Craftsman 486.24230 User manual

Operator's IVlanuai
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U A E
IVlodei No. 486.24230
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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.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42224 (12/16/08)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY .......................................................................... 2
WARRANTY ................................................................... 2
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 3
HARDWARE CHART ...................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 4
OPERATION ................................................................... 6
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE ........................................... 6
REPAIR PARTS LIST ...................................................... 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........................ Back Page
SAFETY
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.
• This sun shade does not provide protection against
exhaust fumes, collision, rollover or other accidents.
Read the sun shade and vehicle owner's manuals
and know how to operate your vehicle and sun shade
before using the sun shade attachment.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation when using the
tractor and sun shade in confined areas.
The sun shade will restrict your field of vision in some
directions. Use extra caution when operating your
tractor with the sun shade attached.
Watch out for low tree limbs or other overhead
obstructions that may not previously have interfered
with operation of the tractor. The extra height of the
sun shade may cause these objects to become
obstacles.
Check the area of operation thoroughly before using
the tractor.
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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Itmeans--Attention!! Become |
alert!! Your safety is involved.
WARRANTY
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
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the base assembly.
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:
486.24230
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CARTON CONTENTS
REF. PART QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. PART QTY.
NO. NO. NO. NO.
1 66296 1 Base Bracket Assembly 4 25012 1
2 25014 2 Upright Tube 5 25015 3
3 25013 2 Top Tube 6 49609 1
DESCRiPTiON
U-Tube
Support Rod
Vinyl Canopy
HARDWARE CHART
SHOWN FULL SiZE
_14
/10 11
9
NOT SHOWN FULL SiZE
16 15
REF. PART QTY. DESCRiPTiON
NO. NO.
7 26462 2 Support Bracket
8 43720 2 Plastic Knob
9 43081 6 Flat Washer, 5/16"
10 43648 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
11 47189 6 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
REF. PART QTY.
NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON
12 43012 2
13 43063 4
14 44977 6
15 47674 2
16 48661 4
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"
Plastic Cap
Adhesive Pad
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ASSEMBLY iNSTRUCTiONS
TOOLSYOU WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(1) 1/2" Wrench
(1) 1/2" Socket Wrench
NOTE: Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are
determined from the operator's position while seated on
the tractor.
FOR LAWN TRACTORS ONLY. Skip to page 5 if
you have a garden tractor.
STEP 1" (Figure 1)
Attach the two support brackets to the base bracket
assembly.
STEP 2: (Figure 1)
Attach an adhesive pad to each support bracket.
ADHESIVE PAD (16)
l
SUPPORT BRACKET (7)
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (11)
\
1/4" ×3/4" HEX BOLT(12)
FIGURE 1
STEP 3: (FIGURE 2)
Raise the tractor seat and remove the seat springs and
four bolts from the rear fender using a 1/2" socket.
STEP 4: (FIGURE 2)
Attach the base bracket assembly and the seat springs
to the fender using the bolts and washers supplied with
the sun shade. Tighten the bolts using moderate force.
Overtightening might damage the threaded holes in the
fender.
STEP 5: (FIGURE 2)
Insert the plastic caps into the ends of the base bracket
tube.
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT(13)
5/16" × 1"
HEX BOLT (13)
.js116"WASHER(0)
_d)]j SPRING PLASTIC
J
_-_" CAP (15)
FIGURE 2
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FOR GARDEN TRACTORS ONLY.
STEP 6: (Figure 3)
Raise the tractor seat and remove the seat springs and
four bolts from the rear fender using a 1/2" socket.
STEP 7: (Figure 3)
Place the hooked ends of the base bracket assembly
underneath the rear of the fender as shown.
STEP 8: (Figure 3)
Attach the base bracket assembly and the seat springs to
the fender using the bolts and washers supplied with the
sun shade. Tighten the bolts using moderate force. Over-
tightening might damage the threaded holes in the fender.
STEP 9: (Figure 3)
Insert the plastic caps into the ends of the base bracket
tube.
s5/16"×1" _\
HEXBOLT(13) \
5/16" WASHER (9)
FIGURE 3
FOR ALL TRACTORS.
STEP 10: (Figure 4)
Assemble the upright tubes to the base bracket assembly. 5/16" FLAT /_ _
WASHER (9) 1J ,
PLASTIC / /l 5/16' ×2" BOLT
KNOB(8) / i! CA/?IAGE (14)
FIGURE 4
STEP 11" (Figure 5)
Assemble the top tubes to the upright tubes. Do not
tighten yet.
STEP 12: (Figure 5)
Fit the front U-tube onto the top tubes. Fasten the tubes
together. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts.
STEP 13: (Figure 5)
Fit the three support rods into the holes in the top tubes,
with the rods arching upward. Do not over-bend the rods
when installing.
1/4" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
U-TUBE
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT /
114"x1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
f \'_.
SUPPORT ROD
TOPTUBES
1/4"
NUT
FIGURE 5
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STEP 14: (Figure 6)
Place the vinyl canopy on top of the tubing frame, fitting
the front of the vinyl canopy around the front U-tube.
Secure the nylon mesh to the upright tubes using the ties
located on the corners of the mesh.
CAUTION: Make sure tractor seat raises
and lowers freely after attaching Sun
Shade. The tractor's operator presence
safety switch will not operate if seat is
stuck down. FIGURE 6
OPERATION
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your tractor with the sun shade.
CAUTION: This sun shade does not provide
protection against exhaust fumes, collision,
rollover or other accidents.
CAUTION: Watch out for low tree limbs and
other overhead objects which may interfere
with the sun shade.
Check the area of operation thoroughly before using the
tractor with the sun shade. The added height of the sun
shade and a reduced field of vision require extra caution
during operation.
Remove the upper sun shade frame and canopy before
you transport the tractor in an open truck or open trailer.
CAUTION: Never transport the tractor in an
open truck or open trailer while the sun shade
is attached.
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
Before each use make a thorough visual check of the sun
shade for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.
Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CLEANING
Wipe loose dirt and debris from the vinyl canopy after
each use. The vinyl canopy can be washed using mild
liquid soap and water.
STORAGE
Clean the vinyl canopy thoroughly with mild liquid soap
and water. Allow to dry before storing.
Store the sun shade in a clean, dry area away from direct
sun light.
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24230 SUN SHADE
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12
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REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION
NO. NO. NO. NO.
1 66296 1 Base Bracket Assembly 10 43648 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2"
2 25014 2 Upright Tube 11 47189 6 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20
3 25013 2 Top Tube 12 43012 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"
4 25012 1 U-Tube 13 43063 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
5 25015 3 Support Rod 14 44977 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2"
6 49609 1 Vinyl Canopy 15 47674 2 Plastic Cap
7 26462 2 Support Bracket 16 48661 4 Adhesive Pad
8 43720 2 Plastic Knob 42224 1 Owner's Manual
9 43081 6 Flat Washer, 5/16"
NOTE: Most fasteners are readily available through any hardware store.
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