Craftsman 486.24229 User manual

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44" HIGHSPEED SWEEPER
Model No. 486.24229
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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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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42013 Rev. (09/30/09)

WARRANTY .................................................................... 2
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 3
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3
HARDWARE PACKAGE .................................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 5
OPERATION .................................................................. 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 11
STORAGE ..................................................................... 11
SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENTS ................................... 12
NOTES .......................................................................... 13
REPAI R PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................... 14
REPAIR PARTS LIST ..................................................... 15
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................... BACK PAGE
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material
or workmanship within one year from the date or purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United
States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty does not include items considered to expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty
period.
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
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The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the 44" Highspeed Sweeper.
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:
486.24229
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Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to
operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.
• 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.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the addition of an accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.
Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss of control.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with attachment of this sweeper. Do not fill sweeper to maximum capacity
without checking capability of the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes
Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to sweeper's wheels and bearings.
Do not hold onto dump handle while tractor is moving.
Never attach dump handle to tractor or any part of your body. Always keep it secured to the hopper bag while tractor is
moving. If any part of dump handle should become damaged, stop use of sweeper and replace the damaged part.
Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage after striking an object. Repair any damage before continuing operation.
Keep sweeper away' from fire. Excessive heat can damage the brushes and hopper bag and could cause the bag and its
contents to burn.
Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
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.
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrench
(1) Pliers
(1) Hammer
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1)
•install a 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" hex bolt (17) and a 5/16"
jam nut (25) in each bag arm channel.
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
Secure each bag arm channel to the side of the
sweeper housing with a plastic wing nut (31) installed
onto the bolt assembled in step 1.
insert a pivot rod retainer (30) down into the end of
each bag arm channel.
install a compression spring (32) into the bottom of
each of the pivot rod retainers to secure them to the
bag arm channels.
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FIGURE 1
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
Slide the bag arm channels (4) into the sweeper
housing as shown in figure 2. Secure them to the
sweeper housing with a 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" hex bolt (15)
and 5/16" nylock nut (21). Tighten bolt until snug. Do
not overtighten.
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Attach the drawbar (14) to the sweeper by fastening
a drawbar bracket (8) above and below the drawbar
using three 5/16" x 2-1/2" hex bolts (15) and 5/16"
nylock nuts (21).
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STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
*Lock the drawbar into position by inserting a 3/8" x 3"
hitch pin (20) into the center hole and securing it with
a 3/32" cotter pin (19).
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
*Slide the bag frame tube (1) through the front flap in
the bottom of the bag.
*Slide the two lower hopper tubes (10) into the flaps at
the front of the hopper bag (3) as shown.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
*Attach the hitch bracket (12) and straight hitch
bracket (13) to the drawbar using two 5/16" x 2-1/2"
hex bolts (15) and 5/16" nylock nuts (21).
*Assemble a 3/8" x 3" hitch pin (35) and two 3/4"
spacers (22) to the hitch brackets. Secure them in
place with a 3/32" hair cotter pin (18).
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STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
*install a rear hopper tube (11) onto the ends of the
lower hopper tubes (!0) making sure the holes in the
rear hopper tube are facing up.
*Secure the rear hopper tube (11) to the lower hopper
tubes (10) with two 1/4"x 1" curved head bolts (26)
and 1/4" nylock nuts (24).
NOTE: Hopper bag (3) not shown for clarity.
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STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
*Slide the front flaps of the hopper bag up onto the
front of the lower hopper tubes. Secure the bag frame
tube to the lower hopper tubes using two clevis pins
(28) and hair pins (19).
NOTE: Be sure front flaps of hopper bag are positioned
above clevis pins.
*Snap the sides of the bag to the bottom of the bag at
the front corners.
STEP 11" (SEE FIGURE 11)
*Slide the assembled tubes down through the flaps in
the sides of the hopper bag (3) as shown.
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Slide a rear hopper tube (11) onto the two upper
hopper tubes (6).
Secure the upper hopper tubes (6) to the rear hopper
tube (11) using two 1/4"x 1" curved head bolts (26)
and 1/4" nylock nuts (24). Bolt heads should face up.
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FIGURE 10
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
• Slide the assembled tubes back up underneath the
wind screen as shown.
FIGURE 12
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STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE 13)
1. Secure the top and bottom hopper tubes together
using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts (17) on inside and
two 5/16" nylock nuts (21) outside.
