Craftsman 757.242330 User manual

MODEL NO.
757.242330
Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
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10qNCH
MOLDBOARD PLOW
FOUR 55 POUND WHEEL WEIGHTS, ONE FRONT WEIGHT
BRACKET, AND A SLEEVE HITCH ACCESSORY ARE RE-
QUIRED FOR OPERATION ALSO, TIRE CHAINS ARE
RECOMMENDED
®Assembly
® Installation
®Operation
®Repair Parts
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MOLDBOARD PLOW
For 1 year from the date of purchase, when this Moldboard Plow is maintained
and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in
the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material
or workmanship..
This warranty does not cover:
---repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including the
failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in
the owner's manual; and Moldboard Plow used for commercial or rental
purpose&
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This
warranty applies only while this product is in use 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 COo, D/8t7 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
e Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE e Keep the vehicle and attachment
OWNER'S MANUAL
e Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do
not allow adults to operate without proper
instruction and without having read the owner's
manual.
o Do not carry passengers Keep children and pets
a safe distance away
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear'
loose fitting clothing that can get caught in
moving parts
® Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor/attach-
ment and area being covered Don't let other
interests distract you
e Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards
in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place.,
e Keep ail nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition,
eThe vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object. The damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment
®See tractor equipment owner's manual for safe
operation of the equipment.
o Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public
highways
o Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
® When using any attachment, don't allow anyone
near the vehicle while in operation
WARNING !!!
e Plow share and coulter blade edges are sharp!!!
Wear gloves when handling
Always LIFT the plow before turning!!
e Lock Tractor Lift Handle down when installing
or removing plow!
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,. tT MEANS * ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman 10" Moldboard Plow It has been designed,
engineered, and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance
Should you experience any problem you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest
Sears Service Center/Department We have competent, well trained technicians and the proper
tools to service or repair your PLOW
Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain
your Plow properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"
o THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED ON THE
SIDE OF THE PLOW BEAM
e YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
e Read and observe the "SAFETY RULES",,
e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your Plow.,
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ..............................................................2 PLOWING TIPS......................................................8
SAFETY RULES ........................................ 2 ADJUSTMENTS ........................................... 8 & 9
CARTON CONTENTS ........................... 3 & 4& 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY ....................... 9
ASSEMBLY .................................................... 5&6 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................. !0
OPERATION ...........................................................7&8 REPAIR PARTS ............................................... 11
CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON
No A L-1222SC
Literature
t Used
No 13 P_260_01
Crank
1 Used
No B Z-1216-A No C Z-1216-B
Hardware Bag Hardware Bag
No 18 P-272A-10
Cou_ter Blade
1 Used
No 8 P-250A
No D Z-I216-C Coulter Hub
Hardware Bag 1 Used
No 10 P-254-10
Beam Half
2 Used
Landside
1 Used
No 12 P-257-10
Hitch Bracket
t Used
No 16 P-269A-10
Coulter Standard
_ 1 Used
No E P-566-t0
10 Plow
! Used
No 25 P-596-10
Adiusting Bracket
2 Used
No 9 P-251_10
Standard
1 Used
No 11P-256P
Threaded Tube
1 Used
No 15 P-265A-t0
Fork
1 Used

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Nu 1 Bo]674P
Hex ILocM Nut 5/16
3 Used
No 3 B-1678F _
Hex (Lock) Nut 5/8
2 Used
No 3g 30M2000P
Hex Nut 5/8
2 Used
Z-1216-A HARDWARE BAG
No 26 P-597
Spacer
5/8t D x 1/2
2 Used
No 28 1M1624P
Hex Head Boft
t12 x 1-1/2'
2 Used
No 35 15Mt632P
No 29 1M1628P Plow Bolt
Hex Head Bo_t 1t2 x 2'
1/2' x 1_3/4" 1 Used
2 Used
No 42 45Mtl11P No 44 45Mt717P No 45 45M2121P
Fiat Washer 5116' Flat Washer 1/2 Flat Washer 5/8
3 Used 1 Used 2 Used
Z-1216-B HARDWARE BAG
No 7 P_234
Spacer
II2 tD xgi16
! Used
No 14 P-262-01
Spacer
5/8'1D × 518
1 Used
No 2 B.t677P
Hez{Lockl Nut 1 2
3 Used
No 33 I5M1216-R No 31 10M1012P
No 17 P-270 PIow Bolt Carriage Bolt No, 32 10MI624P
Drive Pin 3/8 x I 5/16" x 3/#', Carriage 8olt
5/16 "xlqi4 2 Used 3 Used 1/2"x!"1/2"
1 Used t Used
No 38 30M1600P
Hex Nut 1t2" i__,,_ No 41 35M1600P
2 Used _ Square Nut t/2
No 40 31M2000P
He× (Jam} Nut 5z8
2 Used
No 36 3OMI200P
He× Nut 3 8
2 Used
No 30 1M2032P
Hex Head Bolt
5/8x 2'
2 Used
No 46 50M0420P
Cotter Pin
1/8 × 1_1/4
1 Used

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NO 24
Coulter Clamp
Used
Z-1216-C HARDWARE BAG
No 6 P-172P
Coulter Axle O
1 Used.
No 23 P-386P
"U" Bolt
1 Used
ASSEMBLY
NOTES
o IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CAREFULLY READ THIS
OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIT
g Before starting assembly, arrange each kind of
hardware into a group to ease assembly
g Right hand (RH.) and left hand (LH) are determined
from the OPERATOR'S position while seated on the tractor.
IMPORTANT-Mower Deck must be removed when
using Plow to avoid damage to your Deck.
PLOW FRAME
Refer to Fig 1
NOTE: Securely tighten all fasteners ONLY after Plow
assembly has been completed, unless noted otherwise
g Assemble the two adjusting brackets to the inside
of both beams using one t/2"x 1-3/4 '' hex bolt and
one 1/2" hex lock nut
a Slip trunnion through the hote in each adjusting
bracket and insert crank through the hole in
"SIDE"of trlJnnion, through spacer, the two 5/8"
jam nuts, and then thread into the threaded tube,,
e Thread one jam nut against the spacer just enough
to eliminate any excessive movement of the crank
against the trunnion, taking care NOT to bind crank
o Using two wrenches, lock the other jam nut
against the first
e Before assembling the hitch bracket BETWEEN both
beams refer to the chart'and measure the distance
BETWEEN the rear wheels on your tractor for the
proper position of the bracket,
Distance
Between
Rear Tractor
Wheels (inches)
16-19
19-2!
21-23
Over 23
Use Hole #
1R
2L
3L
3L
TABLE 1
Tools Required For Assembly:
1-10" Adjustable Wrench
1- 15/16" Wrench
1_13/t6" Wrench
1- 3/4" Wrench
1-Pair of pliers
1- t/2" Wrench
1-9/16" Wrench
1 - Pair Gloves
(Leave modal
plate OUtside)
5/8" ID x5/8" Spacer
_Jnnion Crank
3L 2L IL
FOP VIEW -WITH HITCH BRACKET
ASSEMBLY TO LEF_..._TSIDE TOP VIEW -WITH HITCH BRACKET
ASSEMBLY TO RIGHT SIDE
FIG I
g Secure with two 5/8"x 2" hex bolts and 5/8" hex 5
lock nuts