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CRAF r. MAN®
FRONT SCOOP TRACTOR ATTACHMENT
Model No. 486.248474
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.
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 42086
(02/02/09)
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 486.248474
- Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 42086 (02/02/09)
- Page 2 WARRANTY ..............MAINTENANCE ............SAFETY RULES .............. TROUBLESHOOTING ........... FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ........REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ........CARTON CONTENTS ............. REPAIR PARTS LIST ............. ASSEMBLY ..............SLOPE GUIDE .............. OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......Back Page ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Front Scoop Tractor Attachment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
- Page 3 Your safety is involved. Attention!! Become These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available. If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. WHEEL WEIGHT...
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- Page 5 PARTS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE [ViM PARTS BAG CONTENTS Not all parts will be needed for fit-up to any one tractor. Discard unneeded parts after assembly is finished. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/8" x 1-1/2" Nylock Nut, #10-32 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 1-3/4" Spacer, 5/8"...
- Page 6 15.LiftHandle Tube 8. Right(Short) SidePlate 1. Bucket A ssembly 2. PinStopBracket 9. Left(Short) SidePlate 16.Dump Control P in 3. LiftFrame Assembly 10.Dump Control R od 17.Dump PivotBracket 11.LiftStrap Assembly ( 2) 18.Dump Handle Tube Extension 4. LiftBracket Assembly 19.LiftHandle TubeExtension 12.
- Page 7 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Standard Screwdriver 5/16" WASHERS (EE) 15/16" Wrenches (one should be box-end) 3/4" Wrenches 9/16" Wrenches 1/2" Wrenches 7/16" Wrenches 3/8" Wrench ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED Ruler or Tape Measure Grease REMOVE PARTS FROM CARTON 5/16" NYLOCK • Remove the hardware pack and all loose parts from NUT (T) 3/8"...
- Page 8 STEP4: 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"...
- Page 9 STEP7: 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 Install the long compression spring (OO) and then the anchor assembly and install the tilt bracket assembly to the arm using a 1/2"...
- Page 10 STEP 9: iNSTALL DUMP PIVOT BRACKET STEP 11 : INSTALL TILT STOP BRACKETS (SEE FIGURE 8) (SEE FIGURE 10) • Install a tilt stop bracket (QQ) to each side of the • Install a 1/8" x 1-1/2" cotter pin (CC) to the inside hole in the shaft shown in figure 8, and then install a 1"...
- Page 11 STEP 13: INSTALL LIFT HANDLETUBE EXTENSION STEP 15: iNSTALL DUMP HANDLETUBE (SEE FIGURE 12) (SEE FIGURE 14) Install the lift handle tube extension on the lift handle • Install the dump handle tube to the dump pivot bracket assembly using three 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts (G) and tube using a 1/4"...
- Page 12 STEP 17: INSTALL DUMP CONTROL PiN STEP 18: INSTALL HOSE CLiP AND SPACER (SEE FIGURE 16) (SEE FIGURE 17) Secure the dump cable to the back of the bucket install a small 1/2" washer (GG) and then the short compression spring (NN) onto the dump control pin. using a hose clip (RR), a #10 x 5/8"...
- Page 13 STEP 21: iNSTALL FRAME BRACE LAWN TRACTORS AND GARDEN TRACTORS (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"...
- Page 14 LAWN TRACTORS WiTH DUAL SUSPENSION GARDEN TRACTORS WiTH DUAL BRACKETS SUSPENSION BRACKETS STEP 22: iNSTALL SIDE PLATES STEP 24: iNSTALL SIDE PLATES (SEE FIGURE 21) (SEE FIGURE 23) • Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on • Remove any bolts present in the mounting holes on the left side of the tractor frame.
- Page 15 STEP 26: ADJUSTTILT AND PIN STOP BRACKETS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRACTORS (SEE FIGURE 25) • Lower the scoop assembly onto a smooth level surface. STEP 25: MOUNT SCOOPTOTRACTOR For normal use, let the bottom of the bucket rest flat on (SEE FIGURE 24) the ground.
- Page 16 STEP 27: ADJUST LIFT STRAPS STEP 29: ADJUST STOP BOLT (SEE FIGURE 26) (SEE FIGURE 28) 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...
- Page 17 KNOWYOUR 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.
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __/_,_y Fill in dates as you '/" complete regular service. !,,,i_,_7_zC,_z_/" 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.
- Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Scoop won't lock into 1. Index rod is jamming. 1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the lift bracket, where the index rod slides raised/transport position. 2. Frame is hitting tilt stop 2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as brackets.
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248474 31 3! I 26 5245 59 6...
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.248474 PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1509-69 43093 Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" (Grade 5) 726-0178 Cable Tie 710-0865 Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1" (Grade 5) 49265 Lift Handle Extension R19212016 Flat Washer, 5/8"x 1-1/4"...
- Page 22 NOTES...
- Page 23 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENT FOLD ALONG LINE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate &...
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