Craftsman 486.248476 User manual

PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Operator's Manual
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
Model No. 486.248476
FORM NO. 40344 (03/19/15)
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
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WARRANTY ....................................................................2
SAFETY RULES..............................................................3
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART....................................4
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 6
ASSEMBLY......................................................................7
OPERATION.................................................................. 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 19
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION..................................20
REPAIR PARTS LIST.....................................................21
SLOPEGUIDE ..............................................................23
PARTSORDERING/SERVICE .........................Back Page
MODEL NUMBER: 486.248476
SERIAL NUMBER: __________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________
Themodelnumberandserial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.
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.
WITHPROOFOFSALEadefectiveproductwillbereplacedfreeofcharge.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreereplacement,visitthewebpage:www.craftsman.com/warranty
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverexpendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormaluseordeteriorationwithinthewarranty
period,includingbutnotlimitedtotires,belts,exteriornishesorproductlabels.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoaproductthatisdamagedoralteredthroughtransportation,misuse,abuse,corrosion,
accident,neglectmodicationormishandling.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DONOTRETURNTOSTOREforMissingPartsorAssemblyQuestions
Call 1-866-576-8388 Attachment Hotline

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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thisoperator'smanualbeforeattemptingto
assembleoroperatethescoopattachment.
• Read the vehicle owner's manual and know how
tooperateyourvehiclebeforeusingthescoop
attachment.
• Nevercarrypassengersinthescoopbucket.Ithas
notbeendesignedtocarrypassengers.
• Never allow children to operate the vehicle or the
scoop attachment.
• Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle or scoop
attachment without proper instructions.
• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninrst(low)and
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
• Drive the tractor at reduced speed over rough terrain
and hillsides or near creeks and ditches to prevent
tipping over and loss of control. Do not drive too close
to a creek or ditch.
• Never ram the scoop into material at high speed.
• Vehiclebrakingandstabilitymaybeaffectedwith
theattachmentofthisscoop.Donotllthescoop
to maximum weight capacity without checking the
capabilityofthevehicletosafelydriveandstopwith
the scoop attached.
• Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the
safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning
safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the slope guide
on page 23 of this manual. Stay off steep slopes!
• Followmaintenanceandlubricationinstructionsas
outlined in this manual.
SAFETY RULES
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.Itmeans—Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
WHEEL WEIGHT TIRE CHAINS
Theseandotheraccessoriesarerecommendedforusewithyourunit.Call1-888-331-4569tondoutiftheyareavailable.
Ifavailable,theymaybepurchasedatmostCraftsmanoutletsorbycalling1-888-331-4569.

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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
W
X
AA
EE
L
JK
I
H
N
ABCDEFG
O
Q
R
S
P
CC
V
DD
M
FF GG
II
HH
JJ
KK
Y
T
Z
BB
U

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS
Not all parts will be needed for t-up to any one tractor.
Discardunneededpartsafterassemblyisnished.
PARTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
MM NN
RR
OO
QQ
PP
LL
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
A 710-0367 2 Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2"
B R74780828 2 Hex Bolt 1/2" x 1-3/4"
C 710-0865 3 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1"
D 43087 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/4"
E 43001 6 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1"
F 43063 4 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
G43084 5 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4"
H 47025 1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3-1/2"
I 1509-69 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4"
J 43350 8 Bolt, Carriage 3/8"x 1"
K 44326 2 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 1"
L 43346 1 Truss-Head Bolt #10-32 x 5/8"
M 712-0261 2 Nylock Nut, 5/8"
N 43262 1 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2"
O 712-3083 2 Nylock Nut, 1/2"
P 48115 2 Nylock Jam Nut, 1/2"
Q43015 2 Hex Nut, 3/8"
R HA21362 10 Nylock Nut, 3/8"
S 47810 11 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
T 43064 2 Nut, Hex 5/16"
U 47189 3 Nylock Nut, 1/4"
V43178 1 Nut, Hex 1/4"
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
W 47171 1 Nylock Nut, #10-32
X 23658 2 Spacer, 5/8" Long
Y 24817 4 Spacer, 1/2"
Z 43343 4 Hairpin Cotter, Long
AA 43055 4 Hairpin Cotter, Short
BB 43010 6 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/4"
CC 43093 2 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2"
DD 43003 6 Lock Washer, 3/8"
EE 43081 8 Washer, 5/16"
FF 43070 8 Washer, 3/8" (Small)
GG R19171616 3 Washer, 1/2" (Small)
HH 736-0247 2 Washer, 3/8" (Large)
II R19212016 6 Washer, 5/8"
JJ R19172410 8 Washer, 1/2" (Large)
KK 43601 2 Washer, 1"
LL 44062 2 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 1"
MM 711-0309 2 Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 1-1/4"
NN 48905 1 Compression Spring, Short
OO 732-0306 1 Compression Spring, Long
PP 726-0178 6 CableTie
QQ 26481 2 Tilt Stop Bracket
RR HA23761 1 Hose Clip

