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Owner's Manual
42-nnch Universal
Tow Behind
POWER MOWER
Model No. 486.243292
CAUTION:
Before
using this product,
read
this manual
and follow all
Safety
Rules and
Operating
Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
IMPORTANT
- READ
THIS
FIRST!!!
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Please Call 217-728-8388
Mon.-Fri.
7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX 217-728-2032
or e-mail info@agri-fab.com
Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 48839 (3/03)
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- Page 1 7 am - 5 pm CST. FAX 217-728-2032 or e-mail info@agri-fab.com Missing parts will be sent UPS in 24 hours directly to your home. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 48839 (3/03)
- Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut.
- Page 4 III. CHILDREN Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to means CAUTION!!! BECOME the presence of children. Children are often attracted to ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS the machine and the mowing activity.
- Page 5 Please read and keep this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Power internal combustion engine and should WARNING: This unit is equipped with an Mower propedy. Always observe the "Safety Rules." not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered or grass-covered land...
- Page 6 REMOVING UNIT FROM CRATE • Assemble a 3/8 Flat Washer onto a 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 • Remove top boards. • Remove two Bolts from front of crate which hold Hex Bolt. shipping anchors. • Insert Bolt and Washer through slot of Rear •...
- Page 7 ON/OFF SWITCH 1/4" RING NUT RING NUT L_X'-J _ %' _ .,/t I " © #10 SELF BOLT 318 X 24/2 TAPPING SCREW SWITCH 3/5 FLAT WASHER "_ MOUNTING BRACKET 318 CABLE CLIP (3) _f_ CLUTCH CABLE 1/2 CABLE CLiP REAR QUADRANT //7' CABLE...
- Page 8 INSTALL OPERATOR PRESENCE SEAT TO OPERATOR PRESENCE SEAT TRACTOR CABLE GUIDE Your Mower is equipped with and Operator Presence Seat to provide for your safety. The Operator Presence Seat must be installed on the seat of the tow vehicle and must be plugged in to the Wire Harness of the Mower for proper operation of this unit.
- Page 9 KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future reference, THROTTLE CONTROL HEIGHT RECOIL START ADJUSTMENT STRAP...
- Page 10 The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 11 MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • To adjust the mower cutting height remove hair cotter pin from clevis pin in the height adjustment strap. (See Fig. 4) CAUTION: • Apply down pressure to height adjustment lift lever. Shut off mower engine and remove spark •...
- Page 12 TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Shut off mower engine and remove spark This tow behind mower has been designed to run offset plug wire from spark plug before making from the center of the tow vehicle to give additional any adjustments to mower.
- Page 13 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE MOWING PROCEDURES Fill engine with oil (See engine manual for proper CAUTION: procedure and requirements) Tragic accidents can occur if the Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean operator is not alert to the presence unleaded gasoline. (See tractor manual for safe children.
- Page 14 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, end check blades and The warranty on this Vehicle does not cover items that belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
- Page 15 CLEANING THE MOWER • When grinding, take care to maintain blade balance. Check blade for proper balance before reinstalling to mower. • To check and balance blade use a balancing machine or, fixture as shown in figure 8. File mate- rial off heavier end of blade until it is balanced.
- Page 16 REPAIR PARTS CHECKING DRIVE TENSION Your rotary mower has been produced with components • Remove V-belt cover from right side of unit. • Place Blade Control Lever in the"ENGAGED" designed for your unit. Although standard V-belts, bearings, blades pulleys etc. may look like the parts position.
- Page 17 INNER NUT iGHTEN OUTER NUT IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY ,BOLT BELT GUIDE BELT GUIDE TENSION BOLT (LARGE) SPRING BRAKE 5-3/8 SPINDLE 5-5/8 FIG. 9...
- Page 18 Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end ENGINE OIL of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil with engine shut off but still warm, Replace old oil with new engine oil. (See engine manual) MOWER CYLINDER When the mower is to be stored for a period of time,...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243292 _101...
- Page 21 42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243292 Item Qty. Item Qty. Part No. Description Req. Part No. Description Req. HA23834 Mower Deck Pan ........HA23526 Hitch Tube ..........HA23598 Rod- Deflector Mounting ......48840 Self Tapping Screw ........HA23343 Pulley ............
- Page 22 42" TOW BEHIND MOWER - MODEL NO. 486.243292 Item Qty. Part No. Description Req. HA124634 Nut, 9/16-18 ......HA120898 Washer, 9/16" Lock ....1 HA23343 Pulley ........HA23243 Jackshaft ........HA23244 Spacer ........HA23242 Housing & Bearing Assembly... HA23245 Blade Adapter ......HA23516 Mower Blade ......
- Page 23 --_,lll[....SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE ..... A POWER POLE .... A CORNER OF A BUILDING i _'""... ! "*'°'''O.o..OR A FENCE POST _" "'"'..., *" C ,01= ,,,, CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND TOW BEHIND MOWER ON A SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES.
- Page 24 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repa r, ca for the ocat on of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night www.sears.com For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals...