Craftsman 486.24536 User manual

Owner's Manual
®
S HITCH
Model No. 486.24536
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manuaU and follow aH Safety
RuUes and
Operating Instructions.
IMPORTANT ° READ THIS FIRST!!!
For Missing Parts or AssembUy Questions
PUease Call 866-576-8388
Mon.-Fd. 7 am -5 pm CST.
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Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sea rs.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 49814 (7/05)

MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 6
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................ 7
REPAIR PARTS UST .................................................. 7
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................... Back Page
UMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SLEEVE HITCH
For one year from the date of purchase, when this sleeve hitch is maintained and lubricated according to the operating
and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of
charge, if this sleeve hitch is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to
maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
iN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
Any power equipment can cause injuryif operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
Read this owners manual and your vehicle and
implement owners manuals before using this hitch.
Do not a!low children to operate vehicle or sleeve
hitch.
Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or sleeve
hitch without proper instructions.
Do not allow anyone to ride on sleeve hitch.
Always place sleeve hitch in lowered position when
attaching an implement.
Before lowering and operating the implement, be sure
no one is near the area of operation.
Lower the sleeve hitch and implement when leaving
vehicle unattended.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected. Drive
slowly when sleeve hitch and implement are in raised
position. Stay off of steep slopes.
Keep aNnuts and bolts tight and be sure the
equipment is in safe operating condition.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means --Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved°
The model number and serial numbers will be found on
a decal attached to the frame.
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:
486.24536

Thefo!lowingaccessoriesareavailableatmostSearsretailoutlets.
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KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION KEY QTY. DESCRiPTiON
A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 2" J 4 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
B 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1o3/4" K 4 Hex Nut, 3/8"
C 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1ol/4" L 4 Lock Washer, 3/8"
D 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" M 6 Flat Washer, 3/8"
E 4 Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1" N 1 Spacer
F 3 Clevis Pin O 1 Spacer Plate
G 2 Jam Nut, 5/8" P 3 3/32" Hair Cotter Pin
H 2 Nylock Nut, 5/8" Q 1 5/32" Hair Cotter Pin
I 1 Nylock Nut 5/16"
NOTE: Bolt (C), Lock Washer (M) and Nut (H) will not be used unless the mounting holes in the tractor do not already
contain bolts and nuts.

CARTON CONTENTS
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1. Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly
2. Mounting Bracket (R.H.)
3. Mounting Bracket (LH.)
4. Lifting Link Plate
5. Hitch Pin
6. Lift Lever Assembly (with R.H. Pivot Bracket)
7. LH. Pivot Bracket
8. Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 1/2" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
(1) 15/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
Assemble a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt, a spacer and a 5/16"
nylock nut to the three position slot in the R.H. pivot
bracket on the left lever assembly. Use the position
closest to the bend in the bracket (lowest implement
depth setting). See figure 1.
SPACER
PmVOT
5/16" X 1"' BRACKET
HEX BOLT NYLOCK
NUT
Remove the nuts from the two bolts in each side of the
tractor, leaving the bolts in place. See figure 2.
Attach the left (LH) and right (RH) Mounting Brackets
to the bolts using the original nuts and two 3/8" fiat
washers. The brackets should angle outward with the
weld pins at the top of the brackets facing inward. See
Figure 2.
NOTE: If no bolt and nut are present in a hole, use a
3/8" x 1ol/4" hex bolt, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" hex nut to
attach the Mounting Bracket to the hole.
R.H. MOUNTING
BRACKET
REMOVE NUTS
FROM BOLTS
FLAT WASHER
_(TOP HOLE ONLY) "
\L.H° MOUNTING BRACKET
ORIGINAL NUT
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1 4

PlacetheL.H.PivotBracketontotheendofthe
LiftLeverAssembly(theR.H.PivotBracketcomes
alreadyinstalledontheassembly).SeeFigure3.
AttachtheR.H.andL.H.PivotBracketstotheSleeve
HitchFrameAssemblyusingfour3/8"x1"carriage
boltsand3/8"nylocknuts.SeeFigure3.
318-16x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT
LH. PIVOT BRACKET
R.H. P_VOTBRACKET
LIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
SLEEVE HmTCHFRAME
FIGURE 3
Assemble the two 5/8" jam nuts halfway onto the two
5/8" x 2" hex bolts. Screw the bolts into the nuts that
are welded to the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly. Tighten
the jam nuts against the welded nuts. See figure 5.
Assemble the lifting link to the Sleeve Hitch Lift
Assembly using a 5/8" x 1o3/4" hex bolt and a 5/8"
nylock nut. Use the bottom hole in the lifting link (gives
the lowest implement depth setting). Tighten the nut
only until snug. Do not squeeze the welded arms
together. See figure 3. See figure 5.
LIFTING
518" NYLOCK NUT 5/8"x 1o3/4"
HEX BOLT
5t8" JAM NUT
5/8"× 2"
HEX BOLT
Hook the Sleeve Hitch Frame Assembly onto the weld
pins in the mounting brackets. Attach the bottom of the
Assembly to the tractor hitch using a 5/8" x 1=3/4" hex
bolt and a 5/8" nylock nut. See figure 4.
NOTE: If your tractor hitch has ridges that prevent the
sleeve hitch assembly from resting flat, place the spacer
plate underneath the sleeve hitch assembly.
SLEEVE HTCH
FRAME ASSEMBLY LIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY
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HEXBOLT
5/8" x 1-3/4" ,
FIGURE 5
Attach the Sleeve Hitch Lift Assembly to the Sleeve
Hitch Frame Assembly using three 5/8" x 1o3/4" clevis
pins and 3/32" hair cotter pins as shown in figure 6.
Install the hitch pin in the sleeve hitch and secure it
with the 5/32" hair cotter pin. See figure 6.
;:: HITCH PUN
5/32" HAUR
COTTER PiN
(3) 3132" HAiR
COTTER PINS
(3) CLEVIS PINS
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 6
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