Assembly - Craftsman 486.25012 Operator's Manual

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After
assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel
and engine oil recommendations.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(2) 3/4" Wrenches (only if figure 12 on page 12 is used)
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTONS
•
Remove the hardware packs and all loose parts from
the cartons.
•
Lay out and identify parts shown in carton contents.
•
Lay out and identify parts in the hardware packs.
Keep contents of each hardware package separate.
CART ASSEMBLY
• Assemble latch lock lever to rear tongue using 5/16"
x 4" hex bolt and 5/16" nylock nut. Tighten nut until
snug against side of rear tongue. See figure 1A.
•
Attach the spring to the hole in the latch lock lever
and the hole in the tongue. See figure 1B.
LATCH
LOCK
LEVER
5/16" x 4"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 1

ASSEMBLY

A
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
WELDED PLATE
B
SPRING
9
•
Attach the hitch bracket to the front tongue using two
3/8" x 1" bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 2.
•
Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue
using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts.
See figure 2.
•
Install the hitch pin and the hair cotter pin in the hitch
bracket and front tongue. See figure 2.
3/8" x 3"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 2
•
Assemble the rear tongue to the wheel support by
sliding the axle through the holes in the tongue and
wheel support as shown in figure 3.
FIGURE 3
HITCH PIN
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
HOLE FOR AXLE