Craftsman 71-24539 User manual

Owner's Manual
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48" TOW LAWN FINISHER
Model No. 71-24539
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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49577 (11/04)

1 2 3
# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 49574 STRIPER TUBE 1
2 25505 SCRAPER BAR 1
3 25506 STRIPER AXLE 1
# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
4 24192 HITCH BRACKET 2
5 49575 END CAP 2
6 49576 HITCH TUBE 2
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# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
7 44292 BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 2-1/2" 2
8 43224 BOLT1HEX 5/16 X 2-1/4" 2
9 43084 BOLT, HEX 5/16 X 1-3/4" 2
10 47623 PIN, HITCH 1
11 47963 FLANGE BEARING 4
# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
12 R19171616WASHER, 0.53" X 1" 4
13 44166 PALNUT, 1/2" 2
14 43343 HAIRPIN COTTER 1
15 47810 NUT, HEX 5/16" NYLOCK 6

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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3 3

ASSEMBLY
Tools Needed:
(2) 1/2" Open End Wrench
(1) Hammer
*Refer to Illustrations on page 3.
(See Figure 1)
1. Insert one Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the
End Cap(5), and insert End Cap(5) into one end
of the Striper Tube(l).
2. Slide the Axle(3) through the Flange Bearing(11)
leaving roughly 3" of axle outside the End Cap.
Place one Washer(12) over the end of the
axle.
3. Insert one Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the
Hitch Tube(6), and slide the Hitch Tube over the
axle. Then place one Washer(12) over the axle
on the outside of the Hitch Tube.
4. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the
end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated.
11.
12.
13.
(See Figure 4)
Place two 5/16" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolts(7) through the Hitch Tubes,
and secure with two 5/16" Nylock Nuts(15).
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE NUTS AT THIS TIME.
Place two 5/16" x 2-1/4" Hex Bolts(8) through one of the
Hitch Brackets(4). From the top, slide the bolts between the
two Hitch Tubes, making sure the Bracket Bolts(8) are in
between the Tube Bolts(7).
Place the other Hitch Bracket(4) on the bottom of the Hitch
Tubes and secure with two 5/16" Hex Nuts.
TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS.
OPERATION
1. Attach the Lawn Striper behind any Lawn and Garden
tractor, with one Hitch Pin(lO) and one Hairpin Cotter(14).
2. Tow in a "back and forth" manor across your yard, to
create the desired look. This unit can be towed while
mowing.
(See Figure 2)
5. Place the unit in an upright position and fill the
Striper Tube(l) with sand. Leave about 1" of
the tube un-filled.
SPECIFICATIONS
Roller Length 48"
Roller Dia. 4"
6.
(See Figure 3)
With the unit still standing on end. Insert one
Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the End Cap(5),
and insert End Cap(5) over the axle, until it is
fully seated in the Striper Tube(1 ).
7. Place a Washer(12) over the end of the axle.
8. Insert one Flange Bearing(11) into the hole in the
Hitch Tube(6) and slide the Hitch Tube over the axle.
Then place one Washer(12) over the axle on the
outside of the Hitch Tube.
9. Using a Hammer, tap one 1/2" Palnut(13) over the
end of the Axle(3), until it is fully seated.
10. Carefully lay the unit down and place the Scraper Bar (2)
on top of the Hitch Tubes(6) and secure to each end
with one 5/16" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt(9) and one 5/16"
Nylock Nut(15). Make sure both bolts are tight.

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# PART #
1 49574
2 25505
3 25506
4 24192
5 49575
6 49576
7 44292
8 43224
DESCRIPTION QTY
Striper Tube 1
Scraper Bar 1
Axle 1
Hitch Bracket 2
End Cap 2
Hitch Tube 2
Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/2" 2
Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 2-1/4" 2
# PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
9 43084 Bolt, Hex 5/16" x 1-3/4" 2
10 47623 Pin, Hitch 1
11 47963 Flange Bearing 4
12 R19171616Washer, 0.53 x 1" 4
13 44166 1/2" Palnut 2
14 43343 Pin, Hairpin Cotter 1
15 47810 Nut, Hex 5/16" Nylock 6

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