Craftsman 486.242223 Owner's Manual

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42" HiGH SPEED
LAWNSWEEPER
Model No's. 486.242223
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
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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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
Sears Brand Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 41900 rev. (01/02/12)

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  • Page 1 Model No's. 486.242223 CAUTION: Safety Before using this product, read Assembly this manual and follow all Safety Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. Maintenance Parts Sears Brand Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41900 rev. (01/02/12)
  • Page 2 A defective product will be replaced free of charge. For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
  • Page 3 These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and sweeper The Front Mount Dethatcher, Model 486.24219 attaches to the lawn sweeper to help loosen and remove dead grass and thatch from the lawn while sweeping.
  • Page 4 SHOWN FULL SIZE ..A ..C ..F C ..© NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE ..PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 46782 23368 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg. Hitch Spacer, 3/4" 43224 46867 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg. Clevis Pin, 1/4"...
  • Page 5 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 2) Tip the sweeper forward to access the brush shaft. Hammer 7/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches STEP 1 = REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON • To protect painted parts, lay them on cardboard or a mat.
  • Page 6 STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 4) STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE • Attach the brush assembly with the red brush retainer Hold the right hitch tube against the right side of the to the left end of the brush shaft using two hex bolts sweeper so that the "76R"...
  • Page 7 STEP 9 STEP 10b: (SEE FIGURE Use the mark along the side of this page to measure if the tractor hitch is 10" or more above the ground, the height of the tractor hitch. The mark is 10" from assemble the hitch brackets as shown in figure 10. 10"...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY OF HOPPER BAG STEP 13: (SEE FIGURE • Unfold the hopper bag, reverse the fold of the mesh wind screen and then lay the bag out fiat with the wind screen on top. STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 10) • insert the ends of the assembled upper hopper tubes •...
  • Page 9 STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 13) STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE insert the bag frame strap into the stitched sleeve at Fold the bag flaps around the lower hopper tubes and the front edge of the bag bottom. attach to the bag bottom using the snaps. BAG FRAME STRAP STITCHED SLEEVE...
  • Page 10 STEP 21" (SEE FIGURE STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 17) • Secure the rope to the center of the upper rear • Slide the end of the pivot rod through the upper hopper tube. hopper tube. Place a bag arm tube onto the rod. Slide the rod through the stitched sleeve at the front edge of the wind screen, and then place another bag arm tube onto the rod.
  • Page 11 ATTACHING SWEEPER HITCH TO TRACTOR BRUSH HEIGHT ADJUSTED • Place the tractor and sweeper on a flat level surface. APPROXIMATELY MID:WAY Set the sweeper height adjustment handle to about the middle of its adjustment range. Attach the sweeper hitch to the tractor hitch, arranging the 3/4"...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR SWEEPER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PIVOT ROD HANDLE ¢-_,, BAG ARM TUBE WINDSCREEN HOPPER ROPE HITCH BRACKETS HOPPER BAG WiNG KNOB Hopper Bag Collects grass clippings, leaves and debris. Hopper Rope Permits dumping of hopper bag from driver's seat. Windscreen Helps prevent collected material from being blown out of hopper bag.
  • Page 13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check for worn or damaged parts Clean, !nspect &!ubr!cate whee! bearings Clean Sweeper ..
  • Page 14 BRUSH REPLACEMENT GEAR AND PAWL SERVICE IMPORTANT: Do not remove both wheels at the same NOTE: Brush replacement should be done one brush at a time. time to avoid mixing of parts. (The R.H. and L.H. pinion gears are not interchangeable.) Make notes on the •...
  • Page 16 486.242223 42" HiGH SPEED LAWNSWEEPER To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.com 28 27 _®_ ® _1819...
  • Page 17 486.242223 42" HiGH SPEED LAWNSWEEPER To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.com ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 67105 Housing Assembly 43182 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. 68202 Height Adjustment Tube Ass'y. 47810 Nut, Nylock 5/16-18 Thread 46776...
  • Page 20 To order replacement parts, call Sears Parts Direct 1-800-252-1698 or go to www.searspartsdirect.com...

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