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CARTON CONTENTS
1
3
45
9
10
611
12
14
15
16
13
7
2
17
8
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
1 64962 1 BucketAssembly
2 25335 1 Pin Stop Bracket
3 64963 1 LiftFrameAssembly
4 ----- 1 LiftBracketAssembly
5 66258 1 TiltAnchorAssembly
6 25562 1 Right (Long) Side Plate
7 25563 1 Left (Long) Side Plate
8 25722 1 Frame Brace
9 49273 1 Dump Control Rod
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
10 ----- 2 LiftStrapAssembly
11 ----- 1 TiltBracketAssembly
12 49271 1 DumpHandleTube
13 49264 1 LiftHandleTube
14 49268 1 Dump Control Pin
15 64968 1 Dump Pivot Bracket
16 ----- 1 DumpHandleTubeExtension
17 ----- 1 LiftHandleTubeExtension

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Standard Screwdriver
(2) 15/16"Wrenches(oneshouldbebox-end)
(2) 3/4" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(1) 3/8" Wrench
ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED
Ruler or Tape Measure
Grease
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT (F)
PIN STOP
BRACKET
3/8" NYLOCK NUT (R)
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT (D)
3/8" HEX NUT (Q)
BUCKET
ASSEMBLY
5/16" WASHERS (EE)
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (T)
FIGURE 1
5/8" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (A)
APPLY
GREASE
5/8" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT (A)
5/8" NYLOCK
NUTS (M) APPLY GREASE
APPLY
GREASE
LIFT FRAME
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 2
REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON
• Removethehardwarepackandallloosepartsfrom
the carton.
• Laycardboardonoortohelppreventscratchingof
painted parts.
• Layoutandidentifyallthepartsandhardwareas
shown on pages 4 through 6.
ASSEMBLE SCOOP
ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: INSTALL TWO BOLTS
(SEE FIGURE 1)
• Assembletwo3/8"x1-1/4"hexbolts(D)and3/8"hex
nuts(Q),threadingthenutall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" nylock nut (R). Tighten.
Repeat for the other side.
STEP 2: INSTALL PIN STOP BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 1)
• Installthepinstopbrackettothetopofthebucket
assemblyusingfour5/16"x1"hexbolts(F),eight
5/16" washers (EE) and four 5/16" nylock nuts (T).
Leavetheboltslooseenoughthatthepositionofthe
pinstopbracketcanbeadjustedlater.
STEP 3: INSTALL LIFT 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 loosen the nuts
1/4 turn, or until the lift frame pivots freely.

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FIGURE 3
5/8" WASHER (II)
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER
PIN (BB)
LIFT BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
LIFT FRAME
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5 Bucket removed for clarity
STEP 4: INSTALL LIFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(SEE FIGURE 3)
• Assembletheliftbracketassemblytotheliftframe
assemblyusingtwo5/8"washers(II)and1/8"x1-1/4"
cotter pins (BB).
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"
nylock jam nuts (P). 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 26.
• 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(GG)anda
short hairpin cotter (AA).
• 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 clevis pin (LL), 1/2"
long spacer (Y) and short hairpin cotter (AA) 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lbs.
offorcetolifta150lbload.Therearholeswillgivealift
heightofabout8-1/2"andrequire35lbs.offorce.
1/2" NYLOCK
JAM NUTS (P)
TILT ANCHOR
ASSEMBLY
LIFT
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
1/2" x 1"
HEX BOLT (C)
1/2" x 1"
HEX BOLT (C)
SHORT
HAIRPIN
COTTER (AA)
CLEVIS PIN (LL)
1/2" SPACER (Y)
1/2" WASHER
(SMALL) (GG)
SHORT HAIRPIN
COTTER (AA)
LIFT STRAP
ASSEMBLY
UPPER FRONT
MOUNTING HOLE
ARM
ARM

