Craftsman 48624212 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

I CRRFTSHAN I

46" LAWNSWEEPER

FOR SWEEPER/DETHATCHER COMBO Model No. 486.24212

CAUTION:

Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and

Operating Instructions.

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST!!!

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. 48825 (1/03)

Safety Rules ...................................................................... 2

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

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

Sweeper Assembly Instructions ........................................ 5

Hopper Assembly Instructions .......................................... 7

Operation ........................................................................ 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 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 free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

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 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/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.

• 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.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!!

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

• 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.

The model and serial numbers wilt be found on a decal attached to the lawnsweeper.

You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep ina safe place for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

486.24212

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DESCRIPTION REF. QTY.

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. Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg.

Curved Hd. Bolt, 5/16" x 1-5/8" Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Lg. Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"

Hex Lock Nut, 3/8" Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"

Hex Nut (Plain), 5/16" Hex Nut (SEMS), 5/16"

Palnut, 3/8" Lock Washer, 5/16" Flat Washer, 1/2" Flat Washer, 5/16" Standard

Flat Washer, 5/16" (Small)

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1 1

1 6 2 2

2 Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-3/4"

1 Spacer Bushing, 2 Hitch Spacer, 3/4" 4 Hopper Mount Clamp 2 Vinyl Cap 3 Plastic Plug

1 Grip

1 Knob, Plastic

1 Hitch Pin

1 Spring

1 Angle Bracket

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DESCRIPTION

Bowed Washer Washer, Tooth Lock 5/16"

Cotter Pin, 1/8" x 3/4" Hairpin Cotter, 1/8"

Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 1/2"

Clevis Pin, 1/4" x 1-1/8"

CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

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

11. Hopper Bag

12. Upper Hopper Tube, R.H.

13. Upper Hopper Tube, L.H.

14. Rear Hopper Tube

15. Lower Hopper Side Tube (2)

16. Hopper Bag Pivot Rod

17. Hopper Support Rod (2)

18. Bag Frame Strap

CARTON CONTENTS

REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON

• Remove the sweeper, the loose parts and the hardware

package from the carton. Lay out the parts and hard- ware as shown on pages 3 and 4.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

Pliers Screwdriver Hammer

Adjustable Wrench 9/16" Open End or Box End Wrench

1/2" Open End or Box End Wrench

3/8" Open End or Box End Wrench

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.

• Assemble the angle bracket to the sweeper hous- ing using a 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolt and a 5/16" hex

lock nut. Make sure the bracket is turned as shown and aligned straight with the housing and then

tighten. See figure 1.

• Assemble the R.H. hitch tube to the sweeper housing using two 5/16" x 1-3/4" carriage bolts,

5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex nuts. Do not tighten yet. Repeat for the L.H. hitch tube. See

figure 1.

5/16" HEX

LOCKNUT

5/16" HEX NUT

5/16" WASHER _

5/16" x 1-3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT

ANGLE BRACKET

HEXBOLT

• Assemble the hitch pin bracket, the spring and the 1/2" flat washer onto the hitch pin. Secure them onto

the hitch pin with a 1/8" x 3/4" cotter pin placed into the middle hole in the hitch pin. Spread ends of cotter

pin around hitch pin. See figure 3.

• Assemble the 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.

3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLT'_'_

1/8" x 3/4"

/"'---3/8"HEXLOCKNUT

HITCH PIN

FIGURE 3

If your tractor hitch has 10" to 13" ground clearance refer to the instructions for figure 4. If your tractor hitch has less than 10" ground clearance, refer to the instructions for figure 5.

HITCH BRACKET

(STRAIGHT)

HITCH PIN BRACKET

MIDDLE HOLE

FIGURE 1

Assemble the transport hook (located in the dethatcher carton) onto the L.H. hitch tube. See figure 2. Fasten the hitch tubes together using two 5/16" x

3" hex bolts, 5/16" small flat washers, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16" hex lock nuts. Do not tighten

yet. See figure 2.

TRANSPORTHOOK

_rom d_h_cherca_on)

_16"HEX

LOCKNUT

_16"LOCK

_A----'_WASHER

_16"x3"

HEXBOLT

_16"SMALL

FLAT WASHER

• Place the bent hitch bracket on top of the hitch tubes

and place the straight hitch bracket with hitch pin 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 time tighten 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.

• Assemble the two 3/4" spacers onto the hitch pin and

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

............ 5/15"x2-1/4"

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HITCH .----""'__

BRACKET

3/4,,SFACERSf H,TCHORACKET

(STRAIGHT)

HITCH PIN ..,..,._.._ _,_,_

BRACKET _ "_-_

5/16" HEX LOCK NUTS

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 4

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