Craftsman 486240383 Owner’s Manual
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Model No.
486.240383
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
38" HiGH PERFORMANCE
CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER
• Assembly
= Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.SA.
PRINTED IN U.S,A,
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety precautions are suggested. This
lawn sweeper' is designed, engineered and tested to
offer reasonably safe and effective service,
provided it is operated in strict accordance with these
instructions_ Failure to do so may result in personal
injury. Always observe the rules for safe operation.
1, Do not allow anyone to operate the sweeper
without proper' instructions°
2. Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
3. Do not push or tow sweeper too close to a fire,
because the hopper and brush wilt burn°
4, Do not attempt to remove wire or string
wrapped around brush while brush is rotating.
Your lawnsweeper carton and inner pack parts
carton contains parts as shown in the figure below.
The hardware package contains two separate
packages, see figures 1 and 2 on page 3. Identify
all parts and layout as shown in the figure b'elow and
figures 1 and 2.
CARTON CONTENTS
Loose Parts in Carton
1. Sweeper Housing Assembly
2. Brace Rod
3. Bag Retainer strap
4 Bag Frame Strap
5, Bag Pivot Rod (1) 3/8" Dia
6 Bag Support Rods (2) 3/16" Dia
7 Upper Hopper Tube, Right Hand
5, Operate sweeper at reduced speed on rough
terrain, in ditches, and on hillsides to prevent
tipping and loss of control. Stay alert for holes
or' other hidden hazards,
6_ This sweeper is not meant for street or highway
use. Watch for traffic when sweeping near
roadways,
7. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
8o Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object and damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment.
9. Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in
this manual,
8, Upper Hopper Tube, Left Hand
9. Lower Hopper Tube, Right Hand
10, Lower Hopper Tube, Left Hand
11_ Hopper Bag
12, Wind Screen
PARTS IN INNER PACK CARTON:
13 Rope
14 Height Adjustment Strap
t5 Hitch Bar
16 Hitch Bracket
17 Hitch Pin Bracket
18 Hopper Mount Arms (2)
19 Hardware Package (Not Shown)
CARTON CONTENTS
15
7
9
6
3
1t
18
17
FIGURE 2
NOTE
DO NOT mix contents of hardware
packages.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (Figure 1).
Sweeper
A (1)
B (2)
C (1)
D (1)
E (1)
F (9)
L
G (3)
H (2)
I (2)
J (4)
K (1)
L (I)
M (2)
N (1)
O (1)
P (1)
Q (1)
R (1)
S (2)
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (Figure 2)
Hopper Bag Assembly
AA (6) Truss Slotted Head Screws
AB (4) Hopper Mounting Clamps
AC (6) Hex Lock Nut #i0-32 Thread
AD (2) Curved Head Bolts 1/4+20 x 1" Long
AE (4) Hex Lock Nuts 1/4+20 Thread
AF (4) Hex Bolts 5/16-t8 x 3/4" Long
AG (4) Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
AH (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x lq/4" Long
AJ (2) Bag Retainer Clevises
AK (2) Cotter Pins 1/8 x 3/4" Long
AL (2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4" Long
AM (2) Hex Lock Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
114'" x
t-1t4" #10 x 5f8
Housing Assembly
Hitch Pin
Spacers 1" Diao x 3/4" Long
Cotter Pin t/8" x 3/4" Long
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" Long
Fiat Washer 17/32" x 1-1/2" x 1/8"
Hex Lock Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1" Long
Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4" Long
Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1-I/4" Long
Flat Washers 3/8" Std.
Hitch Pin Spring
Hand Knob
Carriage Bolt 5/t6-18 x 314" Long
Spacer 13/32" I.Do x 5/8" OrD. X 3116"
Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thread
Grip
Lock Washer 5t16" ID
Carriage Bolt 3/8"-16 x 1" Long
Flat Washers 5/16" Std
#t0-32 x 5/8"
+--'G
318" x 314-
318- x 1-
318"' x 1-114"
318'° STD,
FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
17132" x 1..1/2"
3
CARRIAGE
1_ 5116" x 3f4"'
318" x t" _ 5/16" x 314"
c_(o
_ 5/16"'
HEX
LOCK
NUT
114"' x 1" 51t6" LOCK
#10-32 CURVED
5f16"' STD,
P
5116"" LOCK
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SWEEPER
TOOLS REQUIRED
(1)
Adjustable Wrench
(1)
3/8" Open End or Box Wrench
(1)
7/16" Open End or Box Wrench
(1)
1/2" Open End or Box Wrench
(1)
9/16" Open End or Box Wrench
Standard Screwdriver
(1)
Pair of Pliers
(1)
Right Hand (RHo) and left hand (L.H.)
are determined from operator's
position while seated on tractor.
