Craftsman 25241 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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SPRING ASSISTED
SLEEVE HITCH
MODEL:
25241
•Assembly
• Installation
•Operation
•Repair Parts
ForusewithSEARS
LawnlGardenTractors
This manual contains informationfor U]e
persons and property, Read it carefully before assembly and
operation of the equipment!
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, sears.comlcraftsman
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY_
Clean and stem in waterproof building.
Apply alightcoat of grease or oilto threaded parts, pivotpointsand the inside of HitchTube,
Touch up any scratches with enamel paintto avoid rusting.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYRULES..............................................................2
MAINTENANCE..............................................................."J
WARRANTY.................................................................i....2
HARDWARE....................................................................3-4
PARTSREFERENCE......................................................5
PARTSLIST.....................................................................5
ASSEMBLY......................................................................6-g
OPERATION....................................................................t0
NOTES .............................................................................11
safetypnl_u_onstilto_lmut_Lsrnanual.It
rreans•ATT*ENTIONI
BECOMEALERTIyoursafelyisinvolved.
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Limited Warranty
For two(2) years from.the date of purchase when th. = SI.eeva Hitch is meints ned and ubr cate.d
accoraing to the operating ana maintenance Instructions In the uwners ManuaJ, oeara will repair,
free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover:
Repairs necessar.y because of operator abuse or negll_lence including the failure to maintain the
equipment eccoromg to instructions contained in _the uwner's Manual; end Sleeve Hitch used for
commercial or rental purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTA_T-ING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTERIDEPARTMENT N THE UNITED STAT,ES,, .Th s_w.arranty app es on y whe th a product
IS in use in me unneo _tates.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whiah vary from
state to stale.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO,, D/8t7 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL80179 EE.UU.
CongratulationsonyourpumhaealYourequipmenthasbeendesigned,engineered,andmanufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossible
dependabilityendperformance.
Should youexperienceany problemyoucannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontact.yournearestSeamServiceCentarlDepsrtmsnt.We
havecompetent,well-trainedtechniciansendthepropertoolsto=er_cp.orrap=atyourequipment.Pleasereadandretainthis
Owner'sManual.The instructionswillenableyoutoassembleend mmntamyoureqmpmentpmpedy.Alwaysobservethe 'Safely
Rules'priorto use.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Knowcontrolsa_l howtostop towingequipmentq_. RF.ADTHE OWNEN8 MANUAL
• Donotallow Childrento upstate the vehicle,Donotallowedulintoodarabbwithoutproper inslzu,'_n orwithouthavingmadthe
Owners Manual,
a Doeotcarryp_sensers, Keepddldmnendpet6soldedistaltcemvay,
• Alwayswearsubatanclalfootwee¢,De notw_r _dcthlngIhstcangetcaughtInmovingpe_ts.
• Keepyoureyesand mindonyourtawingequlpment/ellechmentandaresbeinge=avered.DonotletctherJnteres_distractyou.
•Stayaldrtfarbolas inlos te/TalnalKI o0tnrhiddenhazards.
•DonotdriveclosetocreaM, ditches, andpubli€hlghwmys.
•Watchoutfortraffi:whsecr_sll_ or nearroadways.
aWhenusinganyattachment,don'tallow any=qenearthevehiclewhileIn operation.
a Keep_le vehicleendeltachment Ingood oberdug mndlbn andImepsaintydnvlm_inplace.
• KeepeUnuts, bob, endscrewstighttobe sum theequipmentIsIn_woddngcondition.
• ThevehP.._endattac_lnlentshouldbeMoppedandIrlBpOcledfordamageafter_king anyforeignobjecLThe damageshould=e repaired
beforerosta_ngandoparalingtheeqt_nt.
•See towing equipmentOwnsr'oManualtar safeoperationoftheequlpmact.
AMAINTENANCE ....
The keytoyearsoftmubis..fmeserviceIstokeesyourEquipmentdean anddW.
Occasionally_o=k allmovingp_t= for flee movementsnd, ifnecauwy, lubricatewithoiL.
Should rustdmmlop,ImndI_hllyIld UIsnp_l( m_onanlel,
Psriodk_lly_heCkallfnstenemfortlsntnems.
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NARL)WAI_ REFERENCE
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HARDWARE REFERENCE
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Parts Reference
Pans List
REF.NO. PARTNO. Dc_:CRIP'rlON QTY.
