Craftsman 486.24221 User manual

Owner's Manuat
®
LAWNSWEEPER
ModeJ No°s, 486.24221
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read this
manuaU and follow aH Safety RuUes
and Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• AssembLy
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
mMPORTANT: For Missing Parts or
AssembUy Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www=sears=com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49994 (12/05)

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
When assembled, operated and maintained according to the supplied instructions, if this Craftsman Lawnsweeper fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, cal! 1-800-4-MyoHOME to arrange for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty is void if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is used 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Any power equipment can cause inju ry ifoperated improperly or ifthe user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
1. Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and
know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper before
using this sweeper attachment. Always instruct other
users before they operate the sweeper.
2. Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
3. Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.
4. Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your body
or clothing! Never hold onto the rope while towing the
sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing vehicle to keep
it away from wheels and rotating parts.
5. Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough
terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of
control.
6. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
the attachment of this sweeper. Do not fill sweeper
to maximum capacity without checking the capability
of the towing vehicle to safely pul! and stop with the
sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes.
7. Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage
after striking an object. Repair any damage before
continuing operation.
8. Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can
damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause
the bag and its contents to burn.
9. Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper
bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
10. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means -- Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
The mode! and serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the lawnsweeper.
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:
486.24221

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhentheunitwaspurchased,TheyarealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsand
servicecenters,MostSearsstorescanorderrepairpartsforyouwhenyouprovidethemodelnumbersofyourtractorand
sweeper
TheFrontMountDethatcheDMode!486.24219attaches
tothelawnsweepertohelploosenandremovedead
grassandthatchfromthelawnwhilesweeping.
CARTONCONTENTS(LoosePartsinCarton)
1. SweeperHousingAssembly
2. BagArmTube(2)
3. LeftHitchTube
4. HitchBracket
5. HitchBracket(Straight)
6. HeightAdjustmentStrap
7. HeightAdjustmentHandle
8. RightHitchTube
9. RearSupportBrace
10,BrushAssembly(2)
11.UpperHopperSideTube(2)
12.RearHopperTube(2)
13,LowerHopperSideTube(2)
14,HopperSupportRod(2)
15.BagFrameStrap
16.HopperBag
17.Rope
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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2ol/2" Lg. P 1 Lock Washer (Tooth), 5/16"
B 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16 x 2" Lg. Q 1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
C 2 Curved Head Bolt, 5/16" x 1o5/8" R 8 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"
D 4 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1ol/2" S 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"
E 1 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x 1" Lg. T 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1ol/8"
F 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" U 2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1o3/4"
G 4 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1" V 2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3"
H 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1/2" W 1 Spacer Bushing,
I 6 Ny!ock Nut, 1/4" X 2 Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
J 10 Nylock Nut, 5/16" Y 2 Vinyl Cap
K 2 Hex Nut (Plain), 5/16" Z 1 Grip
L 2 Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small) AA 1 Knob, Plastic
M 2 Flat Washer, 5/16" Std. Wrt. BB 1 Hitch Pin
N 2 Lock Washer, 5/16" CC 4 Plastic Plug
O 2 Bowed Washer DD 1 Angle Bracket

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Open End or Box End Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Open End or Box End Wrenches
REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON
To protect painted parts, lay them on cardboard or a
mat,
Remove the sweeper housing, the loose parts and the
hardware package from the carton, Lay out the parts
and hardware as shown on pages 3 and 4,
STEP 1: (SEE FmGURE 1)
, Assemble the roar support brace to the holes
indicated in the sweeper housing, Use two 1/4" x 1/2"
hex bolts (H) and 1/4" nylock nuts (I),
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
, Each brush assembly has one brush retainer
marked with either red or black ink, Lay out the brush
assemblies as shown so that the brush retainers
marked with ink are in the middle with the red one on
the right and the black one on the left,
OVERLAP BR{STLES
BRUSH RETAmNER
MARKED BLACK
BRUSH RETAmNER
MARKED RED
FIGURE 2
IMPORTANT: The overlap bristles at the bottom of each
brush help support the back side of the brush for better
sweeper performance, Be sure the sweeper is turned
as shown in figures 2 and 3 to correctly assemble the
brushes,
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
, Attach the brush assembly with the red brush retainer
to the right end of the brush shaft using two 1/4" x
1" hex bolts (G) and 1/4" nylock nuts (I), The brush
retainer marked with red ink must be placed to the
middle of the sweeper,
I_"NYLOCK NUT(0 -'---_
BRUSH RETAmNER
MARKED RED
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT (G)
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
5

STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4}
, Attach the brush assembly with the black brush
retainer to the left end of the brush shaft using two
1/4" x 1" hex bolts (G) and 1/4" nylock nuts (I). The
brush retainer marked with black ink must be placed
to the middle of the sweeper.
Turn a wheel to rotate the brushes. (The wheels drive
the brushes in one direction only.) The overlap bristles
should be on the back side of the brush as it rotates.
BRUSH RETAUNER
MARKED BLACK
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT (G)
/
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (U)
FIGURE 4
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6 AND 7)
, Cut off the plastic tie that holds the height adjustment
tube in place.
Assemble the right hitch tube (stamped 06R) to the
sweeper housing using two 5/16" x 1-1/2" carriage
bolts (D), and two 5/16" nylock nuts (J). Do not tighten
yet. Repeat for the left hitch tube (stamped 05L).
5/16" x 1ol/2" /
CARRIAGE BOLT (D)/'
5/16" NYLOCK NUT (J)
FIGURE 6
R{GHT HITCH TUBE
(STAMPED 0¢R)
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
, Assemble the angle bracket (DD) to the sweeper
housing using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt (F) and a 5/16"
nylock nut (J). Make sure the bracket is turned as
shown and aligned straight with the housing and then
tighten.
5/16"
NYLOCK NUT (J)
ANGLE
BRACKET (DB}
5116"' × 314"
HEX BOLT (F) -.
Fasten the hitch tubes together using two 5/16" x
2ol/2" hex bolts (A), 5/16" small flat washers (L), and
5/16" nyiock nuts (J). Do not tighten yet.
5/16"
NVLOCK NUT (J)
/
/,
5/16" x2-1/2"
REX BOLT (A) 5116"SMALL FLAT
WASHER (L)
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 5

STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 8 AND 9)
tf your tractor hitch has 10" to 13" ground clearance
refer to figure 8. if your tractor hitch has 8" to 10"
ground clearance refer to figure 9.
Assemble the hitch brackets to the hitch tubes using
two 5/16" x 2" hex bolts (B) and 5/16" nylock nuts (J).
The bolts should straddle the front hitch tube bolt. Do
not tighten yet.
At this time tighten the four bolts fastening the hitch
tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two
bolts fastening the ends of the hitch tubes together.
Finally, tighten the two bolts fastening the hitch
brackets to the hitch tubes.
Assemble the hitch pin (BB), two 3/4" spacers (X) and
the 1/8" hair cotter pin (Q) to the hitch brackets.
FIGURE 8
5/16" × 2"
HEX BOLT (B)
5116"
NYLOCK NUT (J)
5/16" HEX
LOCK NUT (J)
5/16" x 2"
HEX BOLT (B)
HmTCH PIN (BE)
; HITCH BRACKET
")
_t:::=_ 3/4" SPACER (X)
BRACKET
1/8" HAmR
COTTER PiN (Q)
FIGURE 9
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 10 AND 11)
, Assemble the height adjustment handle to the height
adjustment tube. Use two curved head bolts (C),
bowed washers (O), 5/16" lock washers (N) and 5/16"
hex nuts (K). Do not tighten yet.
, Assemble the grip (Z) onto the height adjustment
handle.
5116" LOCK
WASHER (N)
BOWED
WASHER (O)
CURVED
HEAD BOLT (C)
jGRIP (Z)
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
FIGURE 10
Insert a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bott (F) through the angle
bracket. Assemble onto the bolt (in order) the spacer
bushing (W), the height adjustment strap, a 5/16" flat
washer (M) and a 5/16" nylock nut (J). Tighten.
5/16" x 3/4" 5/16" FLAT
HEX BOLT (F) WASHER (M)
SPACER
BUSHING (W)
NYLOCK
NUT (J)
HEmGHT
ADJUSTMENT
STRAP
FIGURE 11

STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 12)
® Position the height adjustment handle side to side
so that the tooth lock washer (P) can fit between the
handle and the height adjustment strap, Tighten the
nuts securing the height adjustment handle,
insert the 5/16" x 1" carriage bolt (E) through the
height adjustment handle, Assemble onto the bolt,
in order, the 5/16" tooth-lock washer (P), the height
adjustment strap, a 5/16" flat washer (M) and the
plastic knob (AA),
PLASTmC
KNOB (AA)
5116" FLAT
WASHER (M)
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (E)
TOOTH LOCK
WASHER (P)
FIGURE 12
ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 13 AND 14)
Turn a rear hopper tube so that the brace holes in the
middle of the tube face down, Slide the tube through
the two loops sewn to the top rear seam inside the
hopper bag,
ruNNERBAG LOOPS
REAR HOPPER TUBE
(brace holes on bottom)
FIGURE 13
insert the two upper hopper side tubes through the
stitched flaps on each side of the hopper bag,
Assemble the ends of the rear hopper tube onto the
ends of the upper hopper side tubes, Fasten together
using plastic plugs (CC),
LASTmCPLUG (CO)
?- UPPERHOPPER
j SmDETUBE
FIGURE 14

STEP 11: (SEE FmGURE 15 AND 16)
, Turn the second rear hopper tube so that the brace
holes in the middle of the tube face up. Assemble
the ends of the rear hopper tube onto the ends of the
lower hopper side tubes. Fasten together using plastic
plugs (CO).
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 17 AND 18)
, insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve
along the front edge of the bag bottom.
Assemble the bag frame strap to the lower hopper
side tubes using two 1/4" x 1ol/8" clevis pins (T) and
3/32" hair cotter pins (R).
LOWER
HOPPER
StDE TUBE
FIGURE 15
REAR HOPPER TUBE
(brace holes on top}
PLASTmO PLUG (CO) 1/4" × 1ol/8"
CLEVmS PIN (T)
FIGURE 17
Place the assembled lower hopper tubes into the
bottom of the hopper bag
Attach the ends of the lower hopper side tubes to the
inside of the upper hopper side tubes using two 3/8"
x 1/2" clevis pins (S) inserted from the inside, and two
3/32" hair cotter pins (R).
\
\UPPER HOPPER
SiDE TUBE
3/32" RAmP
COTTER PmN(R)
LOWER HOPPER
SiDE TUBE
c?
3/8" x 1/2"
CLEVIS PmN(S)
FIGURE 16
HOPPER BAG
BOTTOM
Secure the bag corners around the lower hopper side
tubes by snapping the bag flaps to the bag bottom on
both sides.
SNAP
FIGURE 18

STEP 13: (FIGURE 19)
IMPORTANT: Do not over bend the support rods
during the following step. Over bending will cause the
steel rods to loose supporting tension.
Tip the hopper onto it's back to assemble the two
hopper support rods. Place the ends of each rod into
the upper and lower rear hopper tubes, bending the
rod just enough to fit into the holes in the tubes.
SUPPORT
RODS \
FIGURE 19
STEP 14: (FIGURE 20}
, insert a 3/8" x 3" clevis pin (V) through the lower hole
in each upper hopper side tube. Next assemble a bag
arm tube onto each clevis pin and secure it with a
3/32" hair cotter pin (R).
, Assemble a vinyl cap (Y) onto the end of each bag
arm tube.
VmNYLCAP (Y)
\ \
3/32" HAgR
COTTER PmN(R)
3/8 x3
CLEVIS PmN(V)
/
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 21 AND 22)
, Secure the rope to the top center of the hopper bag
frame.
J
FIGURE 21
To assemble the hopper bag to the sweeper, slide
the ends of the bag arm tubes into the ends of the
sweeper's hitch tubes and secure with two 1/4" x
1o3/4" clevis pins (U) and 3/32" hair cotter pins (R).
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BAG ARM TUBE
3/32" HAiR 1/4" x 1-3/4"
COTTER PUN(R) j CLEVmSPRN(U)
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 20 10