™
owNers
MaNual
Model No.
45-04072
Mow-N-Vac
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operating
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
FORM NO. 40562 (09/04/08)
PRINTED IN USA
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CARTON CONTENTS (NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE)
1. Tailgate
2. Cart Body (2)
3. Cart Cover
11. Wheel Support
12. Tailgate Guide (2)
13. Axle
21. Hitch Bracket
22. Latch Lock Lever
23. 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 (3)
29. Brace (2)
19. Adapter Bracket
20. Hose Hanger Rod
10. Hose Clamp (2)
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HARDWARE PACK
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HARDWARE PACK
reF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
reF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
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Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3"
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" (self thread)
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
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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
23 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
12 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
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Slotted Head Bolt, 10-32 x 5/8"
Lock Nut, 1/2"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"
Nylock Nut, 10-32
JJ
KK
15 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
33 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
MoDel No. 45-0253
12 FT. REMOTE HOSE KIT
TheRemoteHoseKit,Model45-0253,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 3/4" 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) 3/4" 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.
3. 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 3/4" 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 3
FIGURE 1
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9. Assemble the front panel over the opposite end of the
cart using four 1/4" x 3/4" 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 3/4" 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 3/4" 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 3/4" 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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