Assembly - Craftsman 486.24489 Operator's Manual

tOOlS rEQuIrED FOr aSSEMBly
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
StEP 1: (SEE FIGurE 1)
• Verify that all parts and all fasteners on page 2 are
included in the carton and parts bag. Refer to page 2
to identify fasteners used in the following instructions.
• Place the latch lock lever through the slot in the
tongue. Assemble the hex bolt (D) through the
tongue, the lever, and two hex nuts (H) placed on
each side of the lever. Assemble the hex nut (G) onto
the end of the hex bolt (D) and tighten so that the
hex bolt (D) can still rotate freely. tighten the two
hex nuts (H) against each side of the lever so that the
lever is centered in the slot.
(D)
FIGurE 1

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(H)
(G)
StEP 2: (SEE FIGurE 2)
Hook the short end of the spring (M) into the hole in
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the latch lock lever. Use the spring puller tool (O) to
hook the long end of the spring into the square hole
in the tongue. The spring puller tool can be stored
when finished.
FIGurE 2
StEP 3: (SEE FIGurE 3)
• Assemble the hitch bracket to the tongue using two
hex bolts (C) and hex nuts (I). tighten.
• Assemble the hitch pin (L) through the tongue and
hitch bracket and secure it with the hair cotter pin (J).
(C)
FIGurE 3
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(M)
(O)
(L)
(I)
(J)