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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN+
32" LAWNSWEEPER
Model No. 486.241322
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!
• Parts
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. 48441 (REV. 5/02)
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SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 3
CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 4
OPERATION ............................................................ 11
MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 12
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 13
STORAG E ................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 13
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .......................... 14
REPAIR PARTS LIST .............................................. 15
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................. Back Page
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Lawnsweeper is maintained and lubricated according to the
operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or
workmanship free of charge, tf this Lawnsweeper is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to
maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-
MENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
• Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and
know how to operate your vehicle and sweeper
before using this sweeper attachment. Always
instruct other users before they operate the sweeper.
• Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
• Do not permit anyone to ride on sweeper.
• Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your
body or clothing! Never hold onto the rope while
towing the sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing
vehicle to keep it away from wheels and rotating
parts.
• Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough
terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss
of control.
• Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the
attachment of this sweeper. Do not fill sweeper to
maximum capacity without checking the capability of
the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the
sweeper attached. Stay off of steep slopes.
• Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage
after striking an object. Repair any damage before
continuing operation.
• Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can
damage the brushes and hopper bag and could
cause the bag and its contents to burn.
• Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper
bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
The model number and serial numbers will be found on
a decal attached to the sweeper housing.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.241322
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QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-1/2"
5 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 3/4"
1 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
3 Carriage Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
1 Truss Head Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
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6 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
3 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
1 Hex Nut, 5/16"
3 Washer, 5/16"
1 Lock Washer, 5/16"
1 Pivot Bushing
2 Hitch Spacer
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6 Hair Cotter Pin, 3/32"
1 Hair Cotter Pin, 1/8"
2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/8"
2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3"
2 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"
3 Plastic Plug, 1/4"
1 Grip
1 Knob, Plastic
1 Hitch Pin
1 Brace Rod Clip
1 Angle Bracket
2 Bag Retainer
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CARTON CONTENTS
1. Sweeper Housing Assembly
2. Hitch Tongue
3. Hitch Bracket
4. Brace Rod
5. Height Adjustment Strap
6. Height Adjustment Handle
7. Upper Hopper Tube (Rear)
8. Side Hopper Tubes (2)
9. Lower Hopper Tube, Right Hand
10. Lower Hopper Tube, Left Hand
11. Bag Support Rods (2)
12. Hopper Mount Arms (2)
13. Bag Frame Strap
14. Hopper Bag
15. Rope
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3
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)
(2)
(2)
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
• Remove the sweeper, the loose parts and the
Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are
determined from the operators position while seated
on the tractor.
Screwdriver
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench
hardware package from the carton. Lay out the
parts and hardware as shown on pages 3 and 4.
ASSEMBLY OF SWEEPER
• Remove the 5/16" hex nut, 5/16" lock washers and
5/16" flat washer from the two 5/16" x 1-3/4"
carriage bolts as shown in figure 1. Assemble the
hitch tongue to the sweeper, reusing the same two
carriage bolts, flat washers, lock washers and hex
nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
SWEEPER HOUSING
5/16" x 1-314" CARRIAGE BOLT
HITCH TONGUE
5116"
FLAT WASHER
FIGURE 1
5/16" LOCK WASHER
5/16" HEX NUT
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Attach the brace rod to the square hole in the
sweeper housing using two 5/16"x 3/4" carriage
bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" hex lock nuts.
Place bolts heads on inside of sweeper housing.
Do not tighten at this time. See figures 2 and 3.
Tighten (do not overtighten) the two hex nuts used
to secure the hitch tongue in figure 1, making sure
the brace rod is under the brace rod clip and pulled
back tight against the bolt. See figure 1,2 and 3.
Now tighten all other bolts assembled so far.
5/16"' HEX
LOCK
NUT
5/16" FLAT WASHER
5/16" x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT
BRACE ROD
SWEEPER HOUSING
FIGURE 2
NOTE: Before assembling the hitch bracket to the
hitch tongue, refer to figure 3 below and to page 10 to
determine which hitch position is required for your
towing vehicle.
Align the front holes in the hitch bracket and the
hitch tongue. Loosely assemble a 3/8" x 3/4" hex
bolt and a 3/8" hex lock nut as shown in figure 3.
Next, fasten the brace rod to the back hole in the
hitch bracket using the brace rod clip, a 3/8" x
1-1/2" hex bolt and a 3/8" hex lock nut. Do not
tighten at this time. See figure 3.
HITCH POSITION "'B'"
3/8"' x 3/4"
HEX BOLT
SEE PAGE 10
Remove the two 5/16" hex nuts, 5/16" lock washers
and 5/16" curved washers from the height adjust-
ment tube. Assemble the height adjustment handle
to the two curved head bolts in the height adjust-
ment tube. Slide the handle as far as possible in
the direction of the arrows in figure 4. Reassemble
the two 5/16" lock washers, 5/16" curved washers
and 5/16" hex nuts and tighten. See figure 4.
Assemble the grip onto the height adjustment
handle. See figure 4.
5116" HEX NUT
GRIP
_16"
WASHER
CURVED
WASHER
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
CURVED HEAD BO_
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TUBE
FIGURE 4
HEX BOLT =
3/8" x 1-1/2" _)
BRACE ROD CLIP - --F_L__,
BACK "_'_
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BRACE ROD_
HITCH -= --________t
3/8" HEX LOCK NUTS _ =
FIGURE 3