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STEP 7: INSTALL EXTENSION SPRING
(SEE FIGURE 6)
• Lightlyapplygreasetotheendofthearmonthetilt
anchorassemblyandinstallthetiltbracketassembly
tothearmusinga1/2"x1"hexbolt(C)and1/2"hex
lock nut (N). Tighten then loosen the nut 1/4 turn, or
untilthetiltbracketassemblypivotsfreely.
• Installa1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolt(I)throughtheendof
theextensionspringonthetiltbracketassemblyand
theninstalla1/4"hexnut(V)ontothebolt.Next,
inserttheendoftheboltintotheholeinthearmof
thetiltanchorassemblyandinstalla1/4"nylocknut
(U)ontothebolt.Tightenthenutstosecurethebolt
to the arm.
FIGURE 6
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (U)
1/4" HEX NUT (V)
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (I)
1/2" x 1" HEX BOLT (C)
1/2" HEX LOCK
NUT (O)
ARM
EXTENSION SPRING
5/16" HEX NUTS (T)
5/8" SPACERS (X)
5/16" x 3-1/2"
HEX BOLT (H)
STOP
BRACKET
LONG COMPRESSION
SPRING (OO)
FIGURE 7A
FIGURE 7B
STEP 8: INSTALL STOP BRACKET BOLT
(SEE FIGURE 7A)
For lift straps installed in front holes
• Installthelongcompressionspring(OO)andthenthe
two5/8"spacers(X)ontothe5/16"x3-1/2"hexbolt(H).
Inserttheboltintothestopbracketandinstalltwo5/16"
hexnuts(T)ontothebolt.Adjustnutslaterinstep29.
5/16" HEX NUTS (T)
5/8" SPACERS (X)
5/16" x 3-1/2"
HEX BOLT (H)
STOP
BRACKET
LONG COMPRESSION
SPRING (OO)
(SEE FIGURE 7B)
For lift straps installed in rear holes
• Installthelongcompressionspring(OO)andthena5/8"
spacer(X)ontothe5/16"x3-1/2"hexbolt(H).Insert
theboltintothestopbracketandinstalla5/8"spacer
(X)andtwo5/16"hexnuts(T)ontothebolt.Adjustnuts
later in step 29.

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5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (G)
5/16" NYLOCK
NUTS (S)
LIFT HANDLE
TUBE
INDEX
BRACKET
FIGURE 11
STEP 12: INSTALL LIFT HANDLE TUBE
(SEE FIGURE 11)
• Installthelifthandletubeintotheindexbracketusing
two5/16"x1-3/4"hexbolts(G)and5/16"nylocknuts
(S).
TILT STOP
BRACKET (QQ)
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT (R)
3/8" WASHER (FF) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (J)
FIGURE 10
STEP 11: INSTALL TILT STOP BRACKETS
(SEE FIGURE 10)
• Installatiltstopbracket(QQ)toeachsideofthe
bucketusinga3/8"x1"carriagebolt(J),asmall3/8"
washer (FF) and 3/8" nylock nut (R). Do not tighten
the nuts until step 28.
5/8" WASHERS (II)
5/8" WASHERS (II)
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PIN (BB)
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER PIN (BB) DUMP
CONTROL
ROD
1/8" x 1-1/4"
COTTER
PINS (BB)
FIGURE 9
STEP 10: INSTALL DUMP CONTROL ROD
(SEE FIGURE 9)
• Installa1/8"x1-1/4"cotterpin(BB)intotheinsidehole
in each end of the dump control rod. Spread the ends
of the cotter pins and wrap around the rod. Install a 5/8"
washer (II) 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(II)and
1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pins (BB). Spread the ends of the
cotter pins and wrap around the rod.
1" WASHERS (KK)
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN (CC)
APPLY
GREASE
DUMP PIVOT
BRACKET
1/8" x 1-1/2"
COTTER PIN (CC)
FIGURE 8
STEP 9: INSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET
(SEE FIGURE 8)
• Installa1/8"x1-1/2"cotterpin(CC)totheinsidehole
intheshaftshowningure8,andtheninstalla1"
washer (LL) 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 (KK) onto the shaft
and secure it using a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (CC).

