Craftsman 486.24414 User manual

Operator's Manual
®
For Garden Tractors with 23" Tires
Model No. 486.24414
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
CAUTION: DO NOT use this Dozer Blade
on Lawn Tractors or on Garden Tractors with
less than 23-inch diameter tires.
• Safety
,, Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
,, Parts
HVIPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
Assembly Questions Call 866-576-8388
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www,sears,com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49810 (10/05)

SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2
WARRANTY ................................................................... 2
CARTON CONTENTS .................................................... 8
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ................................ 4-5
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6-13
OPERATION ................................................................. 14
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 15
MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 16
STORAG E .................................................................... 17
ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 17
REPAIR PARTS iLLUSTRATiON ................................. 18
REPAIR PARTS MST ................................................... 19
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................. BACK COVER
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
1. Read the tractor and dozer blade owners manuals and know how to operate your tractor before using the tractor with
the dozer blade attachment.
2. Never operate the tractor and dozer blade without wearing proper clothing suited to weather conditions and operation of
controls.
3. Never allow children to operate the tractor and dozer blade. Do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions.
4. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear and gradually increase speed as required.
VLook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, it means -- Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Dozer Blade fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call I°800°4°MYoHOME® to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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 mode! number and serial numbers wil! be found on a
decal attached to the dozer blade.
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:
486.24414

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CARTON CONTENTS
1, Grip Assembly
2, Trigger with Cable
3, Left Side Plate
4, Right Side Plate
5, Blade Assembly
6, Attachment Rod
7, Handle Guide
8, Blade Pivot Bracket
9, Trip Spring (2)
10, Lift Link (2)
11_ Skid Shoe (2)
12, Lift Rod
13, Pivot Plate
14, Upper Lift Handle
15, Lower Lift Handle
16, Lift Bracket
17, Angle Lock Bar (2)
18, Frame Assembly
19, Handle Assembly
20, Contro! Cable

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CONTENTS OF PARTSPACKAGE
REFo QTY. DESCRiPTiON REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON
A 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2o3/4" V 11 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2" W 4 Hex Nut, 1/2"
C 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1ol/2" X 4 Hex Nut, 3/8"
D 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1o3/4" Y 2 Short Spacer
E 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1ol/4" Z 4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
F 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1" AA 1 Oval Screw, #10 x 1"
G 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" BB 2 Washer
H 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3ol/2 CC 6 Washer, 1/2" Large
I 1 Shoulder Bolt DD 6 Washer, 5/8" SAE
J 6 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1" EE 4 Washer, 1/2"
K 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1ol/4" FF 4 Washer, 5/16"
L 6 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1 GG 1 Cable Mount Bracket
M 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1ol/2" HH 2 Nylon Tie
N 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1ol/2" II 2 Clevis Pin
O 4 Cotter Pin JJ 2 Plastic Cap
P 4 Nylock Nut, 1/2" KK 7 Haircotter Pin
Q 10 Ny!ock Nut, 3/8" LL 2 Cable End Fitting
R 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4" MM 1 Extension Spring
S 1 Whizlock Hex Nut, 3/8" NN 1 Spring Pin
T 2 Hex Jam Nut, 5/16" OO 1 Plastic Grip
U 1 Long Spacer