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STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
•Insert the hopper support rods (7) into the hole
beneath the curved head bolt (26) in each upper
hopper tube. Flex and insert the rod into the hole in
the bottom rear hopper tubes as shown.
NOTE: The hopper support rods will flex about as much
as shown in figure 15 when they are assembled.
FIGURE 13
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
•Install two cotter pins (27) in the rear hopper tube.
Bend ends of cotter pins around tube.
•Slide the dump handle clip (33) onto the dump handle.
•Attach the dump tube to the rear hopper tube using a
U-clamp (34) placed between the cotter pins, a 1/4" x
1-1/2" hex bolt (16) and a 1/4" nylock nut (24).
•Swivel the dump tube so that the end of the tube
rests on the ground behind the bag and supports the
rear of the bag in an upright position.
FIGURE 15
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
•Slide the pivot rod (2) through the flap in the bag's
windscreen first and then through the hole in each
upper hopper tube.
•Hammer a palnut (23) onto each end of the pivot rod.
HINT: Place the bag on its side on a hard surface to
make installation of palnuts easier.
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STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)
*Slide the handle grip (29) onto the end of the handle
tube (9).
*Assemble the handle tube (9) to the dump tube (5)
and secure in place with a 1/4" x 1" curved head bolt
(26) and 1/4" nylock nut (24).
*Snap the dump handle clip (33) onto the pivot rod.
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STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)
• To attach the hopper bag to the sweeper, slide the
pivot rod into the pivot rod retainers on the ends of
the bag arm channels. The channels go on the inside
of the bag tubes.
HINT: Temporarily loosen the plastic wing nuts (31) if
necessary to fit the channels inside the bag.
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ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR
1. Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface.
2. Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about
the middle of its adjustment range.
3. Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, making
adjustments to the hitch brackets depending on the
drawbar height of your tractor as shown in GROUP A,
GROUP B and GROUP C diagrams in figure 20.
4. Arrange the spacers into one of the three possible
combinations as shown below in the GROUP A,
GROUP B and GROUP C diagrams in figure 20.
iMPORTANT: To obtain the best performance from your
sweeper, arrange the spacers so that the sweeper bag is
approximately level with the ground as shown in figure 19.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED
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GROUP "A" VEHICLES
WiTH HITCHES
HAVING 11"TO 13"
GROUND CLEARANCE.
GROUP "B" VEHICLES
WITH HITCHES
HAVING 9" TO 11"
GROUND CLEARANCE.
GROUP "C" VEHICLES
WiTH HITCHES
HAVING 7" TO 9"
GROUND CLEARANCE.
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(SWEEPER SHOWN iN DUMP POSiTiON)
DUMP
LEVER
PIVOT ROD
DRAWBAR
OFFSET
DRAWBAR TUBE BAG ARM
CHANNELS
KNOB
Dump Lever
Bag Arm Channels
Pivot Rod
Height Adjustment Handle
Knob
Drawbar
Drawbar Offset Tube
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat.
Connects the hopper bag to the sweeper housing.
Allows hopper bag to tilt forward to dump material.
Adjusts the operating height of the sweeper.
Locks the height adjustment handle into a height adjustment hole.
Connects the sweeper to the towing vehicle. Adjusts for various height tractor hitches.
Allows drawbar to be offset from tractor.
HOW TO USE YOUR SWEEPER
CAUTION: Maximum towing speed is 6
m.p.h. Driving too fast may cause damage to
wheels and bearings.
BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• To adjust sweeper brushes to best operating height,
loosen adjustment knob and push down on height
adjustment lever to raise the brush, or push up on
the lever to lower the brush. See figure above. Best
adjustment is when the brush setting is 1/2" down
into the grass. Always mow the grass to an even
height before sweeping.
DRAWBAR OFFSET
The drawbar can be attached to the center, left hand
or right hand set of holes in the drawbar offset tube.
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SWEEPING SPEED
Do not exceed 6 m.p.h. Try a starting speed of
approximately 3 m.p.h. (third gear on most tractors).
Depending on conditions, it may'be necessary to adjust
the sweeping speed in order to achieve best results.
DUMPING OF SWEEPER
Your sweeper can be dumped without getting off of
the rider or tractor. Unclip dump lever from pivot rod
and pull forward to empty the hopper. Always empty
hopper after each use.
CAUTION: Keep sweeper away from fire.
Excessive heat can damage the brushes
and hopper bag and could cause the bag
and its contents to burn.
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