Craftsman 486241322 Owner’s Manual

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

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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)

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"

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

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 4

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

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 "_'_

SWEEPERHOUS,NGHOLEjJ,$

BRACE ROD_

HITCH -= --________t

3/8" HEX LOCK NUTS _ =

FIGURE 3

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