TOOLSREQUIREDFORASSEMBLY
(1) 7/16"Wrench
(1) 1/2"Wrench
(1) 9/16"Wrench
(1) 3/4"Wrench
(1) AdjustableWrench
(1) PhillipsScrewdriver
(1) Hammer
, Removea!lpartsandhardwarepackagesfromthe
carton.Layoutpartsandhardwareandidentifyusing
theillustrationsonpages3and4.
NOTE: Notallofthesuppliedpartsandhardwarewillbe
neededforoneparticulartractor.Unneededitemsmaybe
discardedafterassemblyhasbeencompleted.
NOTE: Righthand(RH)andlefthand(LH)are
determinedfromtheoperator'spositionwhileseatedon
thetractor.
CAUTION: Donotbeginassembling
untilthetractorengine,mufflerandexhaust
deflectorhavebeenallowedtocooloff.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
, Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axle, continue on to step 2. If
your tractor does not have a mower deck suspension
bracket underneath the middle of the front axle, skip
to step 5 on page 7 for tractors with dua! suspension
brackets.
"_---_ BRACKET "--_--J"
FIGURE 1
iNSTRUCTiONS FORTRACTORS WITH SINGLE
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKET
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Remove the tractor hood. Refer to your tractor owners
manual for instructions on how to properly remove
the hood.
, Remove the browning shield from the front of the
tractor as shown. Hold onto the shield as you remove
the second bolt to prevent it from falling.
NOTE: Reinstall the browning shield before using your
tractor.
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REMOVE
BROWNUNG SHUELD
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
, Fasten the R.H. side plate (bend facing out) to the
front three holes indicated in the tractor frame. Use
three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts (J) and three 3/8" nylock
nuts (Q). Fasten the rear of the side plate to the frame
using a 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (L) and a 5/16" ny!ock
nut (V). If there is an engine mounting plate (shown
with dotted lines) that prevents the side plate from
resting flat against the tractor frame, use three large
1/2" washers (CC) as shims between the side plate
and the frame. Tighten all bolts. Repeat for the LH.
side plate.
, Reinstai! the browning shield removed in figure 2.
5/16" x t" ENGmNE LARGE 1/2"
CARRmAGE MOUNTmNG WASHER (CO)
BOLT (L) PLATE (IF
5/16" NYLOCK --_
NUT (V)
J/
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (Q) 318" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (J)
FIGURE 3
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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
, Place a 1/2" washer (EE) and then a short spacer (Y)
onto a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C). Instal! the bolt in the
bottom hole at the front of the R.H. side plate and secure
it with a 1/2" nylock nut (P). Repeat for the L.H. side
plate,
Skip to step 8 on page 8.
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
, Fasten the R.H. side plate (bend facing out) to the two
holes indicated in the tractor frame. Use two 3/8" x 1"
hex bolts (F) and 3/8" lock washers (Z). If the bolts
insert loosely into the tractor frame, use two 3/8" nylock
nuts (Q) on the inside of the frame. Repeat for the LH.
side.
1/2" X 1ol/2"
HEX BOLT (C)
SPACER (Y)
1/2" WASHER (EE) 1/2" NYLOCK
NUT (P)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (Q)
(IF NEEDED)
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FIGURE 4 FIGURE 6
iNSTRUCTiONS FOR TRACTORS WITH DUAL
FRONT DECK SUSPENSION BRACKETS
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
, Remove bolts from holes shown in illustration if they
are present.
REMOVE BOLTS
FROM THESE HOLES
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FIGURE 5
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FRONT
SUSPENSmON
BRACKET
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
, Place a 1/2" washer (EE) and then a short spacer (Y)
onto a 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt (C). Install the bolt in the
bottom hole atthe front of the R.H. side plate and secure
it with a 1/2" nylock nut (P). Repeat for the LH. side
plate.
Go to step 8 on page 8.
HEX BOLT (C) SPACER (Y)
1/2" NYLOCK
1/2" WASHER (EE) NUT (P)
FIGURE 7

