Craftsman 486.24628 User manual

Operator's IVlanuai
®
BRUSH GUARD
Model No. 486.24628
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CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42187 (12/11/08)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4
OPERATION .................................................................... 5
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ..................................... 6
REPAIR PARTS LIST ....................................................... 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...................... BACK PAGE
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in
the United States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
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
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or ifthe 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".
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means -- Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the Brush Guard.
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:
486.24628
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2 2 Latch
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1 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 6 2 Washer, .5312 x 1 x .0598"
2 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8-1 x 1" 7 2 Spring
3 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 8 4 Hex Nut (SIMS), 1/4"
4 2 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 9 4 Lock Nut, 3/8"
5 2 Washer, 3/8" 10 4 Whizlock Nut, 3/8"
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) 3/4" Wrench
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
*insert 1/4 x 1-1/4" hex bolt through one of the springs.
*Assemble 1/4 x 1-1/4" hex bolt onto the bumper using
two 1/4-20 hex nuts (SIMS) with end of bolt extending
slightly through outside nut.
*Repeat for spring on other side.
CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow engine to
cool down before proceeding with bumper
installation.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
• Slide the ends of the latch into the slots located on
the bottom of the bumper.
Push the front of the latch down past plastic shroud
of bumper. Latch will be under the shroud and
should appear as shown in figure 3 when assembled
correctly'.
Attach one spring onto the rod on each side of the
latch.
LATCH
_SPRING
FIGURE 1
4
1/4" HEX
NUT (SIMS)
114X 1-114"
HEX BOLT
SPRING
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
Assemble a 3/8 x 1" hex bolt, 3/8" washer, frame
brace and 3/8" lock nut to the rear hole of the bumper.
318 X 1"
HEX BOLT
318" WASHER /
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318" LOCK NUT FRAME
BRACE
FIGURE 3
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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
*Assemble a shoulder bolt, large washer and 3/8" lock
nut to the frame brace and slotted hole on each side
of the bumper.
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
*Fasten the frame braces to the tractor frame using
four 3/8-16 x 1" carriage bolts and 3/8" whizlock nuts.
NOTE: Only tractor frame shown for clarity.
FIGURE 4
3/8" LOCK NUT
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TRACTOR FRAME
FIGURE 5
TiLT BUMPER DOWN BEFORE RAiSiNG
TRACTOR HOOD: (SEE FIGURE 6)
*While pushing in lightly on top of bumper, pull latch
under front of bumper.
*Keep latch pulled out and pull down on bumper.
LOCK BUMPER iNTO UP POSiTiON: (SEE
FIGURE 6)
*Push bumper up into position. Latch will lock bumper
into place. \LATCH
FIGURE 6
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MODEL #486.24628 BRUSH GUARD
REF QTY PART NO.
1 1 421265
2 1 66696
3 2 26729
4 4 43350
5 4 44072
6 2 43001
7 2 43070
8 2 48106
9 2 R19171616
DESCRIPTION REF QTY PART NO.
Brush Guard Assembly 10 4 43082
Latch 11 2 1509-90
Frame Brace 12 4 46978
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 13 2 42117
Whizlock Nut, 3/8" 14 1 422754
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 15 2 422752
Washer, 3/8" 16 2 48840
Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 1 42187
Washer,.5312 x 1 x.0598"
DESCRIPTION
Lock Nut, 3/8"
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
Hex Nut (SIMS), 1/4"
Spring
Shroud
End Cap
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"
Owners Manual
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