Craftsman 486.248471 User manual

Operator's lVianual
®
Model No, 486,248471
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manuaU and follow aH Safety
RuUes and Operating Instructions.
mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
AssembUy Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www=sears=com/c raftsman
PRINTED iN U.S.A, FORM NO. 40089 (11/05)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3
FULL SiZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 4
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 7
OPERATION .................................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 18
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, tL 60179
The model number and seria! 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:
486.248471

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment,
Exercisecautionata!ltimeswhenusingpowerequipment,
® Readthisoperator'smanua!beforeattemptingto
assembleoroperatethescoopattachment,
® Readthevehicleowner'smanua!andknowhow
tooperateyourvehiclebeforeusingthescoop
attachment,
o Nevercarrypassengersinthescoopbucket,Ithas
notbeendesignedtocarrypassengers,
o Neverallowchildrentooperatethevehicleorthe
scoopattachment,
o Donotallowadultstooperatethevehicleorscoop
attachmentwithoutproperinstructions,
® Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)and
graduallyincreasespeedasconditionspermit,
® Drivethetractoratreducedspeedoverroughterrain
andhillsidesornearcreeksandditchestoprevent
tippingoverandlossofcontrol,Donotdrivetooclose
toacreekorditch,
® Neverramthescoopintomaterialathighspeed,
® Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwith
theattachmentofthisscoop,Donotfillthescoop
tomaximumweightcapacitywithoutcheckingthe
capabilityofthevehicletosafelydriveandstopwith
thescoopattached,
o Beforeoperatingvehicleonanygrade(hill)refer
tothesafetyrulesinthevehicleowner'smanual
concerningsafeoperationonslopes,Referalsotothe
slopeguideonpage23ofthismanual,Stayoff steep
stopes!
® Followmaintenanceandlubricationinstructionsas
outlinedinthismanual,
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions,Itmeans--Attention?!Become
alert!!Yoursafetyis involved.
Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhentheunitwaspurchased,TheyarealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsand
servicecenters,MostSearsstorescanorderrepairpartsforyouwhenyouprovidethemodelnumbersofyourtractorand
scoop,
WHEEL WEIGHT

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS
Not a!l parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor=
Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished.
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A 2
B 2
C 3
D 2
E 6
F 5
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H 3
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J 2
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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"
Carriage Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
Carriage Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
Slotted Truss Head Bolt, 10-32 x 5/8"
Nylock Nut, 5/8"
Ny!ock Nut, 1/2"
Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2"
Hex Nut, 3/8"
Nylock Nut, 3/8"
Ny!ock Nut, 5/16"
Nylock Nut 1/4"
Hex Nut, 1/4"
Nylock Nut, #10-32
RER
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
II
JJ
KK
LL
MM
NN
OO
PP
QTY.
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DESCRIPTION
Lock Washer, 3/8"
Washer, 1/4"
Washer, 5/16"
Washer, 3/8" (Small)
Washer, 1/2" (Small)
Washer, 3/8" (Large)
Washer, 5/8"
Washer, 1/2" (Large)
Washer, 3/4"
Washer, 1"
Hairpin Cotter, Long
Hairpin Cotter, Short
Cotter Pin, 1/8" 1-1/2"
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"
Spacer, 1/2"
Spacer, 3/8" Small
Clevis Pin
Compression Spring
Cable Tie
Tilt Stop Bracket
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,DumpHandleTubeExtension
17,DumpPivotBracket
18,LiftHandleTubeExtension
19,DumpControlPin
20,LiftCable(Short)
21,DumpCable(Long)
4 5
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(1)
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Standard Screwdriver
15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end)
3/4" Wrenches
9/16" Wrenches
7/16" Wrenches
1/2" 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.
5/15" WASHERS (X)
5/16"'
NYLOCK NUT (F 78"x 1ol/4"
/ REX BOLT(D)
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (Q) 3/8" REX NUT(P)
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 (P), threading the nut a!l 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" nyiock nut (Q). Tighten.
Repeat for the other side.
STEP 2: iNSTALL PIN STOP BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 1)
, Instal! the pin stop bracket to the top of the bucket
assembly using four 5/16" x 1" hex bolts (F), eight
5/16" washers (X) and four 5/16" nylock nuts (R).
Center the bolts in the slots of the pin stop bracket
and the slots of the bucket. Tighten the bracket so that
it is square with the bucket.
STEP 3: iNSTALL UFT 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 !oosen the nuts
1/4 turn, or until the lift frame pivots freely.
5/8" x 1ol/2"
REX BOLT (A)
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APPLY
GREASE /"'- ...
APPLY LUFT FRAME
GREASE ASSEMBLY
5/8" NYLOCK
NUTS (M) APPLY GREASE
5/8" x 1ol/2"
REX BOLT (A)
FIGURE 2