1H-t 30P-01 H;tch Pin 1
2 14-522 _x 1-1/2" Ck)vts Pin 2
3V-21gP 1/2" x 1,-1/4" ChUB Pin 1
4 H_I 0 Pivot 8mckld 2
6 H-_27,,O'I LOWm"Lift Lk_ 'l
7 H-528,,01 _a_w,Adjuzdmenl Link 1
a H-S2e _ _nlng spm_ 4
g H-S30 Sm_] RetJlning .,qp41_Q 2
10 P,-532RL-10 Dra_lr Brl_.keta (RP_H) t"
"11 11M1216P 3/8- x 1" Carf_ip R*'Jt 1
*" 12 tMlO16P rd1_ x1" Hex Head Bort ,ll
-- t3 2MI_l_P 3_8"X I" HKKHaad B_ 6
" la 2M1220P 3/8" X 1-1/4" HeX Head BO_ 2
"* 15 30M¶ POOP 6/If It_x Nut 4
- 1_ 30M1200P 3_" HBX Nut '" : _" B '
_- "_lSbc,scketts_tvtdedir_ b¢opa_t|f_mdngnLH&RH!_l_
REF, NO. PART NO,
_' 17 31Mt2QQp
" 18 31M2OOOp
"_19 40MtOOOp
"20 40MI200P
"21 45MI71?P
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23 H-_,10
"24 H-70g
*"2_ H-763
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27 H-584-10
28, H-'721-10
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DESCRIPTION QTY
3/8" Hax JalrflbNUt 1
r_" t.lex _arr_ N_t 3
_ts', M_d{um L_ W_her 4
3/8'__Washer 9
618_x 3" H_ Hend Bolt 2
8_r_ _ Bm_, 1
31if' X 1-1/1_ C_vJ_ pit1 1
Adjustment BOR 1
31_"HgW _r 3
UflA_t Spnng Assetnbly 1
Lift BarAss_'nbly 1
Hi_l Bail w,'la_l 1
F..xl_r_lo_ Strap 2
Lt_ Affn Assembly 1
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FRONTFRAME& LIFT ASSEMBLY
Figure I,_
BEFORE PROCEEDINGlU
1. Mower Deck must be removed from Tractor.
2. Tractor HeightAdjustment Knob must be
lowered completely.
far as possible (see Fig. 1).
3. Lower the Lift Mechanism completely
(Mechanical or Electric).
4. Remove Plastic Accoss Cover (part # 121749X)
from the Left Side of Tractor Frame.(see Fig. 3)
5. Remove the Hex Bolt securingthe top ofthe
Tractor Fuel Tank Bracket tothe frame on the
left.hand side,
6. Install the LiftAssist Bracket(23) over the fuel
tank]orecket as shown. TheUltAss/stBrackat
assembles to the outside of the frame, with the
short/eg through the opening/n frame. Secure
usingtwo 3/8°_xl"Hex Bolts(13-MUST BE
INSTALLED FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE),
Lock Washara(20), Hex Nuts(16), and a 3/8"
Washer(26) between the the LiftAssist Bracket
and the fuel tank bracket in the FORWARD
HOLE ONLY1 "r'_jhtenSecurely.
7. Make sure the fuel tank Hex Bolt previously
removed is tightened securely,
8. From the rear ofthe tremor,feed the LiftAssist
Spring(27- hookend first) along the insideleft of
the Tractor frame, just below the fuel tank.
9. Locate the Tractor Lift ShaftAssembly.
!0, Insert the the "hook-end" ofthe LiftAssist
Spring(27) intothe 'T'-shaped hole in the Lift
Shaft Assembly as shown.
NOTE: LlftAssist Spring(27) and Boltcan be
easily accessed throughAccess opening at left
sicleofTractor. Simply remove cover on frame
to access if not already removed from Step 4,
1I. As shown, secure the Lift Assist Spring(27) in
the top-right of the "T"-shaped hole usinga
3/8"x1" Can'iage Bolt(11), 3/8" Washer(26),
LockWasher(2g), and Hex Nut(16),
Figure I.
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HITCH BAIL ASSEMBLY
Figure 4.,,_
12. Install a 3/8" Washer(26) on the long.3/8" Hex
Bott(25) and insert through hole in the LiftAssist
Bracket(23) that was previo_Jslyinstalled.
13.Thread a 3/8" Hex Jam Nut(17) on the end of
the Boltapproximately 112".
14,Thread the Boltat least 1/2" intothreaded
portion of LiftAssist Spring. Tighten Jam
Nut(17) against ListAssist Spring.
NOTE: Have someone operate the Trectar Lift
Handle while someone checl_ to make sure the
LiftAssist Spring clears all moving parts and
fuel tank duringopereUon. Failure to clear
moving parts wil| result in damage to Tractor
during operation.
15. Re-installthe plasticaccess cover previously
removed in step4.
Figure 5. _)
16.Break the"R" and "L" Drewber Brackets(lO)
apalt.
