Craftsman 486.248473 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRAFTSHAN+
Model No. 486.248473
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
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.
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,, Assembly
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40967 (02/22/08)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 7
OPERATION .................................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 19
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .................................. 20
REPAIR PARTS LIST ..................................................... 21
SLOPE GUIDE .............................................................. 23
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......................... Back Page
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Front Scoop Tractor Attachment fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® 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 model number and serial number will be found on a
decal attached to the bucket.
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:
486.248473

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.
• Readthisoperator'smanualbeforeattemptingto
assembleoroperatethescoopattachment.
• Readthevehicleowner'smanualandknowhow
tooperateyourvehiclebeforeusingthescoop
attachment.
• Nevercarrypassengersinthescoopbucket.Ithas
notbeendesignedtocarrypassengers.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatethevehicleorthe
scoopattachment.
• Donotallowadultstooperatethevehicleorscoop
attachmentwithoutproperinstructions.
• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)and
graduallyincreasespeedasconditionspermit.
• Drivethetractoratreducedspeedoverroughterrain
andhillsidesornearcreeksandditchestoprevent
tippingoverandlossofcontrol.Donotdrivetooclose
toacreekorditch.
• Neverramthescoopintomaterialathighspeed.
•Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
the attachment of this scoop. Do not fill the scoop
to maximum weight capacity without checking the
capability of the vehicle to safely drive and stop with
the scoop attached.
• Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer
to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the
slope guide on page 23 of this manual. Stay off steep
slopes!
• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
,_ Look forthis symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means-- Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out ifthey are available.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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PARTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS
Not all parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor.
Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished.
REF QTY
A 2
B 2
C 3
D 2
E 6
F 4
G 5
H 2
I 1
J 8
K 2
L 1
M 2
N 1
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DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2"
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"
Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 2"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
REF QTY DESCRIPTION
W 4 Spacer, 1/2" Long
X 3 Hairpin Cotter, Long
Y 4 Hairpin Cotter, Short
Z 6 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"
AA 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
BB 6 Lock Washer, 3/8"
CC 2 Washer, 1/4"
DD 8 Washer, 5/16"
EE 8 Washer, 3/8" (Small)
FF 4 Washer, 1/2" (Small)
GG 2 Washer, 3/8" (Large)
Slotted Truss Head Bolt, 10-32 x 5/8"
Nylock Nut, 5/8"
Hex Lock Nut, 1/2"
Nylock Nut, 1/2"
Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2"
Hex Nut, 3/8"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Nylock Nut, 5/16"
Nylock Nut 1/4"
Nylock Nut, #10-32
Spacer, 1" Long
HH 6 Washer, 5/8"
II 8 Washer, 1/2" (Large)
JJ 2 Washer, 3/4"
KK 2 Washer, 1"
LL 2 Clevis Pin
MM 1 Compression Spring
NN 1 Slotted Stop Bracket
OO 6 Cable Tie
PP 2 Tilt Stop Bracket
QQ 1 Hose Clip

1. BucketAssembly
2. PinStopBracket
3. LiftFrameAssembly
4. LiftBracketAssembly
5. TiltAnchorAssembly
6. Right(Long)SidePlate
7. Left(Long)SidePlate
8. Right(Short)SidePlate
9. Left(Short)SidePlate
10.DumpControlRod
11.LiftStrapAssembly(2)
12.TiltBracketAssembly
13.AttachmentRod
14.DumpHandleTube
15.LiftHandleTube
16.DumpControlPin
17.DumpPivotBracket
18.DumpHandleTubeExtension
19.LiftHandleTubeExtension
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(1)
Standard Screwdriver
15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end)
3/4" Wrenches
9/16" Wrenches
1/2" Wrenches
7/16" Wrenches
3/8" Wrench
ADDITIONAL iTEMS NEEDED
Ruler or Tape Measure
Grease
REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON
• Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from
the carton.
Lay cardboard on floor to help prevent scratching of
painted parts.
Lay out and identify all the parts and hardware as
shown on pages 4 through 6.
5/16" WASHERS (DD)
5/16"
NYLOCK NUT _/8"x1-1/4"
j HEX BOLT (D)
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3/8" NYLOOK NUT (R) 318"HEX NUT(Q)
FIGURE 1
ASSEMBLE SCOOP
STEP 1: iNSTALL TWO BOLTS
(SEE FIGURE 1)
Assemble two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts (D) and 3/8" hex
nuts (Q), threading the nut all the way onto the bolt
until it is tight against the head of the bolt.
Install a nut/bolt assembly into the bucket assembly
and fasten using a 3/8" nylock nut (R). Tighten.
Repeat for the other side.
STEP 2: iNSTALL PiN STOP BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 1)
Install the pin stop bracket to the top of the bucket
assembly using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (F), eight
5/16" washers (DD) and four 5/16" nylock nuts (S).
Leave the bolts loose enough that the position of the
pin stop bracket can be adjusted later.
STEP 3: iNSTALL LiFT FRAME ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 2)
Apply grease to the mounting surface of the bucket
assembly and the inside of the lift frame arms.
Assemble the lift frame assembly to the bucket
assembly using two 5/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (A) and
5/8" nylock nuts (M). Tighten, then loosen the nuts
1/4 turn, or until the lift frame pivots freely.
5/8" x1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (A)
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APPLY
GREASE /
APPLY LiFT FRAME
GREASE ASSEMBLY
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5/8" NYLOCK
NUTS(M)
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APPLY GREASE
5/8" x1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (A)
FIGURE 2

STEP 4: iNSTALL LiFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 3)
• Assemble the lift bracket assembly to the lift frame
assembly using two 5/8" washers (HH) and 1/8" x
1-1/4" cotter pins (Z).
LiFT FRAME
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 3
STEP 6: iNSTALL LiFT STRAP ASSEMBLIES
(SEE FIGURE 5)
Loosen the bolts and nuts on the lift strap
assemblies 1/4 turn or until the straps will slide back
and forth. You will retighten them later in step 26.
Turn the lift strap assemblies as shown. Install each lift
strap assembly to an arm of the lift bracket assembly
and then secure with a small 1/2" washer (FF) and a
short hairpin cotter (Y).
Position the lower end of each lift strap assembly to
the outside of the lift frame. Fasten to the upper front
holes in the lift frame using a 1/2" x 1" clevis pin (LL),
1/2" long spacer (W) and short hairpin cotter (Y) for
each assembly.
NOTE: The lift strap assemblies may be installed in the
rear mounting holes of the lift frame to increase the lift
height, but this will also increase the lifting effort. The
front holes give a lift height of about 6-1/2" and require 28
Ibs. of force to lift a 150 Ib load. The rear holes will give a
lift height of about 8-1/2" and require 35 Ibs. of force.
STEP 5: iNSTALL TiLT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 4)
• Assemble the tilt anchor assembly to the lift bracket
assembly using two 1/2" x 1" hex bolts (C) and 1/2"
nylock jam nuts (P). Tighten.
ARM SHORT HAIRPIN
COTTER (Y)
1/2" WASHER
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TiLT ANCHOR
ASSEMBLY
1/2" NYLOCK
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ASSEMBLY
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FIGURE 5 Bucket removed for clarity
FIGURE 4

STEP7: iNSTALL TILT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 6 ON NEXT PAGE)
* Loosen the bolts end nuts on the tilt bracket
assembly 1/4 turn or until the two plates of the
assembly will slide back and forth. You will retighten
them later in step 25.
Lightly apply grease to the end of the arm on the tilt
anchor assembly and install the tilt bracket assembly
to the arm using a 1/2" x 1" hex bolt (C) and 1/2" hex
lock nut (N). Tighten then loosen the nut 1/4 turn, or
until the tilt bracket assembly pivots freely.
Install the 1/4" x 2" hex bolt (I) through a 1/4" washer
(CC), the 1" long spacer (V) and then through the end
of the extension spring on the tilt bracket assembly.
Next, insert the end of the bolt into the hole in the arm
of the tilt anchor assembly and install the slotted stop
bracket (NN), a 1/4" washer (CC) and a 1/4" nylock
nut (T) onto the bolt. Tighten.
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (T)
1/4" WASHER
SLOTTED STOP
BRACKET (NN) \
TILT ANCHOR
ASSEMBLY
1/4" WASHER (CC)
1/2" x 1"
HEX BOLT (C)
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1/4" x 2" /GREASE
HEX BOLT (I) 1/2" HEX
LOCK NUT (N) TILT BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
STEP 8: INSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 7)
*Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (AA) to the inside hole
in the shaft shown in figure 7, and then install a 1"
washer (KK) onto the shaft. Apply grease to the end of
the shaft and install the dump pivot bracket assembly
onto the shaft. Install a 1" washer (KK) onto the shaft
and secure it using a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (AA).
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PiN (AA)
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APPLY
GREASE
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PiN (AA)
DUMP PIVOT
BRACKET
FIGURE 7
STEP 9: iNSTALL DUMP CONTROL ROD
(SEE FIGURE 8)
*Install a 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (Z) into the inside hole
in each end of the dump control rod. Spread the ends
of the cotter pins and wrap around the rod. Install a 5/8"
washer (HH) onto each end of the control rod.
Install the dump control rod to the dump pivot bracket
and bucket. Fasten using two 5/8" washers (HH) and
1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pins (Z). Spread the ends of the
cotter pins and wrap around the rod.
FIGURE 6 1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PiN (Z)
5/8" WASHERS (HH)
x 1-1/4"
COTTER
PiNS (Z)
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PiN (Z)
5/8" WASHERS (HH)
DUMP
CONTROL
ROD
FIGURE 8

STEP 10: iNSTALL TiLT STOP BRACKETS
(SEE FIGURE 9)
Install a tilt stop bracket (PP) to each side of the
bucket using a 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (J), 3/8" washer
(EE) and 3/8" nylock nut (R). Do riot tighter= the nuts
until step 27.
TILT STOP
BRACKET (PP)
318"NYLOCK
NUT (B) 3/8" x 1" J_
318"WASHER (EE) CARRIAGE BOLT(J)
STEP 12: iNSTALL LiFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION
(SEE FIGURE 11)
Install the lift handle tube extension on the lift handle
tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (H) and 1/4" nylock
nut (T).
LIFT HANDLE 1/4" x 1-3/4"
TUBE EXTENSION HEX BOLT (H) LIFT HANDLE
_, TUBE
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (T)
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 9
STEP 11: iNSTALL LiFT HANDLE TUBE
(SEE FIGURE 10)
Install the lift handle tube into the index bracket using
two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (G) and 5/16" nylock nuts
(S).
LIFT HANDLE
TUBE
5/16" NYLOCK 5/16" × 1-3/4"
NUTS(S) _\k HEX BOLT (G)
/INDEX
FIGURE 10
STEP 13: iNSTALL LiFT CABLE
(SEE FIGURE 12)
Connect the hooked end of the lift cable into the index
rod, and install the threaded cable adjuster into the
notch in the top of the index bracket, placing a nut on
each side of the notch.
Adjust the cable adjustment nuts so that when the lift
trigger is squeezed, the bottom of the index rod raises
enough to release from the latched position. The index
rod should also lower far enough to lock in the latched
position when the trigger is released.
Attach the lift cable to the lift handle using three cable
ties (OO).
LIFT TRIGGER
LIFT CABLE
CABLE
NUTS
INDEX ROD
FIGURE 12
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