STEP 4: iNSTALL LIFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 3)
o Assemble the lift bracket assembly to the lift frame
assembly using two 5/8" washers (BB) and 1/8" x
1ol/4" cotter pins (ll).
FIGURE 3
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"
nyiock jam nuts (O). Tighten.
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 27.
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 (Z) and a
short hairpin cotter (GG).
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" spacer (JJ) and short hairpin cotter (GG) 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 8ol/2" and require 35 Ibs. of force.
TILT ANCHOR
ASSEMBLY
1/2" ×1"
HEX BOLT (C)
L{FT
BRACKET
FIGURE 4
1/2" NYLOCK
JAM NUTS (O)
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I 112" xl"
I HEX BOLT (C)
LIFT STRAP
SHORT ASSEMBLY
HA_RPUN /-....
COTTER (GG) ""-_
1/2" SPACER (JJ) "\\
UPPER FRONT 1/2" x 1"
MOUNTING HOLE CLEWS PiN (LL)
FIGURE 5 Bucket removed for clarity
STEP 7: INSTALL TILT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 6 ON NEXT PAGE)
, If you mounted the lift strap assemblies in step 6
to the rear holes instead of the front hoies in the lift
frame, replace the spacer on the tilt bracket assembly
with the smaller 3/8" spacer (KK) from the parts bag
at this time,
Loosen the bolts and nuts on the tilt bracket
assembly 1/4 turn or until the two plates of the
assembly will slide back and forth. You wil! retighten
them later in step 26.

Lightlyapplygreasetotheendofthearmonthetilt
anchorassemblyandinstallthetiltbracketassembly
tothearmusinga1/2"x1"hexbolt(C)and1/2"
nylockjamnut(O),Tighten.Loosenthenut1/4turn,
oruntilthetiltbracketassemblypivotsfreely,
Installa 1/4"x 1-3/4"hexbolt(H)througha1/4"
washer(W)andthenthroughtheendoftheextension
springonthetiltbracketassembly,Next,insta!la1/4"
hexnut(T)allthewayontothethreadsofthebolt,
Finallyinstalltheendoftheboltintotheholeinthe
armofthetiltanchorassemblyandsecureusinga
1/4"nylocknut(S).Tighten.
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (S)
TULTANCHOR
ASSEMBLY_
1/4" HEX NUT (T)
1/2" x 1"
REX BOLT (C)
1/4"'WASHER
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APPLY
1/4"'x 1-3/4" GREASE
HEX HOLT (H) 1/2" NYLOCK
JAM NUT (O} T{LT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 6
STEP 9: iNSTALL DUMP CONTROL ROD
(SEE FIGURE 8)
, Install a 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin (ll) into the inside hole
in each end of the dump control rod. Spread the ends
of the cotter pins and wrap around the rod. Instal! a
5/8" washer (BB) 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 (BB) and
1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pins (ll), Spread the ends of the
cotter pins and wrap around the rod,
1/8" x 1-114"
COTTER PiN (ii)
5/8" WASHERS (BE)
x 1°1/4"
COTTER
PiNS (H)
118" × 1-1/4"
COTTER PiN (H) DUMP
CONTROL
5/8" WASHERS (BE) ROD
FIGURE 8
STEP 8: iNSTALL DUMP PtVOT BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 7)
" Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (HH) to the inside hole
in the shaft shown in figure 7, and then install a 1"
washer (EE) 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 (EE) onto the shaft
and secure it using a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (HH).
1/8" x 1ol/2"
COTTER PRN(HH)
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/_/' 1" WASHERS (EE)
118" × 1-1/2"
COTTER PmN(HH)
DUMP PUVOT
BRACKET
STEP 10: INSTALL TILT STOP BRACKETS
(SEE FIGURE 9)
, Install a tilt stop bracket (OO) to each side of the
bucket using a 1/4" x 3/4" carriage bolt (K), 1/4"
washer (W) and 1/4" nylock nut (S). Do not tighten
the nuts until step 28.
TULTSTOP
BRACKET
1/4" NYLOCK _--.
NUT (S) 1/4" x 3/4" .j.l*_
114"WASHER (W) CARRmAGEBOLT(K)
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 7