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5/16"
NYLOCK
NUTS (S)
5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLTS (G)
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (S)
DUMP
HANDLE
TUBE
DUMP PIVOT
BRACKET
FIGURE 14
DUMP HANDLE
TUBE EXTENSION
DUMP HANDLE TUBE
1/4" NYLOCK
NUT (U)
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (I)
DUMP CABLE
USE THIS HOLE
FIGURE 15
STEP 15: INSTALL DUMP HANDLE TUBE
(SEE FIGURE 14)
• Installthedumphandletubetothedumppivotbracket
assemblyusingthree5/16"x1-3/4"hexbolts(G)and
5/16" nylock nuts (S).
STEP 16: INSTALL DUMP HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION
(SEE FIGURE 15)
• Installthedumphandletubeextensiononthedump
handletubeusinga1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolt(I)and1/4"
nylock nut (U).
• Attachthedumpcabletothedumphandletubeusing
threecableties(RR).
LIFT HANDLE
TUBE EXTENSION
1/4" NYLOCK NUT (U)
1/4" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (I) LIFT HANDLE
TUBE
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
INDEX ROD
LIFT CABLE
CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
HOOK
LIFT TRIGGER
STEP 13: INSTALL LIFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION
(SEE FIGURE 12)
• Installthelifthandletubeextensiononthelifthandle
tubeusinga1/4"x1-3/4"hexbolt(I)and1/4"nylock
nut (U).
STEP 14: INSTALL LIFT CABLE
(SEE FIGURE 13)
• 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lift
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 (RR).

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#10 x 5/8"
TRUSS
HEAD BOLT (L)
HOSE
CLIP (RR)
#10-32 NYLOCK
NUT (W)
FIGURE 17
INSTALL FRONT SCOOP ON TRACTOR
STEP 19: IDENTIFY YOUR TRACTOR TYPE
(SEE FIGURE 18)
• Lookunderneaththefrontaxleofyourtractor.Ifthere
isasinglemowerdecksuspensionbracketlocated
under the middle of the front axle, continue on to
step 20. If your tractor does not have a mower deck
suspensionbracketunderneaththemiddleofthe
front axle, skip to step 22 on page 14 or step 24 on
page14fortractorswithdualsuspensionbrackets.
MOWER DECK
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 18
STEP 18: INSTALL HOSE CLIP AND SPACER
(SEE FIGURE 17)
• Securethedumpcabletothebackofthebucketusing
ahoseclip(RR),a#10x5/8"truss-headbolt(L)and
a #10-32 nylock nut (W).
SPRING (NN)
SMALL 1/2" WASHER (GG)
CABLE
ADJUSTER
HOOK
DUMP CONTROL PIN
PIN STOP
BRACKET
3/4"
DUMP CONTROL PIN
PIN STOP
BRACKET
FIGURE 16
STEP 17: INSTALL DUMP CONTROL PIN
(SEE FIGURE 16)
• Installasmall1/2"washer(GG)andthentheshort
compression spring (NN) onto the dump control pin.
Installthedumpcontrolpinintothepinstopbracket.
Makesuretheatsideofthepinfacestothefront
whennished.
• Connectthehookedendofthedumpcableintothe
holeinthedumpcontrolpin.Install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.

