parts or damaged  
impeller.  
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.  
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration  
continues, have unit serviced by an  
authorized service dealer.  
Unit does not  
discharge  
1. Discharge chute (elbow)  
clogged.  
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing  
and discharge chute (elbow).  
2. Foreign object lodged in  
impeller.  
ꢀ. Vac Cart is full.  
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.  
ꢀ. Empty cart.  
*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.  
NOTe: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.  
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CArT rePAIr PArTs  
FOr 45-04071 5.5 HP MOW-N-VAC  
15  
3
4
16  
5
1
15  
17  
15  
17  
16  
16  
28  
A
18  
2
15  
29  
1
A
16  
9
27  
6
16  
31  
7
19  
10  
18  
25  
21  
25  
22  
13  
11  
19  
20  
12  
30  
6
8
26  
14  
23  
23  
24  
23  
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rePAIr PArTs lIsT FOr 45-04071 5.5 HP MOW-N-VAC  
reF.  
NO.  
PArT  
NO.  
QTY. DesCrIPTION  
reF.  
NO.  
PArT  
NO.  
QTY. DesCrIPTION  
1
2
2ꢀ912  
24906  
62458  
24907  
2ꢀ548  
24896  
44456  
65426  
25996  
24497  
25742  
2ꢀ475  
25010  
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cart Body  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
4ꢀ814  
47810  
4ꢀ009  
4ꢀ010  
2ꢀꢀ5ꢀ  
4ꢀ001  
12 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x ꢀ/4"  
1ꢀ Nylock Nut, 5/16-16  
Front Panel  
Tailgate Reinforcement Bracket  
Tailgate  
4
2
1
2
5
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Washer  
4
Cotter Pin  
5
Tailgate Guide  
Axle  
Hitch Pin  
6
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8-16 x 1"  
Nylock Nut, ꢀ/8-16  
Hair Cotter Pin, ꢀ/ꢀ2"  
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8-16 x ꢀ"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4"  
Rope, ꢀ6"  
7
Wheel  
2ꢀ HA21ꢀ62  
8
Rear Tongue  
Wheel Support  
Latch Stand Bracket  
Front Tongue  
Hitch Bracket  
Latch Lock Lever  
Spring  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
ꢀ0  
ꢀ1  
4ꢀꢀ4ꢀ  
4ꢀ574  
47407  
49868  
2ꢀ625  
4ꢀ081  
4ꢀ064  
25912  
9
10  
11  
12  
1ꢀ  
Spacer, .ꢀ8" x .62" x .27"  
Washer, 5/16" Std.  
Lock Nut, 5/16-16  
Axle Clip  
14 HA20186  
15  
16  
4ꢀ012  
47189  
16 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x ꢀ/4"  
16 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20  
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rePAIr PArTs FOr MODel 45-04071  
sOFT TOP MOW-N-VAC  
6
4
4
2
16  
42  
18  
38  
39  
15  
37  
12  
3
27  
43  
18  
18  
19  
19  
4
7
25  
3
18  
25  
13  
1
19  
42  
46  
45  
44  
47  
9
ADAPTER #62468  
11  
17  
8
36  
21  
20  
31  
27  
13  
25  
25  
42  
27  
25  
47  
13  
34  
8
12  
8
40  
23  
33  
31  
13  
27  
25  
28  
34  
41  
27  
25  
14  
26  
31  
5
23  
TO  
TRACTOR  
30  
29  
8
25  
13  
35  
12  
27  
12  
32  
13  
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rePAIr PArTs FOr MODel 45-04071  
sOFT TOP MOW-N-VAC  
reF. PArT NO. QTY. DesCrIPTION  
reF. PArT NO. QTY. DesCrIPTION  
NO.  
NO.  
1
258ꢀ6  
25740  
1
1
2
2
1
1
7
1
1
1
4
Top Support Angle  
Front Support Tube  
Brace  
26  
27  
28  
29  
ꢀ0  
ꢀ1  
ꢀ2  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢀ4  
ꢀ5  
ꢀ6  
ꢀ7  
ꢀ8  
ꢀ9  
40  
41  
42  
4ꢀ  
2ꢀ540  
154ꢀ-69  
4ꢀꢀ51  
1
9
1
1
1
Hitch Plate  
2
Nylon Washer  
25876  
Hex Bolt, 1/2-1ꢀ x 1-1/4"  
Lock Nut, 1/2-1ꢀ  
Flat Washer, 7/16"  
4
49864  
Lower Support Rod  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"  