STEP11: iNSTALLLIFTHANDLETUBE
(BEEFIGURE10)
installthelifthandletubeintotheindexbracketusing
two5/16"x1-3/4"hexbolts(G)and5/16"nylocknuts
(R).
FIGURE10
STEP12:iNSTALLLIFTHANDLETUBEEXTENSION
(SEEFIGURE11)
, installthelifthandletubeextensiononthelifthandle
tubeusinga1/4"x 1o3/4"hexbolt(H)and1/4"nylock
nut(S),
LiFT HANDLE
TUBE EXTENSUON
1/4" x 1-314"
HEX BOLT (B)
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FIGURE 11
1/4" NYLOCK NUT(S)
UFT HANDLE
TUBE
STEP 13: iNSTALL LIFT CABLE
(SEE FIGURE 12)
Squeeze the lift trigger and slide the anchor end of the
lift cable (short) into the hole in the trigger, Release
the trigger and guide the cable through the slot in
the bottom of the trigger and trigger housing, Insert
the end of the plastic cable covering into the trigger
housing,
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
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 (NN),
LiFT TRUGGER
LIFT CABLE (SHORT)
/
CABLE
ANCHOR
FIGURE 12
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STEP 14: iNSTALL DUMP HANDLETUBE
(SEE FIGURE 13)
,Install the dump handle tube to the dump pivot bracket
assembly using three 5/16" x 1o3/4" hex bolts (G) and
5/16" nylock nuts (R).
DUMP PmVOT
BRACKET
\ 5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (R)
/
5/16" x 1o3/4"
HEX BOLTS (G)
STEP 16: iNSTALL DUMP CABLE
(SEE FIGURE 15)
, Squeeze the dump trigger and slide the anchor end
of the dump cable wire (long) into the hole in the
trigger= Release the trigger and guide the cable wire
through the slot in the bottom of the trigger and trigger
housing= Insert the end of the plastic cable covering
into the trigger housing=
Attach the dump cable to the dump handle tube using
three cable ties (NN).
DUMP CABLE (LONG)
DUMP TRIGGER
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 13
STEP 15: iNSTALL DUMP HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION
(SEE FIGURE 14)
install the dump handle tube extension on the dump
handle tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (H) and 1/4"
ny!ock nut (S).
DUMP HANDLE
TUBE EXTENSUON
\
1/4" x 1o3/4" X
HEX BOLT (H)_ \
114" NYLOCK
NUT (S)
FIGURE 14
11