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ALL TRACTORS
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
', Install a 1/2" x 2" hex bolt (B) and two 1/2" hex nuts
(W) in the outer hole in each side of the pivot plate.
Temporarily adjust the hex nuts so that both bolt
heads extend about an inch and a half above the
pivot plate.
1/2" X2" BOLT (B)
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112" HE× NUTS (W)' _
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FIGURE 8
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
,, Assemble the round hook end of the angle lock
spring into the hole in the washer as shown,
Q
WASHER
ANGLELOCK
SPRmNG
CHANNEUPIVOT
PLATE ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 9
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10 and 11)
', Assemble the two angle lock bars together using a
3/8" x 1ol/4" carriage bolt (E) and a 3/8" nylock nut
(Q) in the top square hole& Do not tighten.
', Assemble the straight hook end of the angle lock
spring into the small holes in the angle lock bars.
Insert the lock bars down into the lock bar slot in
the channel pivot plate assembly.
3/8" X 1ol/4"
CARRIAGE BOLT
(TOP HOLE) (E) \
3/8" NYLOCK
ANGLELOCK
FRONT
LOCKBAR
SLOT
SPRRNG P_N
ANGLE LOCK
SPR_NG HOLE
CHANNEL/PIVOT
PLATE ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 10
Align the angle lock bars with the welded bracket
on the bottom of the channel, Use a hammer to
drive the spring pin (NN) through the angle lock
bars and into the slot in the welded bracket.
Tighten the nylock nut on the carriage bolt.
NOTE: The angle lock bars should pivot freely, When
they are pulled all the way back the pivot plate assembly
should be unlocked and free to pivot to the right or left
notches.
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LOCK BARS
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LOCK
BARS
1/4"' X l"'
SPRING PIN (NN}
FIGURE 11
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STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 12)
o Assemble a 3/8" x 1ol/4" carriage bolt (E) through
the cable mount bracket (GG) and then mount it
from the left side to the square holes in the angle
lock bars, Secure the bracket at the angle shown in
figure 14 with a 3/8" nylock nut (Q).
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (Q)
_ LOCK-_._I _ I /BRACKET (GG)/,
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FIGURE 12
STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 14)
Attach the cable end fitting (LL) and the long spacer
(U) to the left hand hole in the channel and lift bracket
using a 1/4" x 1ol/2" hex bolt (N) and 1/4" nylock nut
(R)=Tighten, keeping the cable end fitting aligned
with the threaded end of the cable.
CABLE MOUNT BRACKET 1/4" X 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (N)
CABLE END
FiTTiNG (ll)
LONG SPACER(U)
CHANNEL
cKET
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (R)
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 13)
Select the control cable with two threaded ends,
Select the threaded end that has no rubber cap
or nuts and assemble a 5/16" hex jam nut (T)
approximately 3/4" onto the threads, Insert the
threaded end of the cable through the round hole
in the cable mount bracket (GG) and secure it with
another 5/16" hex jam nut (T). Tighten the second
nut while keeping the first nut in place.
Assemble the ball end of the cable wire up through
the hole in a cable end fitting (LL) and then slide it
back inside the curled edge of the fitting.
]5/16" BEX (T)
BALL END
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 15)
Attach the lift bracket to the right hand hole in the
channel, next to the long spacer, Use a 5/16" x 3/4"
hex bolt (G) and 5/16" nylock nut (V).
Attach the frame assembly to the channel assembly.
Fit one side of the frame assembly onto the 3/4" rod
of the channel and then fit the other side onto the rod.
Secure each side with a 3/4" washer (BB) and a 1/8"
x 1ol/4" cotter pin (O).
FRAME
5/16" X 3/4" BOLT (G)
ASSEMBLY
LIFT BRACKET
ROD
5116" NYLOCK
NUT (V)
314"WASHER (BB)
118" x 1-114"
COTTER PIN (O)
FIGURE 15

STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 16)
, Attach the ends of the lift rod to the lift bracket on the
channel and the welded arm on the frame assembly.
Use two 1/2" washers (EE) and 1/8" x 1ol/4" cotter
pins (O).
STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 18)
, Attach the skid shoes to the blade using four 5/18"
x 1" carriage bolts (L), 5/18" fiat washers (FF) and
5/18" nylock nuts (V), Do not tighten yet,
WELDED ARM
COTTER
PIN (0) _!
112" WASHER (EE) 1
LIFT ROD
FIGURE 16
5116" x 1" CARRIAGE
BOLT (L)
FIGURE 18
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 17)
, Assemble the blade pivot bracket to the pivot plate
assembly using two 3/8" x 1" bolts (F) and 3/8" nylock
nuts (Q),
Assemble the handle guide to the frame assembly
using a 5/16" x 3/4" bolt (G) and 5/16" ny!ock nut (V),
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 19}
, Align the channel pivot plate assembly behind the
blade and guide the ends of the mounting rod, one
end at a time, into the holes at the bottom of the
blade mount gussets. Secure the mounting rod with
two large hairpin cotters (KK).
3/8" NYLOOK /
NUT (Q) /
BLADE PIVOT
BRACKET
FIGURE 17
PIVOT PLATE
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE GUIDE 5116" X 3/4"
BOLT (G)
FIGURE 19
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