Craftsman 486.24545 User manual

Owner's Manual
ICRAFI"SMAN+l
ELECTRIC ASSIST KIT
(FOR 486.24535 SLEEVE HITCH)
Model No. 486.24545
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!
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Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
•Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49234 (3/04)

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 3
CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 4
OPERATION .............................................................. 6
MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 6
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ............................ 7
REPAIR PARTS LIST ................................................ 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC ASSIST KIT
For one year from the date of purchase, when this electric assist kit is maintained and lubricated according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or work-
manship free of charge. If this electric assist kit is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to
maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
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 this owners manual and your vehicle and
sleeve hitch owners manuals before using this
electric assist kit with the sleeve hitch.
• Do not allow children to operate vehicle or sleeve
hitch.
• Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or sleeve
hitch without proper instructions.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure the
equipment is in safe operating condition.
,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
486.24545
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the frame.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
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jA fF
KEY QTY.
A
B
C
1
4
2
DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Hex Lock Nut, 1/2"
KEY QTY.
D
E
F
G
DESCRIPTION
4 Hex Nylock Nut, 3/8"
5 Flat Washer, 1/2"
1 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 2"
1 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"
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CARTON CONTENTS
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1. Mount Bracket Assembly
2. Switch with Wiring
3. Linear Actuator
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 9/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
PREPARING THE SLEEVE HITCH
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the lift link to
the sleeve hitch frame. Remove the handle and the
pivot brackets from the sleeve hitch frame. See
figure 1.
ATTACHING THE ELECTRIC ASSIST KIT
• Attach the mount bracket assembly to the sleeve
hitch frame using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8"
nylock hex nuts. See figure 2.
SLEEVE HITCH FRAME
3/8" x 1" \
REX BOLT _ 318"NYLOCK NUT
MOUNT
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
|
FIGURE 2
486.24535 SLEEVE HITCH
REMOVE PIVOT
BRACKETS
LIFT LINK
REMOVE
BOLT AND NUT
FIGURE 1
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Insertthe1/2"x 2-3/4"hexboltintothelowershaft
oftheactuatorandthenscrewa1/2"hexlocknut
asfaraspossibleontothebolt.Seefigure3.
Placeuptofive1/2"flatwashersbetweenthe
anchorbracketsontheliftassemblyandinsertthe
endofthe1/2"x2-3/4"hexboltthroughtheanchor
bracketsandthewashers.Screwasecond1/2"
hexlocknutontotheboltsothatitisflushwiththe
endofthebolt.Screwthefirstnutbackagainstthe
anchorbracketsandtightenbothnutssecurely.
Seefigure3.
1/2" FLAT
WASHERS
1/2" HEX
LOCK NUT
1/2"X 2-3/4"
HEX BOLT
l
HEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 3
Place the other end of the actuator between the
anchor brackets on the mount bracket assembly.
Insert the 1/2" x 2" clevis pin through the anchor
brackets, securing it with the 3/32" hair cotter pin.
See figure 4.
1/2" X 2" CLEVIS PIN
3/32" HAIR COTTER PIN
FIGURE 4
IMPORTANT: Connect to a 12 volt power source only.
If you wish to permanently attach the switch to the
tractor dash:
a. Drill a 1/2" hole in the lower right hand corner of
the tractor's dash as shown in figure 5. A hole
larger than 1/2" may cause the nuts on the
switch to not hold properly.
b. Remove the hex nut from the actuator switch
and then screw the round nut to about the mid-
point on the threads.
c. Insert the switch into the hole you drilled in the
tractor's dash and secure it with the hex nut you
removed from the switch.
• To connect the switch to the tractor battery, attach
the terminal on the red wire (with fuse) to the
positive post and the terminal on the black wire to
the negative post of the battery.
Route the flexible conduit to the rear of the tractor
avoiding hot engine parts, moving parts and pinch
points. Connect the plug on the conduit wires to the
plug on the actuator wires.
DRILL 1/2" HOLE HERE
FIGURE 5
5

Keepclearofthelinearacutator,thesleevehitch
andtheattachedimplementwhenraisingand
lowering.
Thelinearactuatorisequippedwithasafetyclutch.
Whentheactuatorreachestheendofit'sstroke
theclutchwillslipandmakealoudclickingsound.
• Cleanoffaftereachuse.
• Storein adrylocation.
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PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24545 ELECTRIC ASSIST KIT
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Ref
1
2
3
4
5
Part No. Qty Description Ref Part No. Qty Description
49235 1 Linear Actuator 6 43082 4 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8-16
64941 1 Mount Bracket Assembly 7 43262 2 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2-13
43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32" X 2-5/16" 8 1540-59 5 Flat Washer
HA23505 1 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 2" 9 23510 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 2-3/4"
43001 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 10 49309 1 Switch with Fuse
49234 1 Owner's Manual
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