STEP 17: iNSTALL DUMP CONTROL PIN
(SEE FIGURE 16)
,, install a small 1/2" washer (Z) and then the
compression spring (MM) onto the dump control pin.
install the dump control pin into the pin stop bracket.
Make sure the fiat side of the pin faces to the front
when finished.
Connect the hooked end of the dump cable into the
hole in the dump control pin, Insta!l the threaded cable
adjuster down into the notch in the pin stop bracket,
placing a nut on each side of the notch, Adjust and
tighten the adjuster nuts so that the tapered end of
the dump control pin extends 3/4" through the side of
the pin stop bracket,
PiN STOP
BRACKET
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DUMP CONTROL PUN
SMALL 1/2" WASHER (Z)
/_SPRmNG
ROOK
I/CABLE
/ADJUSTER
I "-.d
#10 x 5/8"
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ROSE TRUSS
CLUP(PP) HEAD BOLT (L)
FIGURE 17
INSTALL FRONT SCOOP ON TRACTOR
STEP 19: IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR TYPE
(SEE FIGURE 18)
,, Look under the front of your tractor. If there is a single
mower deck suspension bracket located underneath
the middle of the front axJe,continue on to step 20
on page 13. If your tractor does not have a mower
deck suspension bracket underneath the middle of
the front axle, skip to step 22 or 24 on page 14 for
tractors with dual suspension brackets.
FIGURE 16
STEP 18: INSTALL NOSE CLIP AND SPACER
(SEE FIGURE 17)
,, Secure the dump cable to the back of the bucket
using a hose clip (PP), a #10 x 5/8" truss-head bolt (L)
and a #10-32 nylock nut (U).
Fasten the unused spacer to the lift frame to store it,
using a 5/16" x 1" hex bolt (F) and 5/16" nylock nut
(R), The spacer will be either the 3/8" spacer that was
supplied in the parts bag or the spacer it replaced in
step 7,
FIGURE 18
12
BRACKET

LAWN TRACTORS AND GARDEN TRACTORS
WITH SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS
STEP 20: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES
(SEE FIGURE 19)
. Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on
the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until left side plate has been
installed.
Instal! the left (long) side plate on the tractor frame
using three 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts d), three 3/8"
nylock nuts (Q), one 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (J), one
5/16" nylock nut (R) and three large 1/2" washers
(CC) if needed (see note). Do not tighten yet. Repeat
for the right side plate.
NOTE: If an engine mounting plate is present (shown
with dotted lines) that prevents the side plate from resting
flat against the tractor frame, place 1/2" washers (CC) on
the front two bolts and the rear bolt as shims between the
side plate and the frame.
(3) 3/8" x 1" 5/16" x t"
CARR{AGE BOLTS (0 CARRmAGEBOLT (J)
ENGmNE
MOUNTING
PLATE 5/16"'
NYLOCK
NUT (B)
SiDE PLATE
FIGURE 19
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(3) 3/8" NYLOCK
NUTS (Q)
STEP 21: INSTALL FRAME BRACE
(SEE FIGURE 20)
, Install the frame brace to the inside of the side plates
using two 1/2" x 1o3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" washers
(CC), 1/2" spacers (JJ) and 1/2" nylock nuts (N).
Install the brace in the bottom holes for Garden (GT)
Tractors and the second from bottom holes for Lawn
(LT) Tractors. Do not tighten yet.
. Tighten all nuts on side plates and frame brace.
, Skip to step 25 on page 15.
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1/2" × 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (B)
_ 1/2" SPACER (JJ)
/
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (CC)
1/2"NYLOCK
NUT (N) FRAME BRACE
LT
HOLE FOR GT
FIGURE 20
13