17.From Rear ofTractor, assemble the "R" Bracket
tothe RIGHT SIDE, and the "L"Bracket to the
LEFT SIDE respeotively,secure using four 3/8"
x 1"Hex Bolts(13), Lock Washers(20), and Hex
Nuts(16). Fi_er tighten.
18. PositionHitch BailAssembly(29) between
Tractorframe and Dmwbar Brackets(10)
previouslyinstalled. Secure with two 5/8"xl-
1/2" Clevis Pins(2) and Large Retaining
Spring(8}.
NOTE: Longextension ofwelded tube of Hitch
Bailmust be pesitioned UP as shown.
19.Tightenfour 3/8" x 1" Hex Baits(13) attaching
Drawbar Brackets,
20. Screw a5/8" Hex Jam Nut(18) on the two 5/8"x
3"Hex Bolts(2?.).Assemble these through
welded nutson Hitch BailAssembly, from inside
out. Screw in until flush with outside of Hitch
Bail Assembly(29) as shown. Tighten Jam
Nuts(18) securely against Hitch Bail(2g).
2!. Insert HitchPin(l) through HitchTube in Hitch
BailAssembly.
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LIFT BAR AND EXTENSION STRAPS
Figure 6.
NOTE: Extension Straps(30) are used WIUl
Me_anical LiftTm_ors(havinglift handles) only
and wit_not be used when mounting to Tm_
using Electric LiftAccsesodse.
CMECHANICAL LIFT TRACTORS
22.,_ssemble the two Extension Straps(30) to the
Lift Bar Asesmbly(28) using two 3/8'_( %1/4"
He:<Bolts(14), Lock Washers(20), end Hex
Nu_s(16).
NOTE:, Make sure the holes in the opposite end
ofStraps ere in line, then tighten securely.
Figure7. )
23.From RIGHT side of Tractor, locate the T_u_tor
Lift Shaft Assembly under theTractor Frame.
24.Positionthe Lift Bar Assembly(28), with
Extenston Straps(3g), along inskta of Tractor
Frame with welded end towards rear of Tractor,
Stide welded end through cutoutin upper left
side of Omk_ar as shown.
25. PositionExtension Straps(30) over Tractor Lift
Shaft AssemblyArm(at LEFT side ofTractor),
aligning end holes to Straps(30) with bottom
hole in LiftArm. Secure using 3/8"x %1/8"
Clevis Pin(24), and Small Retaining Spring(g).
(.,ELECTRIC LIFT TRACTORS )
NOTE: This mountingwill not require the use of
Extension Straps(30),
26,Position the LiftBar Assembly along inside of
Tractor Frame with welded end towards the rear
ofTractor. Slidewelded end through cutoutin
the upper left side of Drawber as shown.
27.NOT SHOWNI: .P|e-se refer to the ElectricL|ft
Manual if needed,
Postionand of Uft BarAssembly(28) between
opening of Electric Liftdouble straps, Align
holes and secure using 3/8"x 1,-t/8" Clevis
Pin(24) and Small Retaining Spring(g).
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Tractor LiftShaftAssembly
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LIFT ARM/TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBI-Y
Figure 8. ,_
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28.Assemble the first Pivot Bracket(4) with the
shortleg towards the =enter of the Tractor
Drawbar and to the far leftSide using two 5/16"
x 1" Hex Bolts(12), Lock Washers(19) and Hex
Nuts(15) "13ghtensecurely.
Figure 9.
29.Place LiftArm Assembly(31) inside holeof Pivot
Bracket(4) as shown in Ftg 9. Note that that
longer arm on the Pivot Brad_t will be to the
right or more towards the center of the tractor.
30 Assemble the other Pivot Brasket(4) with short
leg facing towards the left side ofthe Drawbar
usingtwo 5/16" x 1" Hex Bolts(12), Lock
Washers(19) end Hex Nuts(15). "13ghten
securely.
31.ConneCtpreviouslyassembled Lift Bar
Assembly(2B) to short arm on LtitArm
Assembly(31) using ',_"diameter x 1-114"Clevis
Pin(3), PlainWasher(21 ), and small Retaining
Spring(9).
32.Thread a 5/8" Hex Jam Nut(18) ontothe longer
righthand threaded Lower L.iffLink(6), as far as
possible.
33 Assemble Lower Lift LinkAseambly(6-step 32)
into the righthand threaded end of S_.eve
Adjustment Link('/')as far as possible.
34.Thread the shorter, (left hand threaded) upper
LiftLink(5)into other end of Sleeve Adjustment
Link(7)(screwsin counter-clockwiea) as far as
possible.
35 Atl_ch the completed Tumbu_le Assemblyto
theupper adjusting hole in the LiftArm
Assembly(31) and the welded tab in Hitch Ball
Assembly(29), Secure each end with a small
Retaining Spring(9). 11ghtanthe Jam Nut(18)
againstSleeve Adjustz1_entLink(7)_
36,Make sure all Boltsand Nuts previously
assembledare tight,
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Figure 8.
