Craftsman 486.24116 User manual

Operator's IVlanuai
®
BLADE AND SCOOP KiT
Model No. 486.24116
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CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
,, Safety
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41375 (02/02/10)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3
HARDWARE PACKAGE .................................................. 3
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ..................................... 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...................... BACK PAGE
CRAFTSMAN 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 or 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 from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental
purposes.
This warranty does not include items considered to expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the
warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the [product name].
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:
486.24116
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REF PART NO. QTY DESCRiPTiON REF PART NO. QTY DESCRiPTiON
1 27008 2 Mount Bracket 4 41347 2 Long Support Tube
2 25722 1 Frame Brace 5 41346 2 Support Link
3 27009 2 Channel Bracket
A
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REF PART NO.
A HA180183
B 710-0865
C 48106
D 43063
E 43010
F 47810
QTY DESCRiPTiON REF PART NO. QTY DESCRiPTiON
2 Hex Bolt, 1/2 x 2-1/4" G HA21362 2 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" H 712-0206 4 Hex Nut, 1/2"
2 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .9" I712-3083 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" J R19171616 4 Washer, .531 x 1 x .059"
2 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/4" K 736-0247 2 Washer, .41 x 1.25 x .156"
4 Nylock Nut, 5/16" L 24817 4 Spacer, .53 x .75 x .5"
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(!) 9/16" Wrench
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(1) Pliers
IFYOU HAVE A 71=24414 DOZER BLADE:
Use the instructions in this manual in place of the
instructions on pages 6 and 7 in the blade manual.
IFYOU HAVE A 71=248474 FRONT SCOOP"
Use the instructions in this manual in place of the
instructions on pages 13 and 14 in the scoop manual.
CAUTION! Muffler is hot! Allow
engine and muffler to cool down before
proceeding with kit installation.
STEP 1: (NOT SHOWN)
*Remove the hood and the mower deck following the
instructions in your tractor owner's manual.
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 1)
*Remove the heat shield from the front of the tractor
by removing the two screws shown from each side of
the tractor frame.
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2)
*Attach a channel bracket to the right side of the
tractor frame behind the front wheels using two 5/16 x
1" hex bolts, 5/16" nylock nuts, and one large washer.
LARGE
WASHER (K) FRONT
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 2
5116"x 1" HEX NUT ;"
!
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE3)
*Attach a channel bracket to the left side of the tractor
frame behind the front wheels using two 5/16 x 1" hex
bolts, 5/16" nylock nuts, and one large washer.
ARGE
FRONT _WASHER (K)
II
!
!
I
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
5/16" x 1" HEX NUT
FIGURE 1
4
FIGURE 3
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STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 4)
*Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" nylock nut to the
hole shown on each side of the tractor frame.
SHOULDER
BOLT
FIGURE 4
3_"NYLOCK NUT
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 5)
, Place a mount bracket onto each shoulder bolt and
attach it to the tractor frame using a 1/2" x 1" hex bolt
and a 1/2" nylock nut.
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 6)
, Attach a support tube to the inside of each channel
bracket using a 1/2" x 2-1/4" hex bolt, two spacers
and a 1/2" nylock nut. Do not tighten yet.
1/2" x 2-1/4"
HEX BOLT
s
_:_ CHANNEL
_:_BRACKET
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SUPPORTTUBE SPACER
1/2" NYLOCK NUT
FIGURE 6
MOUNT
BRACKET
FIGURE 5
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 7)
*Assemble two 1/2" hex nuts all the way onto the
threads of each support link.
1/2
FIGURE 7
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STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 8)
*Insert a support link into a support tube. Assemble
a small washer onto the other end of the support
link and then insert the link into a mount bracket.
Assemble another small washer and a 1/8" cotter pin
to the end of the support link. Repeat for other side.
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 10)
*Attach the frame brace between the mount brackets
using the hardware provided with your scoop or
blade. (Refer to step 4 in the blade manual or step 21
in the scoop manual.
SUPPORT LINK
1/2" WASHER
1/8" COTTER
PIN
SMALL WASHER (J)
FIGURE 8
SUPPLIED WITH
BLADE OR SCOOP
FRAME BRACE
FIGURE 10
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE9)
*Tighten the 1/2" nylock nuts that fasten the rear of the
support tubes to the channel brackets.
*Screw the 1/2" hex nuts on the support links back
against the front of the support tubes until all slack
is gone. Tighten the nuts against each other to lock
them in place.
(_ TIGHTEN
(_ TIGHTEN
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 1)
*Replace the heat shield that was removed in step 2.
STEP 13:
• Return to page 8 in the blade manual or page 15 in
the scoop manual to continue assembly.
FIGURE 9
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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24116
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REF PART NO. QTY DESCRiPTiON
1 27008 2 Mount Bracket
2 27009 2 Channel Bracket
3 41346 2 Support Link
4 41347 2 Long Support Tube
5 25722 1 Frame Brace
6 710-0865 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1"
7 712-3083 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
8 43063 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
9 R19171616 4 Washer, .531 x 1 x .059"
REF
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PART NO. QTY
43010 2
712-0206 4
48106 2
HA180183 2
24817 4
HA21362 2
736-0247 2
47810 4
41375 1
DESCRiPTiON
Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1-1/4"
Hex Nut, 1/2"
Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .9"
Hex Bolt, 1/2 x 2-1/4"
Spacer, .53 x .75 x .5"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Washer, .41 x 1.25 x .156"
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
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