LAWN TRACTORS WITH DUAL SUSPENSION
STEP 22: iNSTALL SiDE PLATES
(SEE FIGURE 21)
, Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on
the left side of the tractor frame. Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until done with left side plate.
Fasten the left (long) side plate to the tractor frame
using three 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (E), 3/8" small washers
(Y), and 3/8" lock washers (V)=If there is a bracket
like the one shown with dotted lines, use a 3/8" large
washer (AA) as a shim on the rear bolt= Do not
tighten yet=
318" LARGE(AA)
(if needed)
LEFT
SiDE PLATE
(3) 3/8" SMALL (3) 3/8" x 1"
WASHERS (Y) /HEX BOLTS (E)
(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (V)
FIGURE 21
STEP 23: iNSTALL FRAME BRACE
(SEE FIGURE 22)
, install the frame brace between the side plates using
two 1/2" x 1o3/4" bolts (B), large 1/2" washers (CC),
1/2" spacers (JJ) and 1/2" nylock nuts (N)= Fasten the
brace to the second from bottom holes in the side
plates. Tighten=
,Tighten 3/8" bolts (E) in side plates only until they are
snug and the lock washers are flattened=
, Skip to step 25 on page 15.
1/2" x 1o3/4"
REX BOLT (B)
1/2" SPACER
/
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (CO)
1/2" NYLOCK NUT (N)
FRAME BRACE
FIGURE 22
GARDEN TRACTORS WITH DUAL
SUSPENSION BRACKETS
STEP 24: INSTALL SiDE PLATES
(SEE FIGURE 23)
, Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on
the left side of the tractor frame=Do not remove bolts
from right side of frame until left side plate has been
installed=
Install the left (short) side plate with the pin to the
outside using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (E) and 3/8" lock
washers (V)=Tighten only until bolts are snug and lock
washers are flattened= Repeat for the right side plate.
, Install a 3/4" washer (DD) and a long hairpin cotter
(FF) to the pin in each side plate= Remove them while
mounting the scoop.
FIGURE 23
14

iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ALL TRACTORS
STEP 25: MOUNT SCOOP TO TRACTOR
(SEE FIGURE 24)
, Align the scoop with the side plates on the front of the
tractor, Lift the rear of the scoop and slide the notches
in the scoop frame onto the bolts or pins in the tractor
side plates, Stand on the left side of the tractor and
push down on the scoop dump handle until the holes
in the scoop frame and the holes in the side plates are
aligned, Insta!l the attachment rod through the holes
from the left side and secure it with a long hairpin
cotter (FF),
LONG
HAURPIN
COTTER (FF)
DUMP HANDLE
BOLT OR PmN
FIGURE 24
STEP 2{}: ADJUSTTILT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 25)
, Lower the scoop assembly onto a smooth level
surface, For norma! use, let the bottom of the bucket
rest fiat on the ground, For more aggressive scraping
action, place 1/4" shims under the rear of the bucket
at each end,
Swing the tilt bracket forward to check for clearance
with the pin stop bracket. There should be a small
gap between the tilt bracket and the side of the pin
stop bracket. If not, adjust the position of the pin stop
bracket side to side.
Make sure the two bolts in the tilt bracket are loose
enough to turn by hand. Align the tilt bracket so that
the dump control pin snaps into the hole in the tilt
bracket. The tapered end of the pin should extend
clear through the tilt bracket. Tighten the two bolts
and nuts in the tilt bracket.
TIGHTEN /
TiLT BRACKET /
PIN STOP BRACKET
FIGURE 25
15