HOUSING
NOTE
HITCH BRACKET
POSITION SEE
GROUP "B '°
PAGE 10
;23._------ POSITION SEE
,/_ GROUPS "A"
_ PAGE 10
TOP VIEW
3/8" x 1-1/2"
HEX BOLT
(BACK HOLE}
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FRONT HOLE)
HITCH BRACKET
Refer to carton contents figure on page 2 and figure
1 on page 3 for parts and hardware needed to
assemble sweeper housing,
1o Assemble the hitch bar too the sweeper
housing; place hitch bar under sweeper
housing as shown in figure 3,
2. Secure hitch bar with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
and 3/8" lock nuts, See figure 3. Do not tighten
at this time.
3/8" HEX LOCK NUT
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3/8" x 1" HEX BOLTS
BAR ._ ',
SWEEPER HOUSING
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FIGURE 4
BOTTOM VIEW
HITCH
FIGURE 5
3/8"'
LOCK NUTS
HITCH
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
BRACE ROD
NOTE
FIGURE 3
NOTE
Before assembling the hitch bracket
or hitch pin bracket to the hitch bar
refer to figures 4, 7 and page 10 to
determine which position is required
for your Sears riding mower or tractor.
3 Assemble the hitch bracket to hitch bar with one
3/8" x 1" hex bolt (in the front hole) and 3/8"
hex lock nut. Do not tighten at this time. See
figure 4,
4. Assemble the hitch bracket with one 3/8" x
1-1/2" hex bolt (in the back hole), large ftat
washer and 3/8" hex lock nut. (Do not tighten
at this time). See figures 4 and 5.
Cut, the plastic tie down holding
height adjustment lever.
5_,
Assemble the two bag mount arms and top
ends of brace rod. See figure 6, Assemble the
top hole in arms to sweeper housing using two
3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts and 3/8" lock nut& The
notched side of mount arms face upward and
mount on the inside of housing. See figure 6,
Assemble the brace rod under hitch bar and
large washer in back hole of hitch bracket, then
assemble brace rod ends to bottom holes in
arms and sweeper housing, using two 3/8" x
1-1/4" bolts, 3/8" flat washers and 3/8" hex
lock nuts, See figures 5 and 6 Do not tighten
as this time.
4
NOTCH
BAGMOUNT
3/8" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
318"HEXLOCKNU1
'3/8" x 1-1!4"
HEX BOI_T
3f8" FLAT
3/8" HEXLOCK NLJT
BRACE
ROD END
FIGURE 6
6, Pull brace rod up tight under large flat washer
and hold while tightening the two bottom bag
mount arm bolts assembled in step 5. NOW
TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS ASSEMBLED IN STEPS 2,
3, 4 and 5o
7. Assemble the hitch pin, spring and 3/8"
flatwasher to the hitch pin bracket with one
1/8" x 3/4" cotter pin, See figure 7,
8, Assemble the hitch pin bracket and two 1" dia
x 3/4" long spacers to hitch bar with one 3/8"
x 1" carriage bolt and 3/8" hex lock nut,, See
figure 7, See page t0 for adjustment before con-
necting lawnsweeper to your Sears riding
mower or tractor_
9_
Assemble the height adjustment strap (hole end)
to the sweeper housing. See figure 8. Place
5/16" x 3/4" carriage bolt through the square
hole in right hand side of sweeper housing, Next
place 3/8" flat washer next to housing, then
spacer into large hole on strap and over end of
carriage bolt. Secure with 5/16" flat washer,
5/16" lock washer and 5/16" hex nut. See figure
8.
5_16" x 314"
LARGE HOLE IN STRAP
5/16" LOCK WASHER
5/t6" HEX NUT.
_'_3!B" FLAT WASHER
SWEEPER HOUSING
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5/16"' FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 8
10
Assemble other end of height adjustment strap
to height adjustment handle., See figure 9_ Place
slot on strap in line with square hole in height
adjustment handle,, Secure strap with 5/16" x
3/4" carriage bolt, 5/16" flat washer and hand
knob° See figure 9o NOTE: Lightly coat slot with
grease for ease of adjustment,
BOLT "
111111
I"' DIA, x 3t4"
FIGURE 7
(2) SPACER
1t8" x 3t4"
PIN
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP
_RIP
\
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
\
5/16" x 314"
CARRIAGE BOLT
5/16" FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 9
11. Assemble the grip, with finger knobs as shown,
to the height adjustment handle. See figure 9.
5
HANDLE
HAND KNOB
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