Craftsman 610.24411 User manual

Operators Manual
Easy on & off tractor
200-pound load capacity
Flips up when not in use
No tools required for removal
Load n' Go
Tractor Utility Deck
tVlodel No. 610,244tl
If there are any missing parts please call
1-800-652-2321,
All fasteners are readily available through any
hardware store,
Any questions on assembly, missing parts,
operation, maintenance or safety, please call
the above toll free number.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read this
Manual and follow aJl it's Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions.
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
Sears, Roebuck a_qdCo,, Hoffman Estates, _L60179 U,S,A.
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Safety Instructions
•Tools Required for Assembly
• Maintenance /Storage
•Operation
•Assembly Instructions
•Parts
•Warranty information
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•Always inspect the utility deck before every
use to ensure proper assembly and no
damage is present.
• Periodically check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
• Keep utility deck clean and dry to prevent
rust and corrosion.
•Store inside a clean, dry area when not in
Use.
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• Read this Manual before assembling utility
deck.
• Never stand, sit or carry passengers on the.
utility deck.
•Never exceed load capacity of - 200 Ibs.
•Limit load to 100 Ibs. and use lowest ground
speed when operating on slopes.
Operate up and down slopes, never across
the face of slopes. Avoid sudden turns or
maneuvers.
•Never operate the tractor while loading or
unloading the utility deck.
• Utility deck flips up when not in use allowing
the use of other attachments.
•Make sure you use t_'e bolt, wing nut, and
safety pin when attaching to the Tractor,
•Follow all operating instructions in your
Tractors Owners manual.
•Never operate the tractor without properly
securing the load.
•Never exceed the tractor hitch or transmission
draw capacity.
• Always engage tractor clutch slowly and
smoothly.
• 1!2" Wrench and /or Socket.
•9116" Wrench and /or Socket.
a114"Hexkey
•Vise Grip Wrench and /or adjustable
wrench.
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•Before beginning to assemble, layout and
identify all parts and hardware.
•Read all assembly instructions, pages 4 -9
before beginning to assemble unit.
• Some assembly may require two people.
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ICAUTION: BEFORE USE COMPLETELY READ THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR I
PROPER ASSEMBLY AND USE; FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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For mlr=slng parts, call 1-800-652-2321, Mon.- FrL, 8a,m.. 5 p.m. ES,T.
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Description
Deck
Deck Support Arms
Side Plate
Tractor Mount Plate
Shoulder Bolt Plate
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Carton Contents
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Description
Bungle Straps
Bolt Bag - not shown
Assembly Manual" not shown
Warning Decal- not shown
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Bolt Bag Contents
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Description
5/16" x 3/4" hex head bolt
5]16;;' flat washer
3/8" x 1" hex head bolt
5/1'6" keps nut
5/16" x2 1/2" hex head'bolt
5/16" lock nut
5/16" x 3/4" clevis pin
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Description
hair pin
1/2" x 1 1/2" hexboit with hole
1/2" wing nut,
112" shoulder bolt 3/8-16 th'read
1/2" split lock washer
3/8" lock nut
For mlssing part5. Call 1.800-652-2321. Man. - Fri.,8 o.m., 5!o.m, E.$.T,
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Side
Tractor mountin
.5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt
Figure 1
1. Attach side plates 3 ), finger tight to tractor mounting plate ( 4 }, as shown, with four
5/16' x3/4" hex head bolts ( 5 ), and four keps nuts (8).
2. Bolts will be tightened in a later step after attached to tractor.
THIS STEP REQUIRES
( 4 ) - 5/16" x 3/4" hex head bolt
( 4 ) - 5/16" keps nut
Formissing parts, call 1-80D-652-232h Man, - Fri,,8 a.m, -5p.m. E,S,T.
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Deck Deck _rm
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5/I 6" flat washer
5/t 6."x.3/4" hex head boll
Figure 2.
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1. Loosely add tray support arms {2i _,to deck )using four 5116"x 3/4" hex head bolts (5),
5/16 flat washers (6 ), and 5/16" keps nuts ( 8 ):
2. Bolts will be tightened in a later step.
THIS STEP REQUIRES
( 4 ) - 5/16" x 3/4" hex head bolts
( 4 ) - 5/T 6" flat washers
(4) - 5/16" keps nut
Far missingparts, call 1-800-652-2321,Mon-Fri, 8a,m. - 5p.m,E,S.T,
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FOR VERTICAL BACK TRACTORS
I, If required, remove hex bolt and replace with shoulder bolt ( 15 ), supplied, as shown
in inset I,
2. See Inset 2, slide deck holder assembly over shoulder bolts, as shown and lock in place wi4_
1/2" hex bolt ( 13 ), lock washer ( 16 ), wing nut ( 14 ), and hair pin ( 12 ), see Inset 3.
