Craftsman 48624209 Owner’s Manual

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

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

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

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

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)

CARTON CONTENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(t)

(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

5/16" x 2-1/4" HEX BOLT

5/16" HEXLOCK NUT

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