STEP 27: ADJUST LiFT STRAPS
(SEE FIGURE 26)
Make sure the nuts and bolts in the Siftstraps are
loose enough to turn by hand, Stand on the right side
of the scoop and hold the lift handle as far forward
as it wilt go while you tighten one of the nuts in the lift
straps, You can let go of the Sifthandle to tighten the
other three nuts in the lift straps,
STEP 29: CHECK DUMPING OPERATION
With the scoop in the transport position, squeeze the
dump trigger and push down on the dump handle
to dump the bucket, Release the dump trigger and
lift up on the handle to lock the bucket in the upright
position, If the dump control pin passes underneath
the tilt bracket instead of locking into it, move the pin
stop bracket on top of the bucket farther towards the
rear, if this does not work, repeat steps 26, 27 and 28,
FIGURE 26
STEP 28: ADJUST TILT STOP BRACKETS
(SEE FIGURE 26}
, Raise the scoop until it locks in the TRANSPORT
position, Push the tilt stop brackets (OO) on each side
of the bucket down against the lift frame arms, and
tighten the nuts,
FIGURE 27
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KNOWYOUR FRONT END SCOOP
Read this owner's manua_ and safety rules before
operating your front end scoop,
Compare the illustration below with your front end scoop
to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their
locations=
Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate
power and braking capabilities whenever hauling a
substantial amount of weight in your front end scoop.
Use extra caution when operating on slopes.
, For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of
the load evenly in the bucket.
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LIFT
TRUGGER
LEVER
DUMP
HANDLE
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DUMP
TRIGGER
LEVER
DUMPTRJGGER LEVER Press to release the dump pin,
DUMP HANDLE Press down to dump the bucket,
LIFTTRIGGER LEVER Press to release the index pin,
LIFT HANDLE Press down to lift the bucket assembly,
HOW TO USE YOUR SCOOP
DO NOT EXCEED 200 LB. CAPACITY OF BUCKET
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 Ibs.
One cubic foot of dry sand or gravel weighs
approximately 100 Ibs.
CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
, Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on
safe operation on slopes.
, Use the slope guide provided on page 23 of this
manua! to determine whether slope angle is too steep
for safe operation.
CAUTION: Never ram the scoop into
materia! at high speeds.
Keep the lift handle locked in the raised position when
tilting the scoop bucket forward to dump.
The lift handle must be locked in the raised position to
allow the dump handle to lock the scoop bucket back
in the upright position after dumping.
Do not scrape or push material with the scoop bucket
while it is tilted forward.
Add wheel weights for improved traction when using
the scoop.
To dump material from the bucket, squeeze the dump
trigger and push the dump tube handle down. Release
the trigger before returning the bucket to the upright
position.
To lower the bucket, squeeze the lift trigger and
then lift up on the lift handle. If the trigger is hard
to depress, you may need to push down on the lift
handle while squeezing, and then tilt up. Release
the trigger before retuning the bucket to the raised
position.
Do not exceed mowing speed (3 mph) when the front
end scoop is attached to the tractor.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, make
sure that no one is near the bucket before
dumping the bucket.
CAUTION: Always lower the scoop bucket
to the ground before leaving the tractor.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES
, Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _4_c ¢
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service. Service Dates
Check for loosefasteners X
Cleaning X
Lubrication X
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
, Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the front end scoop for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CLEANING
After each use, clean off any dirt and debris from the
scoop bucket lift frame.
, Before storing at the end of each season, rinse off
the scoop bucket and scoop lift frame. Ai!ow to dry
thoroughly. Paint any exposed metal surfaces to
protect from rust.
Store in a clean, dry area.
LUBRICATION
, Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism.
Lightly oil the surface on the scoop bucket where the
attachment lift frame pivots.
Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assemblies on the lift handle and dump handle.
Scoop won't lock into
raised/transport position.
Scoop bucket won't lock into level
position
Lift handle trigger won't release
scoop from the transport position,
Dump handle trigger won't
release bucket to dump
Bucket is becoming more difficult
to tilt up or down.
CAUSE
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2.
Index rod is jamming.
Frame is hitting tilt stop
brackets.
Dump control pin is not aligned
with the tilt bracket
Index rod is jamming.
Lift cable is not adjusted properly
1. Dump control cable is not adjusted
properly
2. Latch mechanism is not adjusted
properly.
CORRECTION
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides
2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as
instructed on page 16.
.Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as
instructed on page 16.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.
2. Adjust cable nuts as instructed on page
10.
1. Adjustparts asinstructed brfigu_ 15
on page 11.
2. Adjustparts asinstructed brfigu_ 16
on page 12.
1. Debris is lodged between bucket 1. Remove all debris from between the
assembly and lift frame, bucket assembly and the lift frame.
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