3. Make sure all bolts are tight at this time.
THIS STEP REQUIRES
- I/2" x 1 1/2' hex bolt wihot_.
- 1/2" split lock washer
- 1/2" wing nut
- hair ptn cotter
Formissing parts,Call1.800-652-2321,Mon-Fri.8a,m, - 5p.m, E,&T,
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Shoulder bolt plate
lock nut
ioulder bolt
3/8" x 1"
hex bolt
with lock nut
bolt
1/2" lock washer _ -_'_'O
1/2" wina nut._ "_
1/2" hair p n cotterf "_ Figure 4.
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FOR SLANT BACK TRACTORS.
1. Add shoulder bolt plate ( 18 ) with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts ( 7 ), and 3/8 lacknut ( 17 ) in
rear tractor plate as shown in Inset 5.
2. Add shoulder bolts ( 15 ) to shoulder bolt plates and lock in place with 3/8" lock nut ( 17 ).
3. See inset 6, slide deck holder assembly over shoulder bolts as shown and lock in place
with 1/2" hex bolt ( 13 ), lock washer ( 16 ), wing nut ( 14 ) and hair pin cotter ( 14 ).
THIS STEP REQUIRES
- 3/8" x 5/8" L,g,.shoulder bo_
1/2"x 1 1/2 hex bolt w/hoi_
- 1/2" sp.lit lock washer
1/2" wing nut
- hair pin cotter
3/8" x 1" hex bolt
- 3/8" lock nut
Formissing parts, ¢att 1-800-652-2321.Man. -Fti.,8 a.m, -5p.m.E.S.T.
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I]6" x 2 I/2, hex head bolt
5/16" lock nut
Figure 5
This step may require two people.
1. Add deck assembty to side bracket assembly, as shown, with two 5/1 6" x 2 1/2"' hex head
bolts ( 9 }, and 5/16'" lock nuts ii0 ) making sure tray is able to pivot in the upright position.
2. With deck assembly in the down position, square deck and tighten all bolts previously left
loose.
3. Pin deck in theupright position with the 5/16" clevis pin ( 11 ) and hair pin cotter ! 12 )
when unit is not in use.
THIS STEP REQUIRES
{ 2 ) - 5/I 6" x 2 1/2" hex head boit,_ "
( 2 ) - 5/16"lock nuts
( 1 ) - 5/1 6" clevis pin
( 1 ) - hair pin cotter
For mi=._ingpars. call1-800.652-2.321,Mon-Fd,8 a.m. -5 p.m.E.S.T.
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To remove deck
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Upright Position. Down Position.
Lift unit _jere to remove. Figure &
1. To remove Load n' Go assembly from tractor, remove hair pin cotter, 1/2" wing nut, and
1/2" bolt from tractor mounting plate.
2. Grasping side plates, lift assembly away from tractor (see #1) and slide off of shoulder
bolts (see #2).
3. Re-insert 1/2" bolt, lock washer, wing nut, and hairpin cotter into tractor mounting plate.
Notes
FOr missing paris, call 1-800-652-2321, Mon.-/:ri,, 8 e.rn. - 5p_m E.S,T.
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Repair Parts List
Model Number 610.2441 I
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1 24411-1
2 24411-2
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5 STD523107
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7,STD523710
8 STD541031
9STD523125
10 STD541231
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Repair Parts Lisi
Description
Deck
Deck Su_)port Arl_
Side Plate
Tractor Mount Plate ,,
5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt
5/16" flat washer
3/8" x 1" hex b01t
5/16" keps nut
5/16" x 21/2" hex bolt
5/16" lock nut
5/.16_'x 3/4'.ic!evis
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Part No. Amt. Desc[iptlon
s"rD624007 2 hair pin cotter
24411-13 1 1/2".!.3xl 1/2"hexbol_
24411-14 1 1/2"-13 wing nut
24411-15 , 2 .,1/2"shou(derbolt
,,.STD5511.50 1 1/2" split lock Washer
STD541437 4 3/8" lock nut
,24411-18 1 !shoul-der bolt plaie
24411-19 2 Ibungee straps
24411-BB 1 Iboltbag
24411-1NST" 1 !assembly manua
24411-D.ECAL 1 IWarning decal