Assemble in Step 2g.
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ADJUSTMENTS
AlwaysmakeadjustmentswithAttachmentinstalled,priortousingit,Add_onalAttachmentAdjustmentsmayalsobe
required.See theAttachmentInst_istlonManual.
STABILIZER ADJUSTMENT
Stabilizing an Attachment is removing all aide-to-side movemerd, Do Not Stabilizethe Plow or Disk Hanow. Stabilize
all other Attachments.
sTurn both 5/8" x 3" Stabilizer Baits(22) clockwiseand equally against Yokeof Att;achment.Lockthe Stabilizer
Boltsin place with Hex Jam Nuts.
• Loosen Stabilizer Bolts to removaAttachmant from Hitch.
LIFT EFFORT ADJUSTMENT
The L_ Spring aids in liftingthe Attachment intoTransport position. Due to differentattachment weights, the Lift
Spring may require adjustments. The AdjustingBolt(25, Fig 4) is locatedat the upper leftside of Tractor Drewbar
Bracket.
• Lifteffort isadjusted by increasing or reducingspdng tension on the lift assistspring(27).
" Do not adjust to maximum springtensionwhen using lighterweight attachments.
• Do not oveqaower springwhen removingattachments.
• Always lockTractor Lift Handle DOWN when removingattachments.
LIFT ASSIST SET-UP FOLLOWING FOR AN ATTACHEMENT (see Fig 2):
•Raise the Tractor Lift Handle tothe Transport (up) positionin order to adjustthe Assist Spring tension.
ioosen the flex Jam Nut (17) againStthe Assist Spring(27).
Turn the Adjusting Bolt (25) CLOCKWISE untilthe Wa-=;her(26) isagainst the LiftAssist Bracket
(23), This will reduce lifteffort. Re-tighten Hex Jam I_lut(17).
Use the Hitch withTurnbuckle Linkin the UPPER HOLE in LiftArmAssembly for most conditions.IfAssist
Spring adjustment does not resultin acceptable lifteffort,move the TUrnbucklelinkto the LOWER HOLE in
the LiftArm Assembly,
TURNBUCKLE ADJUSTMENT (see Fig 11):
The Adjustable Turnbuckle can be lengthened or ehodened to controlTransport Height ofAttachment,
•Always adjustTumbubldeAssembly with Tractor Uft Handle lockedin LOWERED position.
•At no time should the TurnbuckleAssembly be adjusted beyond 9-1/4" from end to end.
•Lowerthe Trecto_Lift Handle and lock into lowered position.You may need to lower the"
Attachment Depth Control"on your Tractor todo this,
, Mount the Attachment to the Sleeve Hitch usingthe Hitch Pin (1).
•WithAttachment on ground, adjust Tumbuclde to give approximately 1"of distance between end ofslot in Lift
Bar Assembly (28) and Clevis Pin (3) (see F_g.g) This will allow proper penetration depthofAttachment.
MOWER USE (see Fig 2):
•The tension onAssist Spring(27) must be removedwhen operating Mower Deck,
•To remove.tension, Lower Tracter Lift Handle to lockedposition,loosen H_x Bolt(25) until
Washer(26) isloose against Lift:AssistBracket (23). Withthis adjustment,there willbe no tension on the
spdng.
OPERATION
• The Attachment Clutch Switch on Dash ofTractor (device thatengages Tractor Mower) needs to be
ENGAGED at _11timeswhile operatingTractor.This actuatesthe Operator._Sensing Device in the Tractor
seat_ The Tractor Engine willstop in case you dismountor falloffTractor. Failureto actuate thisdevice can
cause personal injuryor damage toyourTre=or and Property ifyou were tofall off. SWITCH MUST BE
DISENGAGED IN ORDER TO RESTART ENGINE]
• The Mower Deck mustbe removedwhen usingSleeve HitchAttachments, The Hitchmay remain onTractor
when using Mower,
•Remove Hitch Bail and TurnbuckleAssemblywhen using TowedAttachrnentson Tractor Drawbar.
• Attachments are raised and lowered usingMower Lift Handle at rightside of'l:ractor (or Electric Lift Switch if
equipped). Pullback on Handle and Lock intoTransport LockNotch, To operate Attachment, lower the Handle
and push forward and lock into lowered positionLock Notch, Make sure Handle islocked in this positions_
Attachment is not pulled up byAssist Spring,
• Turn the HeightAdjustment Knobon Tractor COunter-clockwiseall the way. Failureto do socould affect
operation of Hitch.
•Liftthe Attachment out of groundwhen making turns or reversing.
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