Cart Cover  
4ꢀ262  
5
4ꢀ840  
4ꢀꢀ52  
6
49865  
4ꢀ081  
4ꢀ8ꢀ0  
2ꢀ560  
4ꢀ080  
2ꢀ825  
2ꢀ826  
HA2ꢀ761  
4ꢀꢀ46  
47171  
62486  
2ꢀ827  
1509-90  
476ꢀ0  
12 Washer, 5/16" Std.  
126ꢀ020127E1  
7
Engine, 5.5 HP  
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
6
4
Deck Adapter  
8
47810  
258ꢀ4  
65428  
4ꢀ791  
4ꢀ661  
47189  
4ꢀ792  
49974  
46420  
712-0421  
4ꢀ01ꢀ  
4ꢀ012  
44850  
44849  
4ꢀ79ꢀ  
4ꢀ790  
24958  
4ꢀ088  
Nylock Nut, 5/16-18  
Engine Mounting Base  
Impeller Assembly  
Hose Adapter  
Deck Adapter Bracket  
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x ꢀ/4"  
Mounting Strap  
9
10  
11  
12  
1ꢀ  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
2ꢀ  
24  
25  
Angle Bracket  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"  
Clip  
17 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20  
Truss Head Bolt, #10-ꢀ2 x 5/8"  
Nylock Nut, #10-ꢀ2  
Deck Adapter Kit  
Mounting Bracket  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"  
1
1
1
8
9
2
2
2
1
1
Hose  
Hose Hanger Rod  
Deflector w/ Elbow  
Wing Nut  
Lock Nut, 1/4-20  
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x ꢀ/4"  
Tarp Strap  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x ꢀ/4"  
(Thread Forming)  
44  
45  
46  
47  
4ꢀ001  
4ꢀ574  
2
2
4
4
1
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8-16 x 1"  
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8-16 x ꢀ"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"  
Nylock Nut, ꢀ/8-16  
Owners Manual  
"S" Hook  
4ꢀ085  
Hose Clamp  
HA21ꢀ62  
40510  
Tarp Strap, 25"  
Hose Hanger Bracket  
20 Washer, 1/4" Std.  
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rePAIr PArTs FOr MODel 45-04071 sOFT TOP MOW-N-VAC  
IMPeller HOusING AsseMBlY  
2
11  
18  
10  
9
4
5
9
16  
3
17  
4
7
8
24  
20  
6
15  
12  
19  
22  
4
21  
13  
14  
1
23  
reF.  
NO.  
PArT  
NO.  
QTY. DesCrIPTION  
reF.  
NO.  
PArT  
NO.  
QTY. DesCrIPTION  
1
2
629-0241a  
246ꢀ4  
1
1
1
Harness, Wire  
1ꢀ 725-ꢀ166  
14 726-0272  
15 7ꢀ1-161ꢀ  
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Snap Mount Switch  
Clamp  
Housing Assembly, Inner  
Housing Assembly, Outer  
246ꢀꢀ  
Switch Cover  
4
4ꢀ182  
10 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x ꢀ/4"  
16  
17  
18  
24958  
48848  
4ꢀ081  
Hose Hanger Bracket  
Nylock Jam Nut, 5/16-18  
Washer, 5/16" Std.  
Washer, 1ꢀ/ꢀ2" x 1-1/4"  
Impeller Assembly  
5
40ꢀ20  
4
2
Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 1-1/4"  
Screw, Self Tap #10-16 x ꢀ/8"  
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"  
Wingnut  
6
710-1268  
4ꢀ06ꢀ  
7
19 7ꢀ6-0247  
8
712-0421  
47810  
20  
21  
22  
2ꢀ  
24  
65428  
44ꢀ77  
4ꢀ00ꢀ  
49869  
2ꢀ477  
9
12 Nylock Nut, 5/16-18  
Hex Bolt, ꢀ/8-24 x 1"  
Lockwasher, ꢀ/8"  
10  
11  
4ꢀ086  
4
4
1
Lock Washer, 5/16"  
Spacer  
2ꢀ727  
Wire Mag. Ground  
12 725-1700  
Switch Cover  
Key, 1/4" Sq. 2" Long  
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slOPe GuIDe  
(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)  
use this guide to determine if a slope is safe for the operation of your tractor andVac. refer also  
to the instructions in your vehicle owners manual.  
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NOTes  
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