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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN°
32" HIGH PERFORMANCE
LAWNSWEEPER
Model No. 486.24209
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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Safety Rules ...................................................................... 2
FullSize Hardware Chart .................................................. 3
Carton Contents................................................................ 4
Sweeper Assembly Instructions ........................................ 5
HopperAssembly Instructions.......................................... 7
Know Your Sweeper ....................................................... 11
How To Use Your Sweeper ............................................. 11
Maintenance Schedule................................................... 12
Storage ........................................................................... 12
Service and Adjustments ................................................ 13
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 13
Repair Parts Illustration .................................................... 14
Repair Parts List .............................................................. 15
Parts Ordering/Service ..................................... Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Lawnsweeper is maintained and lubricatedaccording tothe operating
and maintenance instructisns inthe owner's manual, Sears will repair free ofcharge any defect in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure ts maintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and Lawnsweeper used for commercial or rental
purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
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 dghts which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA, 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.
1. 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.
2. Do not permit children to operate sweeper.
3. Do not permit anyone to ride sn sweeper.
4. 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.
5. Operate the sweeper at reduced speed on rough
terrain, near ditches and on hillsides to prevent loss
of control.
I,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!!
The model and serial numbers willbe found on a decal
attached to the lawnsweeper.
You should record both the sedal number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
6. 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.
7. Stop and inspect vehicle and sweeper for damage
after striking an object. Repair any damage before
continuing operation.
8. Keep sweeper away from fire. Excessive heat can
damage the brushes and hopper bag and could
cause the bag and its contents to burn.
9. Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper
bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.
10. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.24209
2
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SHOWN FULL SIZE
A B
C _E F
:iEF. QTY.
A 2
B 2
C 2
D 2
E 2
F 2
G 4
H 1
I 2
J 4
K 2
L 8
M 4
N 4
O 4
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Lg,
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Lg.
Slotted Screw, #10-32 x 5/8" Lg.
Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
Hex Nut (Plain), 5/16"
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"
Hex Lock Nut, #10-32
REF. QTY.
P 2
Q 1
R 2
S 6
T 1
U 1
V 2
W 2
X 1
Y 2
Z 4
AA 1
BB 1
CC 1
CC
DESCRIPTION
Palnut, 3/8"
Flat Washer, 5/16" Standard
Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small)
Lock Washer, 5/16"
Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"
Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"
Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3/4"
Spacer Bushing,
Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
Hopper Mount Clamp
Grip
Knob, Plastic
Hitch Pin
3
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CARTON CONTENTS
1. Sweeper Housing Assembly
2. Bag Arm (2)
3. Hitch Tube, L.H.
4. Hitch Bracket (short)
5. Hitch Bracket (tall)
6. Height Adjustment Strap
7. Height Adjustment Handle
8. Hitch Tube, R.H.
9. Rope
10. Hopper Bag
11. Windscreen
12. Upper Hopper Tube, R.H.
13. Upper Hopper Tube, L.H.
14. Lower Hopper Tube, R.H.
15. Lower Hopper Tube, L.H.
16. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod
17. Hopper Support Rod (2)
18. Bag Retaining Strap
19. Bag Frame Strap
Hardware Package (See page 3)
19
2
1
3
CARTON CONTENTS
2
4
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(t)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove the sweeper, the loose parts and the hardware
package from the carton. Lay out the parts and hardware
as shown on pages 3 and 4.
Pliers
Screwdriver
Hammer
Adjustable Wrench
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open End orBox End Wrench
3/8" Open End or Box End Wrench
5/16" X 3"
HEX BOLT
16" LOCK
5/16" HEX
LOCK. NUT
ASSEMBLY OF SWEEPER
Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are deter-
mined from the operators position while seated on the
tractor.
• Cut off the plastic tie holding the height adjustment
tube in place. See figure 1.
Assemble the R.H. and L.H. hitch tubes to the sweeper
housing using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, two 5/16"
x 1" hex bolts, four 5/16" lock washers and four 5/16"
hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 1.
5/16" HEX NUT
5/16" LOCK
WASHER
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 2
If your tractor hitch has 8" to 10" ground clear-
ance, use the Instructions below to assemble the
sweeper hitch brackets. If your tractor hitch has
more than 10" ground clearance, go to figure 4 on
page 6.
Assemble the short hitch bracket on top and the tall
hitch bracket to the bottom of the hitch tubes as
shown in figure 3. Fasten with two 5/16" x 2-1/4" hex
bolts and 5/16" hex lock nuts. The bolts should straddle
the front cross bolt. Do not tighten yet.
At this time tighten the four bolts fastening the hitch
tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two
bolts fastening the ends of the hitch tubes together.
Finally, tighten the two bolts fastening the hitch
brackets to the hitch tubes.
• Assemblethe hitch pin, two 3/4" spacers andthe 1/8"
hairpin cotter to the hitch brackets. See figure 3.
HITCH TUBE (LH.)
5/16" x 1-3/4"
HEX BOLT
FIGURE 1
Place the spacer bushing into the hole in the height
adjustment strap. Place the strap with the bushing
between the hitch tubes, aligned with the rear hole.
Fasten the hitch tubes together, with the strap and
bushing between them, using two 5/16" x 3" hex bolts,
5/16" flat washers (smaller), 5/16" lock washers and
5/16" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten yet. See figure 2.
HITCH
(SHORT)
3/4" SPACER_
HITCH BRACKET _(
(TALL)
1/8" HAIRPIN
COTTER
FIGURE 3
5
5/16" x 2-1/4"
HEX BOLT
5/16" HEXLOCK NUT