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Owner's IVlanuai FRONT IVlodel Nos. 486.24611,486.24612 Fits 247 and 917 Series LT/GT Tractors CAUTION: Before using this product, manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears Brands Management www.craftsman.com PRINTED iN U.S.A. ® read this Corporation, Hoffman Estates,...
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Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty is void if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
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Qty. Description 43350 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 44072 Whizlock Nut, 3/8" R19171616 Washer, 1/2"x 1" 44742 Plug (486.24611 Bumper) 47674 Plug (486.24612 Bumper) 48106 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .9" 47856 Lag Screw, 5/16 x 3/4" 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"...
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STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3) Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.) Remove the browning shield as shown. STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 4) Place plug on a work bench or solid table and push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for all plugs. STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5) Insert a carriage bolt into the second mounting hole...
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Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 44072 Whizlock Nut, 3/8" 43003 Lock Washer, 3/8" 44742 Plug (486.24611 Bumper) 47674 Plug (486.25612 Bumper) Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE REPLACE FRONT SCREWS...
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STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3) Remove tractor hood. (Refer to tractor manual.) Remove an (LT) Lawn Tractor heat shield like the one shown. Remove a (GT) Garden Tractor heat shield like the one shown only if you need access to inside of tractor frame during step 5.
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STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5) Remove any bolts present in front mounting holes in side of tractor frame. If bolt will not screw out of hole, check if a nut is present on bolt on inside of frame. On GT tractors, if access to nut is blocked by a front mounted muffler, slide muffler down exhaust tubes to rest on top of browning shield.
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Description 43350 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 44072 Whizlock Nut, 3/8" R19171616 Washer, 1/2"x 1" 44742 Plug (486.24611 Bumper) 47674 Plug (486.24612 Bumper) 48106 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .9" 47856 Lag Screw, 5/16 x 3/4" 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"...
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STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 3) Place plug on a work bench or solid table and push end of bumper down onto plug. Repeat for all plugs. STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 4) Assemble a 0.9 x 3/8" shoulder bolt and 3/8" whizlock nut to each side of the tractor frame.
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Description 43350 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" 44072 Whizlock Nut, 3/8" R19171616 Washer, 1/2"x 1" 44742 Plug (486.24611 Bumper) 47674 Plug (486.24612 Bumper) 48106 Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 x .9" 47856 Lag Screw, 5/16 x 3/4" 43001 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"...
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STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 4) Assemble a 3/8 × 1" hex bolt and 3/8" whizlock nut to tractor frame and middle slot of the bumper. Tighten and then loosen nut one half turn. Repeat for other side of bumper. STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 5) Assemble a 5/16 x 3/4"...
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