Craftsman 486.24598 User manual

Owner's Manual
CRRFr. NRN°
FRONT
Model Nos. 486.245993, 486.24598
Fits 917 Series LT/YT/GT Tractors
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and
Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40502 (REV. 1/07)

ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions
supplied with it, if this Tractor Brush Guard fails due to a defect
in material or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this
warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Wrenches (Socket wrench may be used)
Place cardboard or a mat on work surface to prevent
scratching of parts removed from carton and tractor.
Identify and lay out parts listed above. Not all hardware
will be used. Unused parts may be discarded after
assembly.
Any power equipment can cause injuryif operated improperly
or if the user does not understand how to operate the
equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power
equipment.
Refer to your tractor owners manual for "Rules For
Safe Operation".
SINGLE ROD DECK SUSPENSION TRACTORS
iMPORTANT: If your tractor has a mower deck suspension
bracket located under the middle of the front axle as shown
in figure 1, continue with the instructions on page 3. If your
tractor does not have a mower deck suspension bracket like
the one shown go to page 4.
Look forthis symbol topoint out impo rtant safety
precautions. It means -- Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
HARDWARE - FULL SiZE
D
C
(not full size)
Ref. Part
No. No.
A 48894
B 43062
C 43001
D HA21362
E 44742
F 43003
65932
Qty. Description
2 Self Threading Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"
4 Nylock Nut, 3/8-16
2 Plug
4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
1 Bumper
FIGURE 1
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
VIEWED FROM FRONT

CAUTION!Muffleris hot!Allowengineto
cooldownbeforeproceedingwith bumper
installation.
STEP 1 : (SEE FIGURE 2)
*Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.)
*Remove the browning shield as shown below.
REMOVE
FRONT SCREWS
REMOVE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 2
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3)
*Insert a hex bolt (C) into the second mounting hole from
the front of the tractor frame and fully tighten a hex nut
(D) onto the bolt. Repeat on other side of tractor.
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5)
*Spread ends of bumper enough to fit slots onto bolts in
rear mounting holes in tractor frame.
*The bumper has three mounting holes. The rear hole
provides the most clearance while the forward holes
provide a neater appearance. Use a hole that provides
enough clearance for hood to stay in raised position
when opened. Insert a hex bolt (C) through tractor frame
and into desired mounting hole on each side of bumper
and secure with a hex nut (D).
iMPORTANT: Before fully tightening nuts, be sure tractor
hood will stay in raised position when opened.
HEX BOLT(C)
/
(D)
FIGURE 3
HEX BOLT (C)
\
HEX NUT (D)
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 4)
*Place plug (E) on a work bench or solid table and push
end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for second
plug.
BUMPER
PUSH DOWN
WITH EVEN
PRESSURE
WORK BENCH
OR SOLID TABLE SHORT STEP
PLUG (E)
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 6)
*Replace the browning shield using the front screws you
removed in Step 1.
REPLACE
FRONT SCREWS
REPLACE
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 6
/
FIGURE 4 3

DUAL ROD DECK SUSPENSION TRACTORS
IMPORTANT: Thoso instructions are for tractors with dual
mower deck suspension brackets like the examples shown
in figure 2 on this page.
CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.)
• Remove an (LT) Lawn Tractor heat shield like the one
shown. Remove a (GT) Garden Tractor heat shield
like the one shown only if you need access to inside
of tractor frame during step 2.
iMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach the heat shield after
bumper is installed.
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
-1 REMOVE THIS
STYLE HEAT SHIELD
(GT) GARDEN TRACTOR
REMOVETHIS HEAT SHIELD
ONLY IF MUFFLER MUST BE
IN STEP 2
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Remove any bolts present in front mounting holes in
side of tractor frame. If bolt will not screw out of hole,
check if a nut is present on bolt on inside of frame.
On GT tractors, if access to nut is blocked by a front
mounted muffler, slide muffler down exhaust tubes to
rest on top of browning shield.
iMPORTANT: Be sure to re-attach muffler and heat
shield after bumper is installed.
•If rear mounting holes in tractor frame are empty,
install hex bolts (C) and hex nuts (D) supplied in parts
bag. See figure 2.
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT INSTALL(C), (D)IF
=_ii_I-_-_--_ IF PRESENT HOLE IS EMPTY
\
SUSPENSION BRACKET
(LT) LAWN TRACTOR
REMOVE BOLT INSTALL (C), (D) IF
HOLE IS EMPTY
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
(GT) GARDEN TRACTOR
EXHAUST TUBES
BROWNING SHIELD J
SUSPENSION BRACKET
FIGURE 2
REMOVE BOLT
IF PRESENT

STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
*Place plug (E) on a work bench or solid table and
push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for
second plug. See figure 1.
BUMPER
PUSH DOWN
WITH EVEN
PRESSURE
WORK BENCH SHORT STEP
OR SOLID TABLE _PLUG (E)
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
*Spread ends of bumper enough to fit slots onto bolts
in rear mounting holes in tractor frame.
*The bumper has three mounting holes. The rear
hole provides the most clearance while the forward
holes provide a neater appearance. Use a hole that
provides enough clearance for hood to stay in raised
position when opened. Attach the bumper using
either standard hex bolts (B) and hex nuts (D) or self
threading bolts (A) and lock washers (F). Use the self
threading bolts (A) if standard hex bolts (B) do not
insert freely into the hole in the tractor frame.
iMPORTANT: Before fully tightening bolts, be sure
tractor hood will stay in raised position when opened.
LAWN TRACTOR (LT) SHOWN
GARDEN TRACTOR (GT) IS SIMILAR
HEX_IUT(D)
BR BOLT (B)
BR BOLT (A)
BOLT (A)_B)
(F
FIGURE 4

OTES

OTES

Your Home
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.
For Sears professional installation of home appliances
and items like garage door openers and water heaters.
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663)
Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)
www.sears.com www.sears.ca
Our Home
For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment,
and electronics, call or go on-line for the location of your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center.
1-800-488-1222
Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only)
www.sears.com
To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.)
or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears:
1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)
Para pedir servicio de reparacidn
a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:
1-888-SU-HOGAR ®
(1-888-784-6427)
Au Canada pour service en frangais:
1-800-LE-FOYER Mc
(1-800-533-6937)
www.sears.ca
Se /ir-8
TM SM
® Registered Trademark /Trademark /Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC
TM SM
® Marca Registrada /Marca de F_brica /Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC
MD
MCMarque de commerce /Marque d6pos6e de Sears Brands, LLC ® Sears Brands, LLC