Craftsman 486.24599 User manual

Owner's Manual
ICRI:IFTSHANI
FRONT BUMPER
Model No. 486.24599
Fits 917 Series LT/YT/GT Tractors
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CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
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•Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 47725 (REV. 4/03)

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 )ower equipment.
• Refer to your tractor owners manual for "Rules A, Look for this symbol to point out important
For Safe Operation". A safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!
iBecome alert!! Your safety is involved.
Your bumper carton contains parts listed below. Identify
and lay out all parts shown. Place plug on a work bench or solid table. Set end of bumper onto plug until it rests on short step of plug.
Using even pressure, push down on bumper until
end of bumper slips over plug. See figure 1.
BUMPER
PUSH DOWN
WITH EVEN
PRESSURE -
WORK BENCH
OR SOLID TABL_
L
FIGURE 1
HARDWARE SHOWN FULL SIZE
Ref. Part Qty. Description
No. No.
A 48894
B 43062
C 43O7O
D 43003
E 43015
F 44742
G 24655
64623
2 Hex Bolt, Self Threading
3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"
4 Flat Washer, 3/8"
4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
4 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thd.
2 Plug
2 Bumper Extension Brackets
1 Bumper Assembly
(LT & YT) LAWN TRACTORS
,_ CAUTION! Muffler is hofl Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.
• Remove tractor hood.
• If your tractor has a heat shield like the one in figure
2 remove it to attach bumper, then reinstall shield.
REMOVE BOLTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
(2) 9/16" Open End or Box Wrenches
MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD
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FIGURE 2
2

• Remove bolts from mounting holes in tractor frame.
See figure 3.
• Attach extension bracket to rear mounting hole in
frame using a 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, flat washer and
lock washer. Be sure bracket is turned as shown in
figure 3. Do not tighten yet.
• Slide bumper onto extension brackets. Align slots in
bumper and extension brackets and fasten to frame
using two 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, flat washers and
lock washers. Push bumper down for hood tilt
clearance and then tighten all bolts. See figure 3.
NOTE 1: If bolts cannot be inserted into or screwed
into front mounting holes in tractor frame, use self
threading bolts.
NOTE 2: If bolts can be inserted freely into mounting
holes in tractor frame, they must be secured with
lock washers and hex nuts on inside of tractor frame.
HEX NUTAND
LOCK WASHER
(SEE NOTE 2) USE THESE
HOLES
EXTENSION
BRACKET
WASHER
(SEE NOTE 2)
HEXBOLT
FLAT WASHER
BRACKET ON
SOME MODELS
FIGURE 3
(GT) GARDEN TRACTORS
CAUTION! Muffler is hofl Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.
Remove tractor hood.
Unscrew bolts from mounting holes in tractor frame.
If bolts are secured by hex nuts that you cannot
reach, remove heat shield. For access to hex nuts,
slide muffler down exhaust tubes to rest on top of
browning shield. Replace muffler and heat shield
after assembling bumper. See figure 4.
,REMOVE BOLTS
IFFLER HEAT SHIELD
MUFFLER"
EXHAUSTT_BES
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rHESE BOLTS
BROWNING SHIELD
FIGURE 4
Fasten bumper to frame using four 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex
bolts, lock washers and flat washers. Do not tighten
yet. See figure 5.
Push bumper down for maximum clearance, then tilt
hood forward. If hood remains stable when tilted
forward, tighten the hex nuts that fasten the bumper
to the frame. See figure 5.
NOTE 1: If bolts cannot be inserted intoor screwed
into front mounting holes in tractor frame, use self
threading bolts.
NOTE 2: If bolts can be inserted freely into mounting
holes in tractor frame, they must be secured with
lock washers and hex nuts on inside of tractor frame.
LOCK WASHER
AND HEXNUT
(SEE NOTE 2)
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
(SEE NOTE2)
HEX BOLT
(SEE NOTE 1)
FIGURE 5

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