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1/2" NYLOCK
NUT (O)
FRAME BRACE
HOLE FOR LT
HOLE FOR GT
1/2" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (B)
1/2" SPACER (Y)
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (JJ)
STEP 21: INSTALL FRAME BRACE
(SEE FIGURE 20)
• Installtheframebracetotheinsideofthesideplates
usingtwo1/2"x1-3/4"bolts(B),large1/2"washers
(JJ), 1/2" spacers (Y) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). 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.
FIGURE 20
LEFT (LONG)
SIDE PLATE
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT (K)
5/16"
NYLOCK
NUT (S)
(3) 3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLTS (J)
(3) 3/8" NYLOCK
NUTS (R)
ENGINE
MOUNTING
PLATE
(3) 1/2" LARGE
WASHERS (JJ)
(SEE NOTE)
FIGURE 19
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.
• Installtheleft(long)sideplateonthetractorframe
usingthree3/8"x1"carriagebolts(J),three3/8"
nylocknuts(R),one5/16"x1"carriagebolt(K),one
5/16" nylock nut (S) and three large 1/2" washers (JJ)
if needed (see note). Do not tighten yet. Repeat for
the right (long) side plate.
NOTE: If an engine mounting plate is present (shown with
dottedlines)thatpreventsthesideplatefromrestingat
against the tractor frame, place 1/2" washers (II) on the
fronttwo3/8"boltsandontherear5/16"bolttoserveas
shimsbetweenthesideplateandtheframe.

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FIGURE 22
1/2" NYLOCK NUT (O)
FRAME BRACE
1/2" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT (B)
1/2" SPACER (Y)
1/2" LARGE
WASHER (JJ)
38/" x 1"
HEX BOLTS
LAWN TRACTORS WITH DUAL SUSPENSION
BRACKETS
LEFT (LONG)
SIDE PLATE
(3) 3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLTS (E)
(3) 3/8" SMALL
WASHERS (FF)
3/8" LARGE
WASHER (HH)
(if needed)
(3) 3/8" LOCK
WASHERS (DD)
FIGURE 21
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
(FF),and3/8"lockwashers(DD).Ifthereisabracket
like the one shown with dotted lines, use a 3/8" large
washer(HH)asashimontherearbolt.Do not
tighten yet. Repeat for the right (long) side plate.
STEP 23: INSTALL FRAME BRACE
(SEE FIGURE 22)
• Installtheframebracebetweenthesideplatesusing
two1/2"x1-3/4"bolts(B),large1/2"largewashers
(JJ), 1/2" spacers (Y) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). Use the
secondholefromthebottomintheplates.Tighten.
• Tighten3/8"x1"hexbolts(E)insideplatesonlyuntil
theyaresnugandthelockwashersareattened.
• Skip to step 25 on page 15.

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SMALLER BOLTS
TILT BRACKET
DUMP
CONTROL PIN
PIN STOP BRACKET
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 23
STEP 24: MOUNT SCOOP TO TRACTOR
(SEE FIGURE 23)
• 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. Install two clevis pins (MM) through the holes
and secure with two hairpin cotters (Z).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS STEP 25: ADJUST TILT AND PIN STOP BRACKETS
(SEE FIGURE 24)
• Lowerthescoopassemblyontoasmoothlevelsurface.
Fornormaluse,letthebottomofthebucketrestaton
the ground. For more aggressive scraping action, place
1/4"shimsundertherearofthebucketateachend.
• Makesurethetwosmallerboltsinthetiltbracket
andthefourboltsinthepinstopbracketareslightly
loosened.
• Swingthetiltbracketforwardandpositionthepinstop
bracketsotheendofthedumpcontrolpininsertsinto
theholeinthetiltbracket.
• Adjustthepinstopbracketsothatitisushandsquare
withthefrontofthebucket.Leaveasmallgapbetween
thesideofthepinstopbracketandthetiltbracket.The
taper on the end of the dump control pin should now
extendallthewaythroughthetiltbracket.TIGHTEN the
boltsandnutsinthepinstopbracket
• TIGHTEN thetwoboltsandnutsinthetiltbracket.
LONG
HAIRPIN
COTTER (Z)
SCOOP
ASSEMBLY
BOLT OR
PIN
DUMP HANDLE
CLEVIS PIN (MM)
5/8" x 1-1/4"

