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Operator's Manual
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
Model No. 486.248476
CAUTION:
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this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
STOP
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
FORM NO. 40344 (03/19/15)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1-866-576-8388 Model No. 486.248476 CAUTION: • Safety Before using this product, read • Assembly this manual and follow all Safety • Operation Rules and Operating Instructions.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ASSEMBLY ..............7 SLOPE GUIDE .............. 23 OPERATION ..............17 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......Back Page WARRANTY 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 fi nishes or product labels. -
Page 3: Safety Rules
Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved. ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-888-331-4569 to find out if they are available. If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-888-331-4569. WHEEL WEIGHT TIRE CHAINS... -
Page 4: Full Size Hardware Chart
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART... - Page 5 PARTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE PARTS BAG CONTENTS Not all parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor. Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished. REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 710-0367 Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" 47171 Nylock Nut, #10-32 R74780828 Hex Bolt 1/2"...
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Page 6: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 64962 Bucket Assembly ----- Lift Strap Assembly 25335 Pin Stop Bracket ----- Tilt Bracket Assembly 64963 Lift Frame Assembly 49271 Dump Handle Tube ----- Lift Bracket Assembly 49264 Lift Handle Tube 66258 Tilt Anchor Assembly 49268 Dump Control Pin 25562 Right (Long) Side Plate 64968 Dump Pivot Bracket 25563... -
Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 5/16" x 1" HEX BO L T (F) Standard Screwdriver 5/16" WASHERS (EE) (2) 15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end) 3/4" Wrenches PIN S T O P 9/16" Wrenches BR A CKE T 1/2" Wrenches 7/16" Wrenches 3/8" Wrench B UCKE T ASSEMB L Y ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED Ruler or Tape Measure... - Page 8 STEP 4: INSTALL LIFT BRACKET ASSEMBLY STEP 6: INSTALL LIFT STRAP ASSEMBLIES (SEE FIGURE 3) (SEE FIGURE 5) • Loosen the bolts and nuts on the lift strap • Assemble the lift bracket assembly to the lift frame assemblies 1/4 turn or until the straps will slide back assembly using two 5/8" washers (II) and 1/8" x 1-1/4" and forth. You will retighten them later in step 26. cotter pins (BB).
- Page 9 STEP 7: INSTALL EXTENSION SPRING STEP 8: INSTALL STOP BRACKET BOLT (SEE FIGURE 6) (SEE FIGURE 7A) • Lightly apply grease to the end of the arm on the tilt For lift straps installed in front holes anchor assembly and install the tilt bracket assembly • Install the long compression spring (OO) and then the to the arm using a 1/2" x 1" hex bolt (C) and 1/2" hex two 5/8" spacers (X) onto the 5/16" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (H). lock nut (N). Tighten then loosen the nut 1/4 turn, or Insert the bolt into the stop bracket and install two 5/16"...
- Page 10 STEP 9: INSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET STEP 11: INSTALL TILT STOP BRACKETS (SEE FIGURE 8) (SEE FIGURE 10) • Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (CC) to the inside hole • Install a tilt stop bracket (QQ) to each side of the in the shaft shown in figure 8, and then install a 1" 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 washer (LL) onto the shaft. Apply grease to the end of the shaft and install the dump pivot bracket assembly the nuts until step 28.
- Page 11 STEP 13: INSTALL LIFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION STEP 15: INSTALL DUMP HANDLE TUBE (SEE FIGURE 12) (SEE FIGURE 14) DUMP • Install the lift handle tube extension on the lift handle • Install the dump handle tube to the dump pivot bracket HANDLE tube using a 1/4" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (I) and 1/4" nylock assembly using three 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (G) and TUBE nut (U). 5/16" nylock nuts (S). 1/4" x 1-3/4" LIFT HANDLE HEX BOLT (I) LIFT HANDLE TUBE EXTENSION TUBE...
- Page 12 STEP 17: INSTALL DUMP CONTROL PIN STEP 18: INSTALL HOSE CLIP AND SPACER (SEE FIGURE 16) (SEE FIGURE 17) • Install a small 1/2" washer (GG) and then the short • Secure the dump cable to the back of the bucket using compression spring (NN) onto the dump control pin. a hose clip (RR), a #10 x 5/8" truss-head bolt (L) and Install the dump control pin into the pin stop bracket. a #10-32 nylock nut (W). Make sure the flat side of the pin faces to the front when finished. • Connect the hooked end of the dump cable into the #10-32 NYLOCK hole in the dump control pin. Install the threaded cable...
- Page 13 LAWN TRACTORS AND GARDEN TRACTORS STEP 21: INSTALL FRAME BRACE (SEE FIGURE 20) WITH SINGLE SUSPENSION BRACKETS • 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 STEP 20: INSTALL SIDE PLATES (JJ), 1/2" spacers (Y) and 1/2" nylock nuts (O). Install (SEE FIGURE 19) the brace in the bottom holes for Garden (GT) Tractors • Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on and the second from bottom holes for Lawn (LT) the left side of the tractor frame.
- Page 14 LAWN TRACTORS WITH DUAL SUSPENSION BRACKETS 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"...
- Page 15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS STEP 25: ADJUST TILT AND PIN STOP BRACKETS (SEE FIGURE 24) • Lower the scoop assembly onto a smooth level surface. STEP 24: MOUNT SCOOP TO TRACTOR For normal use, let the bottom of the bucket rest flat on (SEE FIGURE 23) the ground. For more aggressive scraping action, place • Align the scoop with the side plates on the front of the 1/4" shims under the rear of the bucket at each end. tractor. Lift the rear of the scoop and slide the notches in the scoop frame onto the bolts or pins in the tractor • Make sure the two smaller bolts in the tilt bracket side plates.
- Page 16 STEP 26: ADJUST LIFT STRAPS STEP 28: ADJUST STOP BOLT (SEE FIGURE 25) (SEE FIGURE 27) • Make sure the nuts and bolts in the lift straps are • Keep the scoop locked in the TRANSPORT position. loose enough to turn by hand. Stand beside the right Adjust the nuts on the stop bolt in or out until the side of the scoop and hold the lift handle as far dump control pin is centered in the slot of the tilt forward as it will go until you tighten one of the nuts bracket when the tilt bracket is pulled back against the in the lift straps.
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Page 17: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR FRONT END SCOOP • Always test to make sure your vehicle has adequate power and braking capabilities whenever hauling a Read this owner's manual and safety rules before substantial amount of weight in your front end scoop. operating your front end scoop. Use extra caution when operating on slopes. Compare the illustration below with your front end scoop to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their • For best handling and traction, distribute the weight of locations. -
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Service Dates Check for loose fasteners Cleaning Lubrication CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS LUBRICATION • Before each use make a thorough visual check of • Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism. the front end scoop for any bolts and nuts which may • Lightly oil the surface on the scoop bucket where the have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Scoop won't lock into 1. Index rod is jamming. 1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the raised/transport position. lift bracket, where the index rod slides 2. Frame is hitting tilt stop 2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as brackets. instructed on page 16. Scoop bucket won't lock into level 1. Dump control pin does not align 1. Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as position after dumping. -
Page 20: Repair Parts Illustration
PARTS REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248476 25 7... -
Page 21: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248476 REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1509-69 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" (Grade 5) 43601 Washer, 1.59" x 1.032" x 0.60" 726-0178 Cable Tie 43093 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" 49265 Lift Handle Extension 710-0865 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" (Grade 5) 49266 Oval Screw, 10-24 x 1-1/2"... - Page 22 NOTES...
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