Craftsman 48624211, 486242111 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

42" HIGH PERFORMANCE

LAWNSWEEPER

Model No. 486.24211

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CAUTION:
Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and

Operating Instructions.

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!

For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions
Please Call 217-728-8388

Mon.-Fri, 7 am - 5 pm CST.
FAX [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

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

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 46821 (REV. 8/01)

SafetyRules ...................................................................... 2

Full Size Hardware Chart .................................................. 3

Carton Contents ................................................................ 4

SweeperAssembly Instructions ........................................ 5

HopperAssembty Instructions .......................................... 7

Know Your Sweeper ....................................................... 11

How To UseYour Sweeper ............................................. 11

Maintenan_eSchedule... ................................................ 12

Storage ........................................................................... 12

Service and.Adjustments ..... ,;...................................... ...13

Trouble_' , : , 13

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Repair Pa_s Illustratton .................................................... 14

Repair PartsList ..... _........................................................ 15

Parts Ordering/Service ..................................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWNSWEEPER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Lawnsweeper ismaintainecl _n_ iubricated accordingto the operating

and maintenance instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears will repairfree ofcharge any defect in material orworkmanship.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain

the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and Lawnsweeper used for commercial or rental
purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS
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 wh Chvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, 1L 60179 _,_ . :

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the uS'_i;'_oes'n0t understand how to operate
the equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.

1, Read the vehicle and sweeper owners manuals and 6. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the

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 Childrento operate sweeper.

3. Do not pe:rmit aityone to ride on sweeper.

4. Never attach the hopper rope to any part of your
body or _[0thifig! Never hold onto the rope while

towing the sweeper! Attach the rope to the towing
vehicle ]Okeep 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.

AVAILABLE' BY CONTACTING THE NEARES_AR. S:SERVtCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

attachment of this _sweeper. Do not fillsweeper 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 strikingan 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 itscontents to burn.

9. Before storing the sweeper, always empty the hopper
bag to avoid spontaneous combustion.

10. Follow maintenance, a9d !ubricationinstructionsas
outlined in the mainter_anCe section'_f th:ismanual.

I& ook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--At'_en|i_ntt

The modeland serial numbers will be found on a decal
attached to the lawnsweeper.

You shouldrecordboth the serial numberand the date of

purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Become alertll Your safety is involved.

MODEL NUMBER: 486.24211
SERIAL NUMBER: • '_

DATE OF PURCHASE: .... ' ' '

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DESCRIPTION

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3" Lg.
Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" 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, 3/8-16 x 3/4" Lg.

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg.
Slotted Screw, #10-32 x 5/8" Lg.
Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" 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

Palnut, 3/8"

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DESCRIPTION

Flat Washer, 3/8"
Flat Washer, 5/16" Standard

Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small)
Lock Washer, 5/16"

Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"
Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 3/4"

Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"
Hairpin Cotter, 3/32"

Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2"
Spacer Bushing,

Hitch Spacer, 3/4"
Hopper Mount Clamp

Vinyl Cap
Grip

Knob, Plastic
Hitch Pin

Spring

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts inCarton)

1..Sweeper Housing Assembly

2. Bag Arm Tube (2)

3. Hitch Tube, L.H. (Left Hand)

4. Hitch Bracket

5. Hitch Bracket (Straight)

6. Hitch Pin Bracket

7. Height Adjustment Strap

8. Height Adjustment Handle

9. Hitch Tube, R.H. (Right Hand)

10. Rope

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11. Hopper Bag
t2. Windscreen

13. Upper Hopper Tube, R.H.

14. Upper Hopper Tube, L.H.

15. Lower Hopper Tube, R.H.
16, Lower Hopper Tube, L.H.

17. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod

18. Hopper Support Rod (2)

19. Bag Retaining Strap

20. Bag Frame Strap

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CARTON CONTENTS

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove the sweeper, the looseparts and the hardware

package fromth_'carton_ Layout the parts and hard-

ware as shown on pages 3 and 4.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)

(1)

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(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Pliers

Screwdriver
Hammer _ =,

Adjustable,W.rench
9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench
7/16" Qpen.End or Box En_l,Wrench

1/2" Open End or Box EndWrench

3/8" Open End or Box End Wrench

ASSEMBLY OF SWEEPER

Note: Right hand (R.H.) and left hanoi (L.H.) are deter-

mined from the operators position while seated on the

tractor.

• Cut off the plastictie holding the height adjustment tube
in place. See figure 1. _

• ',Assemble÷_ ihe Ilitchpin bmcket_,the spring and the
ii_3/8"flat washer ontothe hitch pin. Secure them onto

the hitchpin with a 1/8" x 3/4" cotter pin placed into
the middle hole in the hitchpin. Spread ends ofcotter
pin around hitch pin. See figure 3.

• Assemblethe hitch pin bracket to the straight hitch

bracket using a 3/8" x 1"carriage bolt and a 3/8" hex
lock nut. Align the brackets and tighten. See figure 3.

• Assemble the R.H, and L.H. hitch tubes to thesweeper
housing using four 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, 5/16" lock
washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. See

figure 1.

5/16"x 1-314"

HITCH TUBE (LH.) _L_/

FIGURE 1

Place the spacer bushing intothe hole in the height
adjustment strap. Place the strap withbushing between

the hitch tubes, aligned with the rear hole. Fasten the

hitch tubes together, with the strap and bushing be-
tween them, usingtwo 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.

3/8" x 1"CARRIAGE BOLT--_<_.,_.q,...HITCH__

BRACKET

(STRAIGHT)

1/8" x 3/4" COTTER PIN-"_

3/8" FLATWASHER_"/_

SPRING

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_..._.. HITCH PI

"_,................_BRACKET_

_"_- 3/8" HEX LOCK NUT

•MIDDLE HOLE

HITCHPIN

FIGURE 3

If your tractor hitch has 10" to 13" ground clearance
use the instructions below to assemble the sweeper
hitch brackets, if your tractor hitch has less than 10"

ground clearance, go to page 6.

Place the bent hitch bracket on top of the hitchtubes

and place the straighthitchbracket with hitchpin under-

neath the hitch tubes. Fasten together using a 5/16" x
2-1/2" hex bolt (front), a 5/16" x 2-1/4" hex bolt (rear)

and two 5/16" hex lock nuts as shown infigure 4. The
bolts should straddle the front hitch tube bolt. Do not

tighten yet.

At this timetighten the four bolts fastening the hitch
tubes to the sweeper housing. Next, tighten the two

bolts fastening the hitch tubes together. Finally, tighten
the two bolts fastening the hitch brackets to the hitch
tubes.

5116"x3"
HEX BOLT

FIGURE 2

5/16" HEX
LOCK NUT

• Assemble the two 3/4" spacers onto the hitch pinand

secure the pin with the 1/8" hairpin cotter, See figure 4.

5116" x 2-112"
HEX BOLT

1/6" HAIRPIN "_

COTTER

HITCH

BRACKET .._,-1

314" SPACERS"

5/16" x 2-114"
HEX BOLT

HITCH PIN
BRACKET

5/16" J-IEXLOCK NUTS

FIGURE 4