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TIGHTEN
NUTS LIFT STRAP
ASSEMBLIES
LIFT HANDLE
TILT STOP
BRACKET (RR)
LIFT FRAME ARM
FIGURE 25
FIGURE 26
STEP 26: ADJUST LIFT STRAPS
(SEE FIGURE 25)
• Makesurethenutsandboltsintheliftstrapsare
looseenoughtoturnbyhand.Standbesidetheright
side of the scoop and hold the lift handle as far
forward as it will go until you tighten one of the nuts
in the lift straps. Let go of the lift handle and tighten
the other three nuts in the lift straps.
STEP 27: ADJUST TILT STOP BRACKETS
(SEE FIGURE 26)
• RaisethescoopuntilitlocksintheTRANSPORT
position.Pushthetiltstopbrackets(RR)oneachside
ofthebucketdownagainsttheliftframearms,and
tighten the nuts.
NOTE:Readjustthetiltstopbracketsifyoumovethelift
strapassembliesfromthefronttorearholesorfrom
the rear to front holes. Refer to step 6 on page 8.
STOP BOLT
TIGHTEN
BOLT
TILT BRACKET
DUMP CONTROL PIN
FIGURE 27
STEP 28: ADJUST STOP BOLT
(SEE FIGURE 27)
• KeepthescooplockedintheTRANSPORTposition.
Adjustthenutsonthestopboltinoroutuntilthe
dump control pin is centered in the slot of the tilt
bracketwhenthetiltbracketispulledbackagainstthe
stopbolt.Securely tighten the two nuts together.
NOTE:Iftheliftstrapassembliesaremovedtotherear
mountingholes,oneofthespacersonthestopbolt
willneedtobemovedtothebacksideoftheboltstop
bracket.Refertostep8onpage9.
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 does not lock into the
tiltbracket,loosentheboltstightenedinsteps25,26
and 27 and then repeat steps 25, 26, 27, and 28.

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR FRONT END SCOOP
Read this owner's manual 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.
LIFT
HANDLE
DUMP
HANDLE
DUMP
TRIGGER
LEVER
LIFT
TRIGGER
LEVER
DUMP TRIGGER LEVER Press to release the dump pin.
DUMP HANDLE Pressdowntodumpthebucket.
LIFT TRIGGER LEVER Press to release the index pin.
LIFT HANDLEPressdowntoliftthebucketassembly.
• 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.
CAUTION: NEVER RAM THE SCOOP INTO
MATERIAL 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 lift 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.
HOW TO USE YOUR SCOOP
DO NOT EXCEED 200 LB. CAPACITY OF BUCKET
One cubic foot of dirt weighs approximately 80 lbs.
One cubic foot of dry sand or gravel weighs
approximately 100 lbs.
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manual
to determine whether slope angle is too steep for safe
operation.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Readandfollowthemaintenancescheduleandthemaintenanceprocedureslistedinthissection.
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.Allowtodry
thoroughly. Paint any exposed metal surfaces to
protect from rust.
• Storeinaclean,dryarea.
MAINTENANCE
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners X
Cleaning X
 Lubrication    X
Before each use
After each use
Every season
Before storage
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Scoop won't lock into
raised/transport position.
Scoopbucketwon'tlockintolevel
position after dumping.
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.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Frame is hitting tilt stop
brackets.
1. Dump control pin does not align
withthetiltbracket.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Liftcableisnotadjustedproperly.
1. Dumpcontrolcableisnotadjusted
properly.
2. Pinstopbracketisnotadjusted
properly side to side.
1. Debrisislodgedbetweenbucket
assemblyandliftframe.
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.
1. Adjustthetiltbracketandliftstrapsas
instructed on page 16.
2. Adjustthestopbolt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
11.
1. Adjust parts as instructed in step 17 on
page 12.
2. Adjust parts as instructed in step 25 on
page 15.
1. Removealldebrisfrombetweenthe
bucketassemblyandtheliftframe.

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248476
PARTS
22
49
34
30
31 32
33 67
79
5
4
38
1
10
29
19
45
2
1
9
78
23
75
77
11
12
13
51
76
17
18
73
14
15
2021
16
22
15
15
28
13
27
28
19 42 43 44
45 52
43 42
13
13
5245
51
42
51
52 45
43
41
54
45
52
40
32
21
70
50
20 56
57
58
68
17
66
49
64 63
14 35
61
60
59
52 45
15 14
13
68
62
10
3
75
74
53
80
69
13
14
31
71
55
48
37
15
64 15
65
44
47
46
1
72
24
8
623
26
25 7